I went to the subject orchid event this morning and thought I would run into Melanie but she wasn't there. I had taken my Dendrobium spectabile over there on Friday night for a display and they entered it for judging. I was delighted to see that I had won another blue ribbon. When it rains it pours, just ask Ted and Carol.
Here are some of the plants that caught my eye: Mine I bought one of these I bought one of these
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Great pictures and good to see additional pics with labels. I just have to take the time to go to an orchid show soon. My wife says she "needs" a vacation, even if it is only a long weekend.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)
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Beautiful plants, Jim! Thanks for sharing! regarding the ribbon!! I would be on cloud 9 now.
I love the Rawdon Jester! I had one years ago and killed it, but it is really calling my name for another try!
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Lovely photos, Jim. So glad to see the show, since we won't make it up there today. My back is killing me after misbehaving yesterday trying to clean the pond out.
Elaine
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Ahh, the synonym is Cochleanthes! Yes, I enjoyed one of those (species, not this hybrid ) for a couple of years, great flowers!! Then it dimped on me. Your conditions are different, I would give it a shot.
No way, Jim. It is a different plant, many times used as filler in exhibits like that, the name escaped me right now. If you look closely at your picture you'll see some of the leaves belonging to the orchid peeking out.
I think the "cover-up" foliage is often used adjacent to the orchid plants to enhance the overall eye-appeal. I should also know what that plant is, since I have seen it numerous times and is often for sell in big-box stores.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)
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I always think that you can't place orchids that close together in an exhibit to have a good display, so that's where those filler plants come in.
Some vendors might set up displays using showy pots and keeping them separate for a more minimalistic look, just letting the plants shine ( as a straight Paph or Phal or Neofinetia grouping), most of the time the exhibitors seem to strive for the natural look?
I guess we could use a new thread showing interesting looking orchids? Distichous growth, those with patterned leaves etc? What do you think?
Yep, that's why they do it. All for aesthetics. As far as I know, only the Jewell orchids have nice foliage, and many of those are grown mainly for the foliage, not for the flowers.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)
The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.
I looked at those leaves while at the show and thought it was a type of cordyline. As I looked closer, I thought the orchid spike was coming from one of its stems. It sure fooled me.
Jim
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