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Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 03-16-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By Jeff214
This year's Dendrobium speciosum is...

...a little sad. I did hear that some others in socal are also seeing a poor blooming this spring. Maybe due to a combination of milder and wetter "winter" this year.

I wonder if these can be...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-06-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By Jeff214
Guarianthe skinneri, Laelia superbiens, Encyclia...

Guarianthe skinneri, Laelia superbiens, Encyclia aromatica, Dendrobium speciosum have some thick p-bulbs.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-27-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By Jeff214
I feel like my coeruleas all look yellow the...

I feel like my coeruleas all look yellow the first day, and then turn light blue. Maybe its a coerulescens-ish?

It is shroederae season right? Mine is budding...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 02-24-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,329
Posted By Jeff214
@smweaver. please stop sending me...

@smweaver.

please stop sending me unpleasant messages on flickr.
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 02-22-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By Jeff214
Thanks! I live in dry San Diego, and it seems to...

Thanks! I live in dry San Diego, and it seems to do just fine mounted. Im not near the coast so I dont have the moist temperate climate like Andys orchids… I would say that it did pout for a year...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 02-21-2024, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By Jeff214
Ryncholaelia digbyana

I mounted this a few years ago... it finally bloomed! Double spike too :)

Has a nice lemon pledge fragrance.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53542885494_ffc3588d32_c.jpg
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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-19-2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,128
Posted By Jeff214
Ahh... I couldnt resist too. I wanted to try the...

Ahh... I couldnt resist too. I wanted to try the violaceas so got the semi-alba and coerulea!

I believe SVO is also preparing to release a bunch of new paphs soon as it gets a little warmer...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 02-07-2024, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Jeff214
I really like the green stripes... dare I say...

I really like the green stripes... dare I say more than Rebecca Northen! Both are great :) I'm waiting for my rosea to bloom...

---------- Post added at 02:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 02-05-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Jeff214
Clowesia Grace Dunn

Here is one step from rosea towards Rebecca Northen... Clowesia Grace Dunn. The bulbs on these are very compact, maybe a tad larger than rosea. The fragrance is phenomenal! Citrus and gingery.
...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 02-05-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By Jeff214
I think so too, beautiful contrast in colors. I...

I think so too, beautiful contrast in colors. I love the frilly blooms!
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 02-03-2024, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By Jeff214
I love the ruffly flowers! In terms of the...

I love the ruffly flowers!

In terms of the name, kinboshi, it is a sumo term but from that, it can simply refer to an upset (beating a higher seed/rank), or simply, a great achievement.

I...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 02-03-2024, 12:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 433
Posted By Jeff214
I'm happy that yours bloomed! :) My bag baby Den...

I'm happy that yours bloomed! :) My bag baby Den spectabile took forever too. Now it blooms every year.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 02-03-2024, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By Jeff214
Thanks - It's near a window - but I'm pretty...

Thanks - It's near a window - but I'm pretty limited to what I can do with temperature in my home. The electricity bill in SD is pretty prohibitive. I'll try a heat mat next but I may have to let it...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 01-28-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By Jeff214
Angraecum bosseri spike issue

Hello,

This is the second year my Angraecum bosseri has spiked and yellowed prematurely. Last year I had it outside in 50-70oF with rain, this year I had it indoors 65-70 oF and 60% humidity.
...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-21-2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 232
Posted By Jeff214
Additional January Cattleyas

Here are some blooms that opened up this week:

Rlc. George King 'Serendipity' - bloomed a bit too crowded.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53479500519_396b2ec93a_c.jpg


C....
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-17-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By Jeff214
Encyclia sima is wonderful - I got it at Andy's...

Encyclia sima is wonderful - I got it at Andy's after I saw your post :)


yeah... I lost the fragrance lottery on that one.
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-17-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By Jeff214
Some blooms that opened while I was away on holiday

Here are some blooms that opened while I was away on break.

Lc. Floralia's Azul x C. amethystoglossa

This is probably the easiest orchid I have for me to grow. Sadly it smells terrible... :(
...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-14-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By Jeff214
My brassavola grandiflora (nodosa var...

My brassavola grandiflora (nodosa var grandiflora) only has a strong fragrance in complete darkness. Strong enough for it to be detected across the room. I can only smell them faintly, upclose if the...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 12-27-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 389
Posted By Jeff214
Aww I wish I could have dogs at my place. I've...

Aww I wish I could have dogs at my place. I've always wanted a schnauzer!
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 12-24-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By Jeff214
I didnt measure it but the “cup” part of the...

I didnt measure it but the “cup” part of the flower was about 8”? With the outer sepal (?) maybe 10” ?
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 12-22-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By Jeff214
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53414387263_f3...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53414387263_f3a3768b5f_c.jpg


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53414551919_4dc0445643_c.jpg
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-19-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By Jeff214
Nice! Do these have a nice fragrance?

Nice! Do these have a nice fragrance?
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 12-19-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By Jeff214
Thanks - It's a huge, vigorous plant in a 7 gal...

Thanks - It's a huge, vigorous plant in a 7 gal pot. I've had to trim it down multiple times. Definitely not a window sill or even a greenhouse grower. Thankfully it grows fine outdoors in San Diego....
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 12-18-2023, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By Jeff214
Epiphyllum chrysocardium

I lost of the tag, but based on the fern leaf... I'm pretty sure it's Epi chrysocardium. It's supposed to be a very shy bloomer and after three years... it decided to put on a couple of buds! I hope...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-18-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By Jeff214
Macradenia multiflora

Here's a nice small-sized orchid, Macradenia multiflora. Looks sort of like a bulbo with cymbidium flowers. Apparently it's in the Oncidium alliance?

Has a strong, nice fragrance, which is similar...
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