Midweek blooms - Orchid Board

boytjie · #1 01-28-2009, 01:26 PM

These two have been opening steadily, seeming to thumb their noses at the 10"+ of snow coming down outside. Nice to get a bit of "sunshine" indoors, anyway. Both are the first blooms for me for these particular plants, which were bought as seedlings over a year ago. Thanks for looking!

1) Paphiopedilum delanatii - Bloom got a bit stained on the top from Safer Soap, trying to battle mealy bugs.
2) Phalaenopsis equestris - Tiny plant, leafspan is only five inches.

priz_m · #2 01-28-2009, 01:44 PM

Stephen they are beautiful!

very nice!

Leisurely · #3 01-28-2009, 10:59 PM

Both are beautiful Stephen but the Phal. equestris is a real cutie. You probably know this already but just in case you dont, leave the spike on the Phal. because they frequently make keikis.

boytjie · #4 01-28-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Leisurely

You probably know this already but just in case you dont, leave the spike on the Phal. because they frequently make keikis.

Yay, more 'chids, and for free!

Those are the best kind. I also have the alba form of equestris, which is just starting to bloom. Have to post some pics of that as well.

greenbean · #5 01-29-2009, 01:04 AM

Wow! Both are lovely, but that Phal is amazing. And that is an impressive first bloom! I gotta get me one of those!

billc · #6 01-29-2009, 07:48 AM

They're looking great. You are right about bringing sunshine inside. It's been brutally cold here in Newburgh, I can just imagine what it's like up by Syracuse.

Bill

Sandy4453 · #7 01-29-2009, 08:46 AM

So very pretty!!! Great growing!