Episode 40 Coelogyne speciosa, Vanda falcata x Vanda coerulea, Restrepia jesupiana 

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Thanks. That's very kind of you to say so.

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Glad you enjoy watching my videos but, gosh, that is a very different climate and it must be challenging when it comes to orchids. One good point though is that you are much further south than we are and so your days in winter aren't as depressingly short as ours. Best wishes. Howard

If you are doing well with C. cristata Restrepias would definitely be a good addition. Also modestly priced in most cases.

Hi Mary, It's tricky to advise other growers. Am I right in thinking that yours are in the house? Since both parents need quite high light levels are yours getting enough light? Maybe try nearer a window? This is the only hybrid I have and I have it hanging up in the greenhouse where it gets plenty of indirect light but shaded in summer. My coelogynes are all much lower down in the greenhouse by comparison.

Hi David. That should work out well. I think they display well in a basket although they do start growing through the sides and underneath which means you have to keep them hanging up after a year or two. I am just about to start watering one of mine for the first time after a two month winter rest because it has just started showing the first buds. I have never managed to grow the beautiful little Bifrenaria wendlandiana we saw in Brazil which is very frustrating. I bought a flask from Dick several years ago. I still have a miserable little plant but have never had any joy with it.

Thanks Julia. I hope you are doing well with your plants.

The largest leaves on mine are 150mm x 20mm

Thanks. I'll have a look after doing my replies.