tjwalters Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 A few of mine: Laeliocattleya alba 'Snowbird' Laeliocattleya alba 'Snowbird' Hardy: Bletilla striata Cypripedium acaule - Pink Lady Slipper Orchid (This one's a wild native growing in the woods out back.) 1 3 Tom Bowie, Maryland, USA - USDA z7a hardiestpalms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew92 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 I've gotten bitten hard by the orchid bug in the last few months. I work at one of the big box stores in the garden center and get to care for the orchids and see when new ones come in. Since working there I've acquired 4 vandas, 4 cattleya hybrids (blc or other), iwanagara apple blossom, a phaleonopsis, and a brassavola. Many of them though were the really small bagged type sold by Better-Grow (Sun bulb Company) so those are a year or 2 away from blooming size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Just a few images from the Sacramento Orchid Society show/sale ongoing this weekend in NorCal. I managed to limit myself to just three plants, ones that I can usu. grow outdoors most of the year: an Encyclia, a Dendrobium and an Epidendrum. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Man about Palms Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 On 10/31/2007, 11:57:59, LJG said: On 10/31/2007, 11:57:59, LJG said: Someday I would love to see your garden. it seems you have a lot of cool stuff outside the palm world. Soooo, did you ever get by Matts? 1 Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time. "The great workman of nature is time." "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience." -George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Hey, Hillizard, hope you liked the show. I helped to set up the SOS display on Friday, but I was so busy on Saturday and Sunday that I didn't even get to the show! A bit late now, but Jim Rose at Cal-Orchids always has lots of plants that just might make it through a Sacramento winter. I have lots of his plants mounted on my palm trunks. I keep covers around just in case, but none needed this winter. Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Normally I have trouble overwintering Epidendrums in my east-facing, unheated sunroom, but this one I got last year from Cal-Orchid (Ep. Pacific Punch 'Purple fizz' X Pacific Rose 'Cottontail Coral') has not only grown but is now in full flower here in January. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tracy Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 7:44 PM, John hovancsek said: Nice... fuzzy little monsters. What is the ID on this? The fuzz reminds me of a Rhycholaeliana digbyana, but yours is completely covered with it. 1 1 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John hovancsek Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 It is dendrobium polysema. I was at an orchid nursery the other day and seen it and new I had to have it. I just am having a hard time waiting for the flowers to open 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 I guess my invitation to this swank affair got lost in the mail? NYBG 2019 Orchid Dinner: https://quintessenceblog.com/nybg-2019-orchid-dinner/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hillizard Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 This Dendrobium hadn't grown much for a couple of years in my unheated sunroom... until I repotted it this past fall and... voilà... it's rewarded me with sprays of flowers that perfume the entire room! [from Cal-Orchid: Dendrobium Star King 'Irvine' (kingianum x Starsheen)] 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Hillizard said: This Dendrobium hadn't grown much for a couple of years in my unheated sunroom... until I repotted it this past fall and... voilà... it's rewarded me with sprays of flowers that perfume the entire room! [from Cal-Orchid: Dendrobium Star King 'Irvine' (kingianum x Starsheen)] .. If not already in your collection, find yourself a few of these, esp the Yellow flowered specimen in the back. Believe these are various Dendrobium speciosum / kinganum / falcorostrum cultivars. Just as.. if not more fragrant than D. kinganum. I still criticize myself for not getting much better / more up -close pictures . Taken while attending one of the Orchid Expos up in San Francisco several years ago.. Great, easy Orchids. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, Silas_Sancona said: .. If not already in your collection, find yourself a few of these, esp the Yellow flowered specimen in the back. Believe these are various Dendrobium speciosum / kinganum / falcorostrum cultivars. Just as.. if not more fragrant than D. kinganum. I still criticize myself for not getting much better / more up -close pictures . Taken while attending one of the Orchid Expos up in San Francisco several years ago.. Great, easy Orchids. I agree these are easy orchids to grow, of Australian origin, forgiving of neglect, practically bullet-proof. I have two big pots of white flowering Dendrobium speciosum just now starting to push blooming spikes. I keep them outdoors year-round under my pergola. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Something a bit less showy than the D speciosum but still fun are some of the miniature orchids which can be profuse bloomers. This Epidendrum porpax has been a very dependable bloomer in the spring for me over the years. 3 1 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 12:39 PM, Silas_Sancona said: If not already in your collection, find yourself a few of these, esp the Yellow flowered specimen in the back. Believe these are various Dendrobium speciosum / kinganum / falcorostrum On 2/22/2019 at 12:58 PM, Hillizard said: I agree these are easy orchids to grow, of Australian origin, forgiving of neglect, practically bullet-proof. I have two big pots of white flowering Dendrobium speciosum just now starting to push blooming spikes. I keep them outdoors year-round under my pergola. This winter, I had to protect the blossoms on my Dendrobium speciosum ssp curvicaule from all the rain. I started to notice some bud rot, so I keep shifting it from it's exposed spot in the garden to under a patio to limit the rain on it. For some reason, no buds on my Dendrobium speciosum ssp pendunculatum this year. It had beautiful blooms last year. 1 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Tracy said: This winter, I had to protect the blossoms on my Dendrobium speciosum ssp curvicaule from all the rain. I started to notice some bud rot, so I keep shifting it from it's exposed spot in the garden to under a patio to limit the rain on it. For some reason, no buds on my Dendrobium speciosum ssp pendunculatum this year. It had beautiful blooms last year. Glad you're getting at least some blooms on that Dendrobium. I also don't think my Dendrobium speciosum will produce the same awesome floral display as last year. I think we're all waiting now for a spell of warmer weather in California to dry things out and activate some growth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 42 minutes ago, Hillizard said: I think we're all waiting now for a spell of warmer weather in California to dry things out and activate some growth! There are some things that don't mind cool and damp. Cymbidium's are doing fine in this weather. 2 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 36 minutes ago, Tracy said: There are some things that don't mind cool and damp. Cymbidium's are doing fine in this weather. Very choice flowers! My Cymbidium is only good at producing long strap leaves! Hah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, Tracy said: There are some things that don't mind cool and damp. Cymbidium's are doing fine in this weather. Gotta love an Orchid that takes wet /cool California winters in stride, then can pretty much be left alone the rest of the year. Grandparents in San Jose used to have several dozen varieties. They'd make regular trips to Rod Mclellan's place when he had his Nursery near San Francisco. Trips i got to tag along when little helped get me hooked on growing orchids someday. Favorite Cymbids are the pendant / hanging -flowering types, and the Hybrids between two Succulent sp. that can take a lot of heat and drought.. and have Black / Black-ish flowers, and smell like Chocolate or Coconut. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 14 hours ago, Hillizard said: My Cymbidium is only good at producing long strap leaves! When I have spoken to more experienced orchid growers about mature orchids which seem to grow well, but aren't producing flowers they have in general recommended more light. In some cases it has worked for me but in others, I just can't get the plants to bloom no matter what I try. I have multiple plants off an Epidendrum falcatum (no longer an Epi but Coilostylus falcatum) that I have been growing for many years. Not one has bloomed for me. I have them growing in different light trying to find the right match. I see them in bloom every year at Andy's which is about 1.5 miles away as the crow flies from my yard, but I still can't find the right balance of light and nutrients to get it to bloom. They only want to grow, grow and grow. Bottom line, try giving yours a bit more light in the summer than you have been and see if that works. Unless you love the strap leaves, there isn't much to lose if it's not blooming. 1 1 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, Tracy said: When I have spoken to more experienced orchid growers about mature orchids which seem to grow well, but aren't producing flowers they have in general recommended more light. In some cases it has worked for me but in others, I just can't get the plants to bloom no matter what I try. I have multiple plants off an Epidendrum falcatum (no longer an Epi but Coilostylus falcatum) that I have been growing for many years. Not one has bloomed for me. I have them growing in different light trying to find the right match. I see them in bloom every year at Andy's which is about 1.5 miles away as the crow flies from my yard, but I still can't find the right balance of light and nutrients to get it to bloom. They only want to grow, grow and grow. Bottom line, try giving yours a bit more light in the summer than you have been and see if that works. Unless you love the strap leaves, there isn't much to lose if it's not blooming. Thanks Tracy. I'll take your advice and move it... today! The original mother plant from which it was divided got so much sun the leaves often bleached or burned, but it bloomed like crazy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/6/2019 at 6:26 PM, Hillizard said: I think we're all waiting now for a spell of warmer weather in California to dry things out and activate some growth! We got it finally, at least a few days of it. The Dendrobium speciosum ssp curvicaule blooms have really opened up now to appreciate the little flowers. Another Dendrobium hybrid and the first time my Cyrtochilum (Oncidium) falcipetalum has bloomed since I got it last year. 2 1 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Better perspective on the Cyrtochilum (Oncidium) falcipetalum flowers and an unknown small Dendrobium I've had for many years. Northern hemisphere folk are welcoming our first full day of Spring as our compatriots in the Southern hemi wellcome Autumn! 1 1 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Tracy, Thinking the second ( white -flowered ) Orchid is Dendrobium kinganum Var. "Alba" ..or a cultivar of that variety. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Here are a couple of pictures I took today of my evergreen terrestrial Calanthe orchid 'Kojima Red' (I understand it will grow in zones 7a to 9b at least). This hybrid is a result of a cross between 4 species: Calanthe discolor, C. sieboldii, C. aristulifera, and C. tricarinata. Got it just as it was entering its blooming phase, but haven't decided where to plant it out yet, but probably under one of my Tecomas for light shade. Individual flowers are smaller than I thought they'd be, but eventually this plant will grow into a large clump with many blooming spikes... if I can keep the snails and slugs away! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 Flowers on my Dendrobium speciosum have now started to open with the (somewhat) warmer weather we've been having this week. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Some pictures I took yesterday of the competition plants at the 72nd Annual Sacramento Orchid Show. I picked up a few more Dendrobiums and a purple Bletilla. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Spring discoveries on the back patio. 2 1 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Courtesy of In Defense of Plants: "This tiny epiphytic orchid grows fast enough that it can even live on the leaves of some trees!" 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John hovancsek Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 D. Samari and a vanda that I pulled off a tree that was cut down 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Ahem, lol.. Did someone say Cymbidiums?? Some pictures i'd forgotten were on my Facebook page, taken at a nursery back in San Jose. 2012. Can't wait until i can grow * a few * again.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 10:47 AM, Hillizard said: Normally I have trouble overwintering Epidendrums in my east-facing, unheated sunroom, but this one I got last year from Cal-Orchid (Ep. Pacific Punch 'Purple fizz' X Pacific Rose 'Cottontail Coral') has not only grown but is now in full flower here in January. This epi of mine is entering its 4th month of continuous bloom with a new development -- it's formed a crest at the apex of the inflorescence, which I hope means that'll extend the blooming period even longer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Cattleya and Cymbidiums are easy enough... Anyone daring enough to grow Paphs ( Paphiopedilum ) or Phrags ( Phragmipedium )? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 11:37 AM, Silas_Sancona said: Anyone daring enough to grow Paphs ( Paphiopedilum ) or Phrags ( Phragmipedium )? Not yet... although I have been tempted by some Paphiopedilum. I have really enjoyed watching the Epidendrum lacustre with it's colorful leaves pop open with it's white flowers the last couple of days! It is something I would definitely recommend! 2 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 5 hours ago, Tracy said: Not yet... although I have been tempted by some Paphiopedilum. I have really enjoyed watching the Epidendrum lacustre with it's colorful leaves pop open with it's white flowers the last couple of days! It is something I would definitely recommend! Nice Epi Tracy.. Taking notes on which ones you're growing for sure. Also visit SVO's page so often just to see what new stuff they're offering. No doubt i'll be spending $$ ( $$$... ) re-building my collection once outta here, lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Sha Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) On 11/1/2007 at 6:45 AM, Matt in SD said: I have always been fascinated with orchids, and I sort of assumed that orchid fascination was pretty common. I also used to think they were difficult to grow, at least in non-tropical climates, and so didn't bother with them, and again I assumed that this misconception was the reason more people don't grow them. Matt I like them very much but have not bought any to grow, either, perhaps I can start doing so. The only thing I think I should do first is find some information on care of orchids, any ideas? Edited May 8, 2019 by Dr Sha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 45 minutes ago, Dr Sha said: I like them very much but have not bought any to grow, either, perhaps I can start doing so. The only thing I think I should do first is find some information on care of orchids, any ideas? Depending on where you're located, will determine which Genera / Species you can grow. Then again, Central America is home to a good number of Orchids we here in the states grow ( depending on location of course ) Generally, Orchids will fall into 3 classifications: Cool, Intermediate, and /or Warm growing. Any species from near sea level / lowest elevations in the Tropics will generally require warm conditions. As you move higher up in elevation, or latitude, growing conditions are often cooler. I'd imagine you should have few problems growing all sorts of stuff.. I'd suspect there are likely several sp. that grow on trees, rocks, etc in any forested spot nearby. The American Orchid Society has a really good website worth looking into to gain info on things like what each type likes light, temperature, and moisture-wise. There are also at least a couple nurseries located where you're at who i have met and purchased from at international Orchid festivals in California and Florida. They always bring really hard to find / cool stuff that's not always easy to find here.. Very nice people as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmsOrl Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 The FL native Epidendrum amphistomum (dingy flowered Epidendrum). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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