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A beast indeed.

I find Gongoras interesting and strange but nonetheless beautiful.

Another white beauty for you to enjoy.

An excellent source of information is available on the Saint Augustine Orchid Society website. Look for pests and diseases section and further of application/rotation of chemicals...

In bloom now here on West coast. Very cute native.

A month ago I was walking by my tigrina and heard a significant “pop” and kept returning the rest of the day to watch her unfold.

Very nice example!

Lovely and elegant! I’ve tried more than once and may have to try again.

Another truly lovely classic white. Well Done!

Very Nice example of one of my favorite species

Yes “stupid” is a very loaded word. The only real way to know why a plant was screened was to be on the team, at the table, seeing what the team actually sees, and hearing the discussion. A photo does not always give the “full” story.

Judges can be a lot of things but “stupid” is generally not one of them.

Well done indeed

It’s a simple formula: 1 part good genes + 2 parts very good culture + equal parts timing and luck = maybe

There are a lot of variables on the trail to awards. Good genes is a big factor. Good culture is almost as important ( a great plant with mediocre culture…..) flower presentation, habit and arrangement etc. Timing: weather, freshness, Luck. I personally like the seedling lottery, and have been...

Beautifully bloomed Darlene!

Ah makes sense and I love donkeys too. Would /is this descriptor used with other species as well ? like maxima etc or just specific to mossiae?

Ray’s protocol is a good one. My step 5 is to carefully repot the plant.

Leslie. “Donkey Ear” ??

I too am reading the book and find it quite interesting. I have always played music (classical) to my plants. I have no doubts