Hello!
I've always loved plants but only recently become interested in orchids. My main interest is in the garden and whilst I can tend to the whims of the most picky plant there, I somehow manage to do in most houseplants sooner or later!
Hence the (currently) few orchids I grow tend to be those which can spend most or all of the year outdoors. So far:
- Bletilla striata, several clumps which I keep moving trying to find the right place (they don't enjoy it but still flower)
- Clanthe Kozu hybrid - new acquisition this year, not planted yet
- Stenoglottis longifolia - had for a couple of years, quite a nice clump now.
- Cymbidium - NoID red hybrid
- Phalaenopsis - NoID white mini, seems happy enough. Thinking of mounting it but we'll see.
- Disa uniflora (deceased) - was grown in Sphagnum moss which went all slimy, by the time I noticed it was too late. Might try again in different media as they are so nice.
All of these are still enjoying the sun (jk lol) outdoors and will come in in a month or so.
Looking forward to absorbing some expert knowledge! Any suggestions for (semi-)hardy orchids, or easy shade-tolerant indoor ones much appreciated! I'm quite interested in some of the smaller Cymbidium spp. like goeringii or ensifolium.
Hello from a house plant torturer!
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