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From flask from Sam.Second bloomer, tag says sanderae but no dots at all, I think we should call it sanderianum.

Anyone can guess what this orchid is on my adventure through the OrquiDeValle orchid nursery in Cali, Colombia? Three guesses… And...

Left to right- sulivongii from Paph Paradise, coccineum, daoense both from Hengduan Mtns Biotech.

I would feel remiss if I did not take the time to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate that Holiday will some...

Finally, after years of waiting, my Paphiopedilum bellatulum is flowering. This is one of my oldest Paphiopedilum of the subgenus...

While this year's blooming is not at its best, it's still lovely to see... I will do more with the stakes later. the bud picture shows...

This one I took on 30th October 2023

As promised here are the daylight photos: Appears quite red. NS 13 cm.

This little species in my opinion is one of the true gems of the orchid world!! I have to make an effort to pay close attention to...

I asked about sourcing some plants a almost a year ago and finally scored plants back in June. Here is the first one to bloom. Not a...

It is rare for me to flower one of these, let alone two at once. In fact, I bought the 'Bessie' clone in 2010, flowered it in 2012 and...

Another catt flowering early but very well with the biggest new growth it’s ever produced. It may be approaching its full potential. It...

Here is my oro blanco, from Elsner Orchids

Here is a little gem to contrast all the big Cattleya posts. I still pause with the Sophonitis into Cattleya transition. Another...

Thanks to my dear friend Leslie, who gifted me this plant, today I can enjoy of this beaty in my collection!!!! He called it ¨Green...