by jennlbpak | Aug 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dendrobium are slowly gaining popularity in the U.S. Native to Australia (as their name implies) these plants look a little different than their non-Australian cousins. You can tell if your plants are Aussie Dendrobiums by their distinctive starburst-shaped bloom. ...
by jennlbpak | Jul 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
There is perhaps no group of orchids more recognized by the public as orchids than Cattleyas. Starting with that first bloom found on a plant used as shipping material in the 1800’s, this group’s large showy flowers have captured the eye of collectors the world...
by jennlbpak | Jun 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is how I grow rambling Bulbophyllum. I am pretty stubborn though, too – the pile of pins was used several months ago to turn the new growths back into the pot. I thought I had done a good job, but it just carried on and made new growths heading straight for...
by jennlbpak | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Complex or Bulldog Paphiopedilums first show up in orchid cultivation in the 19th century. Breeders and growers continue to develop new and different colors and patterns, but this group is unmistakable with their large (generally round), waxy, long-lasting flowers....
by jennlbpak | Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Maudie type slipper orchids are some of the easiest to grow and most commonly available slipper orchids on the market. As we begin our look at this wonderful group of orchids, we thought we would start with one of the easiest to grow. Collectors will be able to grow...
by jennlbpak | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here are some of the plants that caught my eye on the show table from the recent September NCOS meeting. Bulbophyllum miniatum Dendrobium Enobi ‘Splash’ Bulbophyllum A-Dorible ‘Candy Ann’ – close-up Bulbophyllum A-Dorible ‘Candy Ann’ growing in a wooden...
