November blooms and some soon to be!

[SP2340]

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.


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!


Not fully open but still a beauty.


Onc. sharry baby. Two spikes from this fragrant beauty! And the spikes are huge!!


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!!

[RenéeS]

That's looking great! Was wondering if you could post a pic of your Eplc when most the buds opened, that would look spectacular!
And you are right, mounted orchids look wonderful. Must be great to grow them in your backyard
Enjoy your blooms.

[lostonthebeach]

Very nice !!

[isurus79]

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.

[SP2340]

Originally Posted by RenéeS

That's looking great! Was wondering if you could post a pic of your Eplc when most the buds opened, that would look spectacular!
And you are right, mounted orchids look wonderful. Must be great to grow them in your backyard
Enjoy your blooms.

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!

[SP2340]

Originally Posted by isurus79

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.

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?

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by SP2340

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.

[Sun rm.N.E.]

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

Of course your flowers are lovely too.

[Sandy4453]

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! Also, the Coryanthes...looking forward to seeing this one too!

A beautiful sight! Congratulations!

[magicatt]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.