I went to the Newport Harbor Orchid Society sponsered show today, and managed to get out with only 5 plants. I was able to spend a good 1/2 hr with Kathrin, from Andy's, and she gave me some really good tips on what and how to grow orchids outside here. Seems she has very similar conditions. That is why I prefer to buy at shows.
Anyway, here's a group shot...
From Andy's Orchids. Coelogyne mooreana (not in bloom), and Maxillaria curtipis
From Orchids of Los Osos Phaph.wendbourn x Rosy Dawn
and a NOID Paph (he told me the name but I didn't write it down)
And from Sunset Valley Orchids. L. Gold star SVO x L. gold star 'neon yellow'
I was assured all these will thrive outside here...
