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Eric, I only grow one Dracula. I had another one, but I think my humidity varied too much and the buds kept blasting, so I gave it to someone who grows in a greenhouse and could keep it happy. I'm happy to stick with the Masdies.

Finally! Nice list, Ramón. (And you know the ones I want!! :evil:) All I can say is you need more Phrags!!

Nice new additions! I picked up a Chou-Yi Yuki not too long ago, I can't wait to see it bloom!!

In my Exo-Terra tank, the ambient humidity (without any special devices) is normally above 70%. Over 90% after their daily misting. One of the other advantages of being in the UK!! High humidity most of the time.

Nah... too cold in Canada in the winter! We have the best of both in the UK: cool summers and very mild winters (usually).

Welcome, Meg! You've found a great place to learn all about slipper orchids. Don't be surprised if you find your collection increasing after seeing some of the fantastic things posted here!

Ramón, See my PM....

Yes.:D

Rose, the summers here don't get very hot - if it gets into the 80s its the exception rather than the rule. So, for me, the Masdies are quite easy growers. I think that in general, hybrid Masdies are much more tolerant than a lot of the species.

Thanks guys! It is quite a striking flower, and has pretty good form for this hybrid. It isn't difficult at all, so long as temps don't get too high. It doesn't seem to be quite a fussy about water quality as some of the species Masdies. All in all, I find hybrid Masdies to be easy to grow...

:) Elena just may get a piece if that is the case!

That is beautiful! Thank you, Rudolf! I've got some time to go before my plant is big enough to bloom, but you'll all have to be patient with me!

Nice addition, Jim! So pretty!

This one has just started flowering here:

Yes, Elena, you are so right! The leaves are the most beautiful dark mottled shiny things... It helps give me patience waiting for seedlings to mature to bloom size!

I wasn't expecting to find something like that at the show. Possibly the London Orchid Show coming up next month... but this was simply a case of being in the right place at the right time! Its funny, as I didn't read the label on them at first. I was looking at some helenae, and this was...

Hi Rudolf, Its Shannan, not Jim... but yes, I am really looking forward to seeing what the flower is like! I've not seen even photos of it. Anyone know of any? Also, does anyone know if this is really that much smaller a plant normally? My smallest regular seedling is about 4"LS, and this...

Listing the plants and when they will be posted is a great idea! It helps everyone plan ahead. I had thought that there would be multiple plants per week - unless that would be too confusing?

I was very happy to come home with this precious little thing from the Bournemouth Orchid Society Show on Saturday. Here is a photo of the plant & one of it in comparison to the other vietnamense seedlings...

Well, it is two growths... but they are SO LITTLE! I had a poke around, and they appear to be connected, so they are the same plant, and not just two tiny seedlings potted up together. If they grow well, it may be that it could be divided in a couple of years... want to put your name on a...