Tag Archives: Phalaenopsis

Foliage Followup – March 2011

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Andrew

I was going to head outside to get some shots of some bulb foliage that didn’t manage to bloom in time for Bloom Day but it’s raining so instead I looked around inside for a few things to shoot. Saintpaulia … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – March 2011

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Andrew

Mostly Gesneriads this month again. I’ve got Snowdrops and Crocus up but neither of them opened on time for today. Episcia ‘Jim’s Hall’s Choice’ – First time this one has bloomed for me. It’s got a ton of buds coming … Continue reading →

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SOOS Orchid Show, Part 3: “Orchid-Like” Orchids

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Andrew

Here are the common plants, the Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, and Oncidiums that are the gateway plants of the Orchid family. I only really took pictures of stunning plants or oddballs of the group, walking past crowded tables of Phals that look … Continue reading →

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New Orchid + More Orchid Stuff

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Andrew

Here’s a new Phalaenopsis I picked up today. No name but the colour’s interesting. It’s also a pretty small plant (right now at least). No name. I also think I might have two spikes on my Oncidium Sharry Baby ‘Sweet … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, March 2010

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Andrew

My second Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. Spring is still not quite here in spite of some fantastically warm weather so once again I can only show you what’s flowering inside my house right now. It’s nice to be able to … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, February 2010

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Andrew

This is my first Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. Lots to post pictures of though! My Phalaenopsis NOID continues to flower its strange recently green flowers: Phalaenopsis NOID This plant is on my mom’s plant stand with some of her African … Continue reading →

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Southern Ontario Orchid Society Show, 2010

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Andrew

I spent this morning at the Southern Ontario Orchid Show. Got there at around 10:30 and stood in line for half an hour. Paid my entry, checked my coat and went for the sales tables. Here was my haul: I … Continue reading →

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Phalaenopsis NOID Flowering

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Andrew

This opened at the end of January. Strangely enough it’s a lot more green than it was before. Will see how it changes as the flower ages, though so far not much. I’m not too disappointed as it was free, … Continue reading →

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Wish list addition: Paph. acmodontum & Phal. Mini Mark

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Andrew

Very tempted during the SOOS Meeting yesterday by a nice specimen of Paph. acmodontum that was for sale in bloom. It’s always a good idea to be cautious of orchid species as they can be a lot pickier than their … Continue reading →

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Southern Ontario Orchid Society Meeting

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Andrew

Today I went to the Southern Ontario Orchid Society’s meeting which was also at the Toronto Botanical Gardens (where I will be again next Sunday (probably) for another Gesneriad meeting and again in two weeks for the SOOS Show). I’ve … Continue reading →

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