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There is so much to learn from the in situ photos you have posted these past several years. Many thanks for taking the time to share them. Mike

I have read that Oomycetes (water molds) can infect both plants and humans. Mike

It is a dark, mottled green on top and solid purple underneath. The green is dark, but not as dark as armeniacum or micranthum. Mike

Steller plant. Deserves every point. Mike

I have a couple about the same size as yours and another 7-8 that are a little smaller. Your plant looks fine. They are just slow growers, which is funny because either parent grows very well for me. Not a good example of hybrid vigor. The only thing that is odd is that they seem to be extra...

The tag doesn't say Seattle Orchids and the only additional information is SG263 on the end of the tag. I suspect these are available from many sources, as I see that both Norman's and Hausermann's sold them at one time. I don't grow many oncidiums, so these were new to me. I just can't get...

I suspect many of you are familiar with this plant, but I saw it for the first time a few weeks ago and purchased it immediately. The photo does not do justice as the coloration is striking and catches your attention from across the room. I suspect we have been genetically tuned to be aware of...

There is trail at the end of the beach that makes a loop around the hill overlooking the ocean. I saw a very large clump of what I thought was trichocentrum cebolleta. It was 5-6 m above the ground and more than 1 m in diameter. Hard to make a positive ID at that distance and it wasn't in...

Brings back fond memories, orchids everywhere. On a side note, the zip lines above El Establo in Santa Elena are world class, with the last part of the circuit going from the edge of the mountain to a TV tower about 0.25 km away. Mike

Seen in the Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society display at a show in Indianapolis. The dorsal is nearly as wide as my hand. I believe the plant was awarded several weeks ago. Mike

Rick, your plants look really healthy and happy. I enjoy seeing other people's growing spaces. Mike

Thanks for the photo. Mike

Sorry to revive this old thread, but how large are the leaves on this hybrid and could you describe them, or maybe even attach a photo. Thanks. Mike

The first one is Fritz Schomburg. It is the last of a flask from OZ using besseae "Mega". The natural spread is 13 cm. The second is Peruflora's Cirila Alca "Peggy" AM/AOS. It is a reliable bloomer and is growing very well this year. The petals don't really have notched ends, the tips are...

This is Saint Swithin, philippinense "Super Long Petals" x roth "Leo" SM/JOGA. I purchased it as a seedling several years ago from Sam at a show in Ohio. The dorsal is about 5 cm wide and the petals are 21 cm long, with a nice twist. This is the first bloom and there are just 3 flowers, but...

One plant, two fans, removed from awarded mother as very small growths and placed into moss for root development. They grew so well, I just left them in moss. When I repot the mother plant, I will put it into moss too. Mike

Well done! They both look great. Mike

If you intend to keep the virused plants, then you don't need to test anymore. Eventually, you will have problems with thrips, or you will be careless one day, and the virus will spread to your clean plants. You can't keep your collection clean if you have any virused plants. It just won't...

Great plant and very nice growing area. Looks like a lot of healthy plants. Mike

I don't believe I have ever seen a phrag like this before with light coloration and several large flowers. Mike