Orchids in bloom – February 2019 | Get your wish lists ready!
Today we recap the new orchids which bloomed in the past month, so get ready to vote for your favorite one!
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1. Paphiopedilum maudiae type var. alba, an old friend which blooms for the first time! https://youtu.be/WkR9J84lA8w
2. Procatavola Golden Peacock, with a second blooming in the past few months!
3. Oncidopsis Bartley Schwarz, one of my old time favorite Oncidium intergenerics
4. Brassavola flagellaris x (Potinara Ester Costa x SLC California Apricot), a long name for a wonderful Orchid, I’ve never seen a bloom of this before, not even in pictures!
5. Rhyncholaelia glauca, a wonderful night time fragrant species!
6. Cattleya Hawaiian Splash ‘Lea’, one of my oldest orchids, never disappoints!
7. Dendrobium Berry Oda, a very beginner friendly, fragrant orchid. Care tips here https://youtu.be/IWwBzEli1e4
8. Gold Cattleya, red lip so a noID 🙁 working to find a correct ID!
9. Myrmecatavola Frances Fox, the winner of 2017, can she win again? More on it here https://youtu.be/giQXn3dY8es
10. Cattlianthe Gold Digger, another old orchid in my collection!
11. Cattleya Purple Cascade, my forst Cattleya crush, I have been waiting 5 years to purchase one 😛
12. Rhynchostylis gigantea var. spots, what a surprise! Care tips here https://youtu.be/FvqEfacw4b0
13. Angraecum Veitchii, not a great year, but definitely a very educational one for me!
14. Dendrobium Polar Fire, making up for losing his spikes last summer. Care tips here https://youtu.be/HmGmNMTCSAk
15. Vanda Pachara Delight, needs no introduction 😀
16. Phalaenopsis noID pink, with secondary branches produced by keiki grow https://youtu.be/IpCl3ywsgKM
Which is your favorite?
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P.O. BOX 29002, CY-1620, Nicosia, Cyprus
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🌸 My environment:
Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters
60-90% humidity, always breezy
Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C
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🌸 What I use in my Grow Room:
Media:
LECA – Pokon or IKEA
Various organic mixes from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Dmu9mW
Sphagnum Moss – Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx or http://bit.ly/2WOF1D7
Fertilizer and supplements:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)
Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Slotted pots from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Ds488b
Lighting:
LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands)
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T
Shelf units:
Shirley’s Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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https://www.youtube.com/user/MissOrchidGirl/playlists