That IS an awesome save Gigi, great growing!
Elaine, isn't it just insane how long it takes some buds to open and others,
like your beautiful Cattleya cross literally emerge and open right before your eyes!
Ursula, what a fabulous start to the month....I can almost smell the glorious fragrance!
My favorite is your Hoku Gem, which for some reason I can't grow here in Florida.
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I'm guessing it's a watering issue combined with growing outdoors.
I've got a bunch of things in bud now that I sprayed Orthene on everything...the thrips have arrived with a vengance. And a couple new photos to share.
C. Aurantiglossa on it's second blooming.
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My back up plant of Den. lindleyii, which is still settling onto the mount.
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and Rlc. Graf's Gold Lake
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Today is our clubs annual orchid auction, held at the University Botanical Garden in Tampa. Luckily they have a large tent as we are likely to see some rain...lots of rain! Wish me luck.