Currently in bloom

[nikv]

Hi!

It's been ages since I've shared any orchid photos with you all, so I'm trying to correct that. First, I have Cattleya bowringiana var. coerulea. I purchased this plant from Tropical Orchid Farms many years ago and it blooms every Fall. This is the first of four spikes this year.

Next, I was surprised this morning when I went into the greenhouse to water. I saw something bright pink towards the back. This one is Cattleya maxima.

Lastly, I have a first time bloomer. This one is Stanhopea panamensis. I purchased this one from Tropical Orchid Farm. No scent that I can detect.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[Shiva]

Very nice Nik. I particularily like the stanhopea. A rare one and an exceptional clear picture for a type of flowers that is hard to photograph.

 

[etex]

Great blooms,Nik!Good growing!!

 

[Lanmark]

Great selections!

 

[SlipperFan]

Great blooming -- I love the maxima.

 

[NYEric]

Thanx for sharing. Do you top water the stanhopea, heavy or light watering?

 

[nikv]

NYEric, I drench it once per week with the garden hose. Sometimes twice per week during the summer. I water it from the top and get it thoroughly wet.

 

[JeanLux]

Very nice ones!!! It is catt. maxima blooming time, and yours is a great one!!! Jean

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Top notch Catts Nik, and I love the Stanhopea too. Do you know what fern that is growing in there with it?

 

[NYEric]

Thanx for the info!

 

[nikv]

Do you know what fern that is growing in there with it?

Unfortunately, I don't know it. This fern is a "volunteer". I have it growing in a few pots. I think it originally hitched a ride with the green moss that I use to line the baskets. It's pretty, so I don't mind it.

 

[hardy]

I like the Cattleya bowringiana most! I've seen paler ones, ah but the color on that one :drool: