A trip to the Redlands, in South Florida, results in an impromptu visit to "Ruben's In Orchids". After a failed attempt to grow from the flask to adult, I had to stop by. Arriving, I found the sprinklers cranked, it was about 1 P.M., where I met Claudia and Ruben. Two very very approachable and the nicest people you'll ever have the pleasure of knowing. I had a million questions, so I asked for a tour.





Now, the secret, revealed..Claudia explains the technique. Notice the quality of light, see the amount of shadow's..





Now I'm ready to get my buying shoes on. These folks got the handle on Enc.'s and Onc.'s...
With these next foto's, you're gonna have to do an orchid "Eye Spy".. too many to list.

The "Floof Scale" factor was on the increase..







The fragrance engulfed me.... I became light headed.

I gave in and two ducklings followed me home. A smaller version of this monster here with the 4' spike..

And....
An Onc. Mendenhall "Hildos" FCC/AOS, Spiking

Wow! What fun!

Looks like a fantastic place to visit and bring home some fresh loot.

with Ken. I'd love to take that tour.

Jim

Albert I am going to make this its own thread in Shows and Greenhouse visits!

Ah, here it is in its own glory. I buy from Rubin on ebay quite often. I love his Florida and Caribbean orchids best. It's great to see Claudia and the whole operation!

Holy smokes, what FUN. A kid in a candy-shop! Looks like a great place to visit.
Is the long spiker a Schomburgkia? And the 'Hildos' would be a beauty!

Looks like a wonderful tour!

The new "Hildos"

The new Schomburgkia. If it's like the larger one in the pic.. The blooms will be pink...


Though I'd pop this one in to show I have more pic's from Ruben's.

Ah, 'Hildos' is mounted like that. Great, it won't have to be re-potted.

That is a neat set up!