New additions!

[gixrj18]

Since I recently added on 60 sq. ft. to my orchid porch, I figured some new additions to the collection wouldn't hurt. The wonderful, coconut fragrance of Maxillaria tenuifolia, and the beautiful spots of Lc. Tropical Pointer 'Cheetah' were the perfect addition. I think I successfully crossed the Lc. Tropical Pointer 'Cheetah' with my C. nobilior. Hopefully, I can get the Cheetah's spots with a lip of the nobilior!

[shams]

Very nice Jasen! These are really pretty

[cb977]

Very nice choices, Jasen

I'd love a 'Cheetah'/nobilior hybrid!

[gixrj18]

I'll gladly reserve one for ya, Susanne.

[cb977]

Originally Posted by gixrj18

I'll gladly reserve one for ya, Susanne.

[kiki-do]

Very pretty choices. Can you take a pic of them altogether in your new section of your orchid porch?
Would love to see it. I know, I know, I'm pushy!

[Ross]

Originally Posted by kiki-do

Very pretty choices. Can you take a pic of them altogether in your new section of your orchid porch?
Would love to see it. I know, I know, I'm pushy!

I was thinking the same thing. I'd love to see a pic of the addition. I love looking at photos of people's grow areas.

[gixrj18]

Alright, I'm cavin' in to the peer pressure! I'm still putting on the finishing touches, but here's some pics: This is the outside , looking in through the porch door , shaded side of the "mount wall" , entering into new addition , sunny side of "mount wall" , The bloomers (pretend you didn't see the jawless Paph., it got pollinated this morning....I don't want to traumatize anyone!) , the plant bench (which is still under construction), and the intake fan with water screen, for a little added humidity. I'm still playing with this concept, I have a bigger water pump I'm going to try. I'm going to make another screen, and sandwich a couple misters between the two screens.

[gixrj18]

Also, C.nobilior is missing from the pics because it was already pollinated, and the flowers have wilted.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by gixrj18

I'm going to make another screen, and sandwich a couple misters between the two screens.

Jasen, why not try a spun stainless furnace filter and drip water over the surface? Something I was pondering myself. Shouldn't rot or mold. You can drill holes in outer frame at top, connect drip irrigation connectors in the holes and let it run. Just a thought.