My recent acquisition from OL w/o shipping

[ncart]

My OS invited Jason Fischer for his presentation about Japapnese orchids and I hosted him during his stay. I had such a great time spending time with him.

As he arrived at Portland, we drove to visit Theresa Hills at Hillsview Orchids and spent some time. ( It was my first time to visit her greenhouse. ) OMG! :drool: What an incredible greenhouse. Lots of complex paphs.

His presentation was excellent and I am so glad that lots of people showed up. I am looking forward to his 'next' visit to Portland.

Here are my plants. :rollhappy:

1. Paraphalaenopsis labukensis (pre-order)

2. Paph. Pink Sky & Paph Platy Swith 'Maxima' x Norito Hasegawa 'Banana Split' (pre-order)

3. Neofinetia falcata 'Shutennou' (at the meeting)

4. Cym goeringii 'Shuuen' (gift/experiment) - Per Jason, this one is going to stay outsite during the winter.

5. Dendrobium moniliforme 'Kouryou' (gift / experiment ) - Per Jason, this one, too is going to stay outside during the winter.

 

[biothanasis]

:clap::clap: wonderful purchases...

 

[SlipperFan]

Beautiful plants. Nice that your society had Jason come and talk.

 

[etex]

Wow!! Great plants. Glad you had a great time. I bet the visit to the greenhouse was awesome!!

 

[JeanLux]

must have been fine moments!!!! Very nice buy!!! I am curious to hear about your experience with the Paraphalaenopsis (I already killed 2 of them )!!! Jean

 

[NYEric]

Cool, I'mgoing to order a Cym. goeringii! Thanx for sharing.

 

[Ross]

Great buys! I'm "gearing up" my self control for Saturday. We always stop by Orchids, Ltd. before or after the OSM meeting.

 

[ncart]

Cool, I'mgoing to order a Cym. goeringii! Thanx for sharing.

You are welcome and good luck. They are really cool-looking flowers.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Nice looking group of plants.

The C. goeringii and D. moniliforme should be OK down to 25 F, but below that I'd give them some protection from direct frost. More importantly, come spring get them in a warm position early as possible. I've talked with folks in England who've tried these in their gardens and failed - not due to cold, but rather the lack of spring warmth. Spring comes around April here and by May it is nice and warm - fall also remains warm through October. So, a minimum of 5 months of 70+ degrees is normal for them. Good luck with your experiment!

 

[ncart]

Nice looking group of plants.

The C. goeringii and D. moniliforme should be OK down to 25 F, but below that I'd give them some protection from direct frost. More importantly, come spring get them in a warm position early as possible. I've talked with folks in England who've tried these in their gardens and failed - not due to cold, but rather the lack of spring warmth. Spring comes around April here and by May it is nice and warm - fall also remains warm through October. So, a minimum of 5 months of 70+ degrees is normal for them. Good luck with your experiment!

Thanks. 25F, huh? It is very rare to get the temparature that low in Portland. I think I can manage that.

During Jason's presentation, your pictures were featured.