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I purchased this particular phrag a couple of years ago from Woodstream Orchids. Grew rather slowly at first but has really picked up...

Paphiopedilum Quintal Mini Stone (thaianum Stone Lovely) is blooming for the first time.

Probably looking to add genetics to support multiple flowers on an inflorescence, and make it less demanding in general. Phrag...

In temperate Columbia. New Horizon Orchids.

I remember what I paid in the early 90s for some of Andy Easton's newest hybrids, and would love to have that money now. Or what I paid...

So many of these clones are expensive because of their breeding potential. If you are not a commercial breeder, the price makes them...

The world of expensive orchids is paved with heartbreak. These days I stick with far less expensive fare. Not to say that temptation...

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I used various rock dusts for many years, growing cut flowers, vegetables and small fruits commercially and with organic certification...

https://orchidex.org/phragmipedium/ackers-magic/1041194

I'm posting this a couple of days before it is fully open, because we are headed into a dark and stormy next week or so, which means the...

Something to remember is that most epiphytic orchids grow so slowly that patience is needed - along with careful observation and...

Here’s my Paph Julius and Paph Astonishing Lady opening; Paph Crouching Tiger is in the background and its spikes can be seen...

This might be the last picture of this one. The first flower is fading, and with these short winter days I don't know if the third...

I've found that three applications spaced 5 to 7 days apart does a very complete job. An aside: I work to grow moss on the top of the...