Hi from the Florida Keys
 

Hi. I'm new to the Orchid Board, and just figuring out how everything works here. Have already found some great information on whats 'bugging' a couple of my dens.

I have dens, phals, cats, vandas, oncidium and schomburgkias. All are outside in trees and 'slab' mounted.

I also enjoy growing florida native trees, especially flowering trees.

Welcome to Orchid Board! If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask - there is always someone here who is waiting to lend a hand.

How beautiful your garden must be with these beauties hanging in the trees (as nature intended!) - you're so very lucky to have the right environment to do that!

We'd LOVE to see photos of your orchids - I'd especially like to see them in the trees. :)

Thanks for the welcome. I'll try to upload a couple of pics to see how it's done.

Shakkai, I forgot to mention...while you might not be in the best place in the world to grow orchids outside, you do live in a very beautiful place. I've spent a lot of time in Winchester and Hursley and the area is very lovely.

:cheer: WELCOME! :cheer:
Gald you can join us here at OB :)

:clap: I love the schombo!
Is it a tibinicis?
How tall is it?
I have a thomasoniana and 2 hybrids yet to bloom :):Tup:

Hi Dorothy. Yes...tibicinis. If you mean the plant itself, it's about 15 in high. The spike was about 3 1/2 feet. I've read it can take a long time for schombos to bloom. I think the plant has to be very mature. But I agree, they are worth the wait!!!

Your first photo is a gorgeous flower! And the third photo - the last one - WOW! That is just mind blowing...

I know I am quite lucky in where I live... and can grow an amazing variety of things in the garden - but, boy, to have something like that third photo you posted, geez! Spectacular!

I live just outside of Winchester and I actually work in Hursley - small world isn't it?

Wellcome to the board , I was just in Islamorada last month , I love it down there . We always try to go at least every other year , We love to snorkle and just relax the days away in your beautiful Island Keys . Plus on the way home I go to Fuch's to pick up more vanda's etc. Your pic's are great.

HAPPY GROWING !!!!
Rocco

Welcome from the S.W. gulfcoast of Florida. Beautiful orchids you have there. We visit the Keys several times a year and have rented on Summerlin Key in the past. You are not that far from me so howdy Neighbor! :)