My Conservatory, a 2 year snap-shot

[KyushuCalanthe]

Where (which tropics) would you choose, given the chance?[/B]

I've been eyeing Panama as one possibility - stable so far.

 

[biothanasis]

Lovely!!

 

[John Boy]

I can't do this one on the table....

Paphiopedilum Deception II album

 

[SlipperFan]

Very pretty!

 

[NYEric]

Um, I think I might have the same problem there; it's not about white or brown, its about Gringos Ricos!

I like Ecuador, Panama or Peru.

 

[biothanasis]

gorgeous flower!

 

[John Boy]

Here's a little something that flowers twice a year like that. It doesn't really grow much, but this year I got 2 new growths, (some other years it doesn't grow at all),.... so I'm quite please with it. Sorry, but I forgot her name... something O.....

 

[biothanasis]

Interesting blooming habit! Nice photos!

 

[Tom499]

Really interesting plant, and nice flowers.

 

[NYEric]

Octomeria, thanks for sharing.

 

[John Boy]

Thanks for the name Eric!
This picture is last years' Cattleya schroederae with a total of 7 flowers. Right now: I've got 10 buds growing fast, about a week from opening. Gosh,...give me patience!

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice!

 

[cnycharles]

I've been eyeing Panama as one possibility - stable so far.

any particular reason for leaving japan?

your catts are very nice; i've always loved them but space and all has largely kept them from my collection (and their lack of thriving)

 

[John Boy]

Just quickly, better pictures later, including some Cattleyas.

Restrepia Mary Smallman:

 

[John Boy]

This one is a slightly better shot, more controlled:

Now, with this little Cattleya bowringiana coerulea I thought it worth to take a few more pictures:

And, no! The pictures have not been edited whatsoever. These are her actual colors.

 

[Dido]

Thats a great one love the color

 

[NYEric]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[SlipperFan]

Beautiful coerulea, and cute Restrepia.

 

[John Boy]

More Restrepias coming into flower!
Here's one nice hybrid, Megan Amy (cuprea x sanguinea)

Total:

Scale-Shot:

Detail:

 

[SlipperFan]

The power of photography! These Restrepias are wonderful, and the detail can barely be seen in the naked eye.