My orchids
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.
