Yes, and we enjoy pretty pictures of orchids no matter if they have names or not. Nice ones, Rj.

Always when I say "I have no orchids blooming" my plants make a liar out of me. Here's my first ever Arundina bambusifolia flower, not quite unfurled yet. Oh, and a last picture of Punakea's last bloom.


I will be AWOL this next week for our yearly jaunt to the Caymans. Will keep in touch, and hope to get some interesting orchid pics if we make it to the Botanical Garden there again.

Have a GREAT trip to the Caymans Elaine...I'm jealous!

Me too.

Good morning to all,
Posting the image of first bloom of seedling of Cattleya
Lueddemaniana'coerulea' bought the plant from Gold Country orchids in 2013 Red land Orchid show.
Not much impressed with the flower.
Prabhi S

Perhaps the blooms will become more beautiful in the future, Prabhi.

Elaine, enjoy!

Prabhi, I don't know enough of what makes a good Cattleya lueddemanniana, but your Cattleya looks nice to me, especially as a first bloom. Many times the plant will put out better blooms in subsequent flowerings as the plant matures. Perhaps one is more used to the darker shades rather than those of this variety?

Ken, exactly! (we cross posted)

Ursula said:Elaine, enjoy!

Prabhi, I don't know enough of what makes a good Cattleya lueddemanniana, but your Cattleya looks nice to me, especially as a first bloom. Many times the plant will put out better blooms in subsequent flowerings as the plant matures. Perhaps one is more used to the darker shades rather than those of this variety?

Ken, exactly! (we cross posted)

Thank you,
for me a good quality flower must get no less than 70 to 80 points.
Prabhi S

I am curious, Prabhi, what scale are you using when you mention 7 or 8 points?

In the meanwhile - this Rlc Princess Teresa 'Princess Michiko' is one of my oldest plants. Some years ago I divided the then very large plant and, as I mentioned in our Nov. thread, I did poorly. Or should I say that my plant chunk did poorly? It sulked for years and the bloom count /spike was low. Last Summer I gave it another try and cleaned the plant up and gave it a new basket. Well, I actually see again 3 blooms, at least on one of the spikes. The pink color will intensify over the next few days and the beautiful blooms have a lovely scent.

So, since we discussed this on the previous month's thread I have to say that I am getting rather disappointed in Motes orchids. I received a confirmation of my order, said it would ship within 2-3 business days. It's been over a week, I have heard nothing, I have no idea how the orchids will come.........UPS, FedEx, USPS..............I have emailed them explaining that i will be out of the country and when I will be gone, and I have heard NOTHING from them. There is no phone # on their website that I could see. You'd think for $155.00 from me that they would be a bit more accomodating???

Anna, try 305 247 4398

Prabhi, my experience is that the first flowers are often less than perfect..or there are fewer of them. I would not worry too much.. The very little I know about judging Cats. is that if you look straight on to the flower you should be able to draw a perfect circle around the flower..the flower should fill most of the circle ...unless its got naturally narrow petals.
Ursula, your 'Princess Michiko'..is very regal..I'm glad her royal highness has stopped sulking for you!

Lindsey, I will try on Monday, I would imagine they are not open on Saturdays. Thanks.

Ursula said:I am curious, Prabhi, what scale are you using when you mention 7 or 8 points?

In the meanwhile - this Rlc Princess Teresa 'Princess Michiko' is one of my oldest plants. Some years ago I divided the then very large plant and, as I mentioned in our Nov. thread, I did poorly. Or should I say that my plant chunk did poorly? It sulked for years and the bloom count /spike was low. Last Summer I gave it another try and cleaned the plant up and gave it a new basket. Well, I actually see again 3 blooms, at least on one of the spikes. The pink color will intensify over the next few days and the beautiful blooms have a lovely scent.

• Orchid (Rhyncholaeliocattleya Princess Teresa 'Princess Michiko')
• Uploaded by Ursula

• Orchid (Rhyncholaeliocattleya Princess Teresa 'Princess Michiko')
• Uploaded by Ursula

It is based on judging point of view,that is my openion.
Prabhi S

Prabhi, interesting way of looking at it.

The American Orchid Society/AOS has recognized awards.
If anyone is so inclined to learn more about this subject, here is a link describing the Award system.
http://www.aos.org/orchid-awar...

Ursula said:Prabhi, interesting way of looking at it.

The American Orchid Society/AOS has recognized awards.
If anyone is so inclined to learn more about this subject, here is a link describing the Award system.
http://www.aos.org/orchid-awar...

Thank you All orchid societies have similar judging orchid plants with flowers,.
Prabhi S

Yes, that is why I found your "7 to 8" points somewhat unusual!

I feel like one of those Chinese Plate Twirlers that Ed Sullivan frequently had on his show back in the day...lots
going on here with painting exterior trim, skim coating, sanding and painting all the parts of the kitchen that will be visible when the new cabinets are installed. The 'professionals ' did such a bad job ...it was pathetic. I did find time to have lunch on the patio and saw some photo opportunities .

First time to bloom...C. Chocolate Drop 'Kodama' AM/AOS with 2 spikes and 8 buds




Ctt. Anguar





2nd blooming this year of Eplc. Volcano Trick 'Parardise' AM/AOS




and a rerun from last month with all buds open C. Chocolate Drop X Blc. Ryo Iwata

I really like the 'Kodama', Lindsey. That's another one I wish I had kept one of.

Beautiful display, Lindsey!
I sure hope your house will be most beautiful and practical when it is all said and done!

Ursula said:Yes, that is why I found your "7 to 8" points somewhat unusual!

That is due my typing error my apologies to all.
Prabhi S