Some new orchids in bloom

[camille1585]

I may not have a whole lot of time for Orchidboard these days (writing up my PhD thesis, it should be done by Christmas!), but it sure doesn't stop me from buying some new orchids!

I needed some more Twinkle in my life, so got a white Oncidium Twinkle. It smells heavenly! It's a 3 bulb plant, but still has 4 spikes.


Oncidium Twinkle by Camille, on Flickr

Since I already have a Howeara Lava Burst, I couldn't resist getting another Howeara; Howeara Chian-Tzy Lovely


Howeara Chian-Tzy Lovely by Camille, on Flickr


Howeara Chian-Tzy Lovely by Camille, on Flickr

The last 2 are Noids. One is a mini den that looks to have some Den affine in its background. I had one quite some years ago. Since I was only just starting with orchids then, it didn't last very long in my care.


Mini Noid Den by Camille, on Flickr


And finally, a gorgeous Noid Phal that I simply could not resist at the supermarket. I saw it on Friday, said "NO, I'm not buying it". Well I ended up going back for it yesterday, and it was only 5€.


Noid Phal by Camille, on Flickr

[Cntry]

Wow you have some beautiful orchids. Good luck on your thesis.

[silken]

All gorgeous. But that Phal is something! I would have had to buy that too!

[turock]

Beeeautiful!

I also found a phal like that one in a grocery store and couldn't avoid picking it up! Closest I could get to an ID was Chiada Francis 'Picotee'. The blooms fade to white over time but maintain the vibrant pink pattern, and the flowers have a subtle fragrance when they are warm. You might let the sun hit your blooms and see if you can smell anything.


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[camille1585]

Thanks for the tip Turock! There's not many sunny days here anymore, but I'll try putting it in sunlight next time it's sunny.

I think I'll give it that name as its NOID name. I usually name my Noids after the closest match I find, all while keeping 'NOID' on the tag.

[wintergirl]

All beautiful plants, especially that phal.

[Luizacft]

So beautiful!

[RosieC]

Wow, all so gorgeous

[NYCorchidman]

I saw that same phal at the Whole Foods last week!

Aww~~ cute little Twinkle and that Dendrobium flowers!

[Leafmite]

What beautiful blooms to brighten a day! Very nice choices!