Kelpsey

In the Soviet Union, the future is known – it is the past that is always changing.

I bought a phalenopsis (moth orchid) today (large, Lowes, $6).
We shall see what color it is when it blooms!

I’m infatuated with Hoyas right now.
I want to order some but the weather is too cold
After April 15th I’m likely to order some from The Violet Barn or some guy on eBay.

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1st orchid. Dendrobium Burana Classic
Bought from Trader Joe’s Summer ‘09.
It promptly lost all flowers & leaves because I let it cook in the car (~20-30 min, hot day).
Psuedobulbs were alive and there is now new growth (~3-4″).

2nd orchid.  Dendrobium Burana Sundae
Bought from Trader Joe’s Late Summer/Fall ‘09.
Had to move it away from the window because of leaf sunburn.
New growth (~3-4″).

3rd, 4th & 5th orchids.
Caulocattleya Haddie Notch ‘Paradise ‘(C. Cherry Song x Cau. [Diacm.] bicornutum)
Potinara Sweet Norma ‘Paradise’ (Pot. Odom’s Sweetheart x Blc. Lawless Freischutz)
Potinara Regal Red ‘Paradise’ (Pot. Sally Taylor x Blc. Regal Pokai)
Bought on discount from Lowe’s Jan 2010. Price range, $1-$2.
They all looked really sad and were way too wet.

All orchids were re-potted in January.
The Trader Joe orchids had to be dug out of a solid block of coconut husk.
The Lowe’s orchids had extensive root rot.
I moved the orchids to a warmer spot with less sunlight after re-potting.
I fertilized them two weeks later.
In a few more weeks I will move them to their regular location.
The Lowe’s orchids are looking healthier, but still have a ways to go.

This image is similar to my two potinaras.