Another cluster of flowers

Another great potential trade if it's big enough. (He, he).

Nick

A division will be available. It is a large plant but it needs 2 or 3 years before it will be unmanageable. Then I'll have a lot. But I've identified a candidate that will be available in a few weeks. I'll be in touch.

Shaved, WOW! I love this one. Please tell me it is fragrant. Now that my green collection is under way, I am adding the blues and this one is outstanding.

No fragrance but still worthy of owning. Grows easy around here.

I have the same plant which is budding but nothing opened yet. What bothers me with this plant is the flowering spike is floppy, so the flowers hang down. It is pretty, though.

Jane

Yes Jane, I think that is its weakness also. But the flower and ease of growth makes up for it.

Shavedmonkey - Do you know of any fragrant blues that are easy for beginners?

Hi treehugger. I see you are in zone 6 MD. I'm in zone 10b in Florida. The greater the distance from zone to zone the greater the variation of what works and is easy. I'd suggest joining the local orchid society if you are not already a member. They live in your zone and the experienced growers have found the best plants and methods that match your needs.

Ask how to grow a phal and get a variety of answers per zone. And there have been a few confrontations of what to do. I guess down around the Equator hardly any plants take direct sun. And in Ohio those same plants might take all they can get.

Location matters a lot. Join a society...

This orchid found its way into the house due to cold weather. It is still in bloom since the original post on this thread.

I love your Maikai Louise,gorgeous color.Any chance you might have another for trade?

Allymarie

I forgot that I had one, so no trade is needed. It's in bloom now.

Nick

Another view.

Nick

Hi Nick, I did send you a division of this plant. Perhaps this is it?

Allymarie, I intend to repot this in the early spring. Can you wait?

No doubt, it's done real well.

Nick

Yes I can wait until spring.Thanks!

Allymarie

Bc Maikai is usually fragrant, but only after midnight.