That is so true, Ursula. And mine certainly could be mistaken for 'wild' orchids at times especially in summer. I do have some leaves with cold damage from last week's cool nights, too, but not too bad.
You have many more mature plants that are beautiful even when they aren't in bloom, and of course Ken never keeps very many of his to a mature size so doesn't have the luxury of seeing what they look like when they're in their glory.
I found a little bit more scale starting, so just got through spraying again with the dormant oil spray, went to get the hose to rinse everyone off and the skies opened. It is raining like summertime now, but still thankfully nice and warm, so the 'chids will get a good rinse with rain water, then I'll have to lug their dripping pots and baskets into the house later, as the cold front passes and the temps will drop before morning. We are looking at lows in the 40's every night this week, sadly. At least I am home and can protect everyone, but it's looking like lots of schlepping back and forth will be going on.
