As to where July went, it was a rain out. I was out this morning at 7:30, thinking I would beat the rain and heat and get some yard work done. I put a ladder up a palm and took a saw up to trim some fronds. I cut one and the sky opened with pouring rain. I had to wait an hour just to rescue the ladder. There are now storm clouds in all directions so we have opted for plan B which is go to lunch and then to the movies.
Nice start to the month, Ursula, including the first photo of Cattleya Brabantiae 'El Toro' x sib. A very handsome orchid indeed. Your smilliae always puts on a good show for you and I like the Bulbo. Smell?
Elaine, I have discovered the same thing about most of my orchids, especially the Vandas. You just cannot give them enough water. The same seems to be true of the Stanhopeas, Psychopsis, Bulbos and others. I am about to look into a misting system for the OC.
Jim
