My zygopetalum started to bloom in time for Mother's day,


and more blooms have opened up today as temps continue to rise:

Ha, if I'd gone to Redlands with you, we'd have to take my truck, it's bigger! Talk about getting into trouble . . .

Paul Storm really does have a nice varied collection on that gallery. When I picked up your 'chids, Mrs. Storm did tell me that if I made an appointment with him, he would take me through his greenhouse out in Myakka. Now I really wish I'd had time before they migrated north for the summer.

Those are pretty Zygos you've got going there Tarev. Keep your misting bottle handy, it's really been hot where you are.

Thanks Elaine..yeah, it is getting hotter, am just glad during this time of the year we are shaded by the city trees during the hottest part of the day..and my fountain is up and running, giving a nice cross breeze moisture for the 'chids.

Nice Zygo!

I like Zygos and that is a nice one, Tarev.

The first of about a hundred buds on my Encyclia tampensis has opened. This is going to be a great show.


Update on the Mcv. Frances Fox 'Sunspots' and yes, it is turning more yellow.


Gongora smaug is still producing little pterodactyls. Note the beautiful ribbon palm in the background.


Jim

Very nice photos Jim!..I miss my encyclia..it is barely alive..

Fabulous, Jim. I do love those little pterodactyls.

My little Enc. tampensis is on the verge of bursting into bloom, too. Many spikes and a ton of little flowers coming.

Good show, Jim!
I love the Enc tampensis! Mine are spiking too here, but not with so many good looking spikes.
The pterodactyls are the neatest! And the Palm is beautiful!

In bloom again finally after almost three years Odtna. Papageno Lavender Lady
For some reason, that final petal just won't open all the way..oh well

tarev, pretty colors on Lavender Lady!

I got a few shots this morning Den. superbum 'little sweet scent'
Encyclia lancefolia has three spikes open now These both smell great!

Still going strong Den. 'Roy Tokunaga'
NOID Den. NOID Phal.

Oo, love that Roy Tokunaga, Carol. Also, where'd you get the cool temp/humidity sensor? I need one of those!

I have a NOID phal that looks a lot like yours, very nice.

Very pretty, Carol! Especially the Den superbum and the Enc lancifolia are always amongst my favorites!

Tarev, sometimes I help along...

I agree , Ursula. I may take a little tooth pick to it. I love the bloom.

I bet Kathy is at the airport.

Jim

Elaine, it's an Acurite, that I probably got at Home Depot. I prefer their indoor/outdoor weather station That one I can read from the house.

Nice show Carol. Superbum and Encyclia lancefolia are really nice

Thanks, Ted. Hope you're getting some of this "marine layer"!

Yay for the marine layer! That must be a huge relief after the heat you guys have had recently.

Sure hope Jim's remembering to take lots of pictures down at the Redlands show.

Kathy posted from Redlands a gorgeous picture with tons of blooming Vandas on Fb!