Recent content by Ernesto

An update on my one compot from this cross, 7 months after deflasking. They aren’t doing as well as my other cross deflasked at the same time (Saint Swithin x delenatii) but they were also deflasked much smaller comparatively. Starting to see some mottling in the leaves of the largest seedling now!

I also deflasked the control group two months ago. Four compots!

Unfortunately the weak dose group ended up browning and died (keeping them submerged for several months probably did a number on em). However, the strong dose group is still around. I’m seeing some proliferation now with one patch growing leaves and another patch being entirely callus tissue at...

7 months post deflasking, and about 2 years since pollinating the mother plant. The seedlings are growing steadily 🙂

10 month update: the plantlets have put on some size! The decreased chlorophyll expression in some of them seems to be persisting as well. I haven’t seen much (if any) root growth yet, but hopefully soon.

I visited Natt’s Orchids in January for my birthday and got the chance to look through their available phrags. Many of them were acquired from Orchid Inn, and I was lucky enough to find this one in spike and for an excellent price. Tucked behind their tag was one of Sam’s, with notes on the...

I find the “cleft chin” pouch of some individuals of this species to be really charming. Does anyone have previously bloomed plants with this cleft pouch that they’re looking to let go of? The photo attached is not mine, but is listed here as an example of what I’m looking for:

8 month update: the three pale plantlets have begun to color up. Watching and waiting to see if the leaves color up entirely or if the chlorophyll is restricted to the centers of the leaves. There are some regular green plantlets nearby for comparison

I can see the value in only breeding plants that are the best of the best, as it fits in the context of running a plant company whose interest is making marginal improvements generation over generation, as well as getting a return on investment. Orchids take a lot of time, space, and labor to...

I’ve grown this plant for 2.5 years now and it decided to reward me for my efforts with two buds on one compact growth. One flower is open now and while it’s a small one the pouch is dark, petals horizontal, and dorsal sepal fairly wide. I’m happy with it and currently debating snipping the...

How’s your flask doing? I also got a flask of CA912 and the largest of the group is spiking now for me.

what hybrid is this Eric? Love the spots

I have a few plants in mind. I’m growing out a flask of Chuck Acker’s white breeding (Acker’s Northstar x La Aldea Tersura) and a remake of his Acker’s Northstar. I probably won’t see flowers for another year or so though I also have a white blooming Margo’s Pinky that Marilyn LeDoux was...

Small world! I went to undergrad at VCU

Welcome! I just moved from NYC to Chicago, so I just missed you. I recommend reaching out to the Manhattan Orchid Society, great group of people