I’m an orchid, Calathea, African violet and streptocarpus newbie. I’m hoping my sharing my growing experiences will help others to grow them well and connect me with others who share the same interests.
@@BloomingGoodOrchids thank you so much 💕 It’s a work in progress. I’m adjusting things all the time for the orchids and aesthetics. I think that’s part of the reason I love the hobby so much. Keeps me on my toes! 😍
@@anndriggers6660 awww thanks! I love the drama of that intro. When I first played it for my husband he was like are you sure you want it that serious sounding and I was like yeah…it’s serious business trying to keep these orchids alive! Hah…but fun! I used to use it all the time. Now I insert it if I’m not too long winded in a video. Thanks for watching! 💕
@@anndriggers6660 Thank you for watching! Some of mine are really starting to take off. I still have so many young ones. It will be interesting to see where I’m at with all of them in a few years. I’m sure some will be lost but hopefully lots more in bloom, especially the Dendrobiums. Challenge accepted!
Congrats on your first-time bloomers! Those are some pretty flowers. The Phaius and Maxillaria blooms are really nice! I always enjoy seeing your selection of Sarcochilus. I have difficulty getting mine to bloom. I think I'll have to put them outdoors for the winter.
@@annavoeggia816 Thank you 💕 It’s been an exciting spring and beginning of summer. The hot weather has me running around watering like crazy 🤪 And yes, Sarcochilus seem to need the colder winter to spike. They grow beautifully inside but won’t spike for me. They are all outside now except one which is in recovery. When it’s stronger it will go outside too.
Lovely blooms, Dee Dee. The first blooms are always so special, a.payback from all the care and love we have given to our orchids. I can see they are all shaded. Is it the time of the day or do they ever get any direct sun? I noticed how spotless your Bletilla leaves are. Mine are growing vigorously but as the season progresses they get brown leaves so I wonder weather I should keep them more shaded.
Hi Fernanda - I have another Bletilla in a pot which receives several hours of direct light and the leaves are raggedy and have been attacked by aphids periodically. But the ones above my fountain, no problems. Might just be luck. As to my collection outside under the patio roof, most receive 2-4 hours of direct sun in the morning and then they are under cover. My Cattleyas on the eastern side of the house get a peek of direct sun and then the shade cloth keeps them protected. I’m concerned it might be too much cover for them but this is my first summer trying to grow them outdoors in the heat. I’ve sunburnt a few leaves already so I’ll see how they do and go from there. Thanks for checking out my outdoor orchids. I dream of someday having a refined garden like yours with pathways and orchids mounted to trees. 💕
Thank you so much. It’s so exciting to get new blooms and rebloom. It boosts the enjoyment of each season. Wishing you happiness and a great start to the month of July!
When my first Catasetums purchased flowered the first year I was surprised by how similar they all looked. But I’ll never toss a plant. So then these past couple years I’ve been trying to get varying colors, with some success. But that’s usually how I end up with so many orchids, I see a color of bloom I don’t have and cha ching, I buy it. lol 😂
I also keep the good roots from previous years but I have my only one (Fredclarkeara after dark) in semi hydro with leca. Which, after all is a modification of the pet method. The only advantage is that I always use same leca but the result ends up being the same ❤❤❤
Ooooo I like the idea of leca. But is leca a soft enough substrate to grow the new roots. In a couple years I might just switch totally to inorganic media. Thanks!
@deedeeblooms7896 Roots love it as long as you never let leca dry out. I have two microfibers going from the deposit up into the middle of the pot that keep the leca always moist. In winter I keep the deposit dry but I make sure the microfibers stay damp. And it has worked well, so far. The older PSB did not ever shrink. I follow this method I learned from Nina although it is the only orchid I use leca with.
I've really been liking the PET method also. I implemented it, for the first time, with my one and only Cycnoches and it's doing great. I remember Stephen Van Kempen Lewis mentioning that PET refers to the type of plastic. I looked it up and it stands for Polyethylene terephthalate which is the material many of our plastic containers are made of. I would've never guessed. Lol
@@pauladixon-williams3246 well hi neighbor!! I still love to watch Florida grower videos but it’s not the same as trying to grow them in So Cal. Although so far this summer the humidity outside has been higher than normal. Thanks for watching!
Wow congratulations for your first bloom. You have so many beautiful orchids collection. Enjoyed full watching. Joined new friend. Stay connected. Lk 19
I was shocked when I discovered the fragrance. I was sitting near it and I kept smelling something very lovely. I looked around and no other orchid was nearby in bloom except this new Sarcochilus. And WOW! It’s sweet like juicy fruit gum. Yum!
Hi- yes their plants are very reasonable in price. For example the new little Brassia was under $15. The 4” blooming size Phal was $38. A good portion of my blooming Oncidiums started tiny from this vendor and most have bloomed within 2 years. Very vigorous and well grown young plants.
Great haul, love them all, very healthy and beautiful!, The Bronze maiden looks fantastic and not fair from blooming size, maybe next year. Thanks for sharing and happy growing 😊
Fantastic haul. So glad you got another Bronze Maiden! FYI... The first orchid is Sogo Vivien 'Leafs Edge'. The second one is Lui's Berry, but not 'Trinity', the 'Trinity' is peloric.
Great haul, love those healthy orchids from both nurseries! Looking forward to seeing those lovely buds to open and hopefully you'll share them. The one that Carlos found for you is very cheery and gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and happy growing 😊
