November blooms and some soon to be!
 

Some orchids in bloom and some that I can't wait for them to bloom!

Coryanthes macrantha. I just saw this spike coming out, I was so happy because it's such an unusual flower.
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Eplc. volcano trick 'Fireball'. I thought I lost the three spikes this one had b/c I repotted it while it was in spike because the bark it was in started growing mold... but two spike survived!
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Not fully open but still a beauty.
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Onc. sharry baby. Two spikes from this fragrant beauty! And the spikes are huge!!
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Two Cattleyas and one Phal. They get a nice splash of morning sun and then the tree shades them. The phal has a spike emerging. I love the look of mounted orchids... even better when they bloom. Natures art, I can stare at 'em for hours!!
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That's looking great! Was wondering if you could post a pic of your Eplc when most the buds opened, that would look spectacular! :D
And you are right, mounted orchids look wonderful. Must be great to grow them in your backyard :)
Enjoy your blooms.

Very nice !!

My Volcano Trick is just wrapping up its blooms and I have to say, they put on quite a show! I am also very excited for your Coryanthes! It looks like a pretty big plant. Is it a first bloom? You might also want to plant it in a basket so that its downward growing spikes don't get trapped in the media only rot away.

I will absolutely post pics when it's fully open! I can't wait my self, that's why I posted this pic with only one flower open!

It's a first bloom for me b/c I bought the plant about four months ago. And yes, I would say it's big b/c it's about to over grow a 6" pot. I'll take your advice on putting it in a basket. I thought I read something that they need to be potted will New Zealand Moss, is this correct?

That is the most common way to pot them.

Thanks for sharing something I seldom get to see, mounted orchids looking so natural and healthy.

Of course your flowers are lovely too.

What a gorgeous sight. Love those buds and that "Fireball" is outrageous. Please post pics when this is in full bloom...I'm in need of some drooling! :biggrin: Also, the Coryanthes...looking forward to seeing this one too!

A beautiful sight! Congratulations!

Nice. Thanks for sharing.