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Not a novice. I havebeen growing orchids over 20 years. But, I am thinking about trying something new with my Phrags. I would like to starting to add Grodon to my media mix. I once read on here that Grodon need a prep soaking before using? Any suggestions? George

Here are a few pictures of a new kovachii cross by Chuck Acker. This is Phrag. Fall River (Petit Port x fisherii) x kovachii 'Peruvian Love'. My plant is just 2.5 years from flask. I purchased the plant directly from Chuck. It is a small plant and the flowet is approx. 3.5 inches across. For a...

I found this interesting and thought you might also. The first image is an undifferentiated hybid , Phrag. QF Naukana Kealoha (Inca Treasure x longifolium) #5862. The last 2 are a newer acquisition QF Naukana Kealoha (Inca Treasure X longifolium var. Gracile) # 3252 & 3254. I find it striking...

I received an HCC from our Dallas Judging center a couple weeks ago for my Les Varines. This is my second award for Les Varines. These are two totally different plants. My first was a purchased division. This one, my second was from a flask that I purchased a few years ago. Here are pictures of...

I have 2 different Bouley Bay Plants. The older/larger has no clonal name. The younger/smaller is Cherry Run. My older plant bloomed back in January. My younger just open it's bloomed this week. Their flowers are about the same size, about 5 inches vertical from the tip of the dorsal sepal to...

As many of you probably know we have had tremendous cold coupled with massive power outages. I went without any power for over 83 hours! Thank God I purchased a generator for my greenhouse. But, They run on gasoline. Early Tuesday morning, 5 or 6 it ran out of gas. When I awoke my greenhouse was...

Here is my 5-6 year old Fanaticum. I blooms like clockwork every February. One plant will always have a double bloom while the other only a single. George

As many of you probably know I am a slipper guy! I have raising orchids over 20 years. Over that time I have specialized in slippers and Phrags. in particular. For the last several years I buy flasks from Terry Partin, Chuck Acker and Ecuagenera for my own cultivation Sometimes, I end up with...

Hello, Here are a couple color images of my first blooming of QF Red Wings. It is a cross of Eric Young 4N'H.S.' X RedRocket. I have had the plant for just over 3 years. It is a medium size phrag. with a tall spike of 27 - 28 inches. The bloom is about 4.5 inches across. It is a deep saturated...

Good morning all, Happy New Year! I am glad 2020 is past and hope that 2021 will be a much happier for us all. I feel that we are lucky to raise orchids. While, we can't go out and visit friends, we can still safely work with and enjoy our beautiful babies. Hopefully, orchid shows may begin...

My Paph. Transvaal, first blooming, 3 flowers about 5 inches tall.

Hello all, Here are a couple images that I took today inside of my greenhouse of my first bloom of Phrag. QF Leina'ala. I acquired this plant as a seedling a couple years ago. I feel that uou can really see the Inca Treasure influence in this flower.

Here is an image of the fifth flower of my Haley Decker this year. I think they keep getting better each subsequent flower.(DSC5106) The second flower is my first bloomer for my Phrag. QF Ula'ula.

Here are a couple images of my Phrag. humboldtii fortuna. This is the first blooming. The plant seemed a little small. I expected larger before it bloomed. What is the difference between humboldtii and humboldtii fortuna?

My delenatii vinicolor just opened. This is the first bloom for this plant. I really think it turned out great.

This is Phrag. QF Kiamana. This is a cross of longifolium 'pink' X Mem. Julius Dixler. I love the the pink blush on the pouch and petals.

My Phrag. Leslie Garay is blooming for the first time for me. I think the fan caused the right to curl.

My Paph. Ho Chi Min is blooming for the first. I am so pleased. But, the flower is a little deformed. No judging here. I will still enjoy it myself. Hope you do as well.