Monthly Archives: June 2016

In Bloom in the Orchid Room

Posted on June 14, 2016 by kennethijoy

Several things are in bloom in the orchid room this week. My Dendrobium Aussie Chip is in bloom.  I purchased this plant from Al’s Orchid Greenhouse on a trip to Washington DC last July.  It was in bloom when I … Continue reading →

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Paphiopetalum Delenatii

Posted on June 9, 2016 by kennethijoy

When ordering a plant from Sunset Valley Orchids, it seems like there is always a “gift” plant that comes along also.  I received an order from SVO yesterday, and the gift plant was a Paphiopetalum Delenatii (Paph. delenatii ‘1/2 album’ x … Continue reading →

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Coelogyne Multiflora ‘Suwada’ CBR/AOS

Posted on June 9, 2016 by kennethijoy

I purchased this Coelogyne Multiflora ‘Suwada’ CBR/AOS from Sunset Valley Orchids, and it arrived on June 8th.  It is a healthy plant, planted in small bark, and is much taller than I realized.  When flowering, it should have large sprays of … Continue reading →

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Larger RO tank has arrived

Posted on June 9, 2016 by kennethijoy

I have installed a evaporative cooler in the solarium, and attached it to my RO system (as the local water is crap).  But have found that on very hot days, the RO system cannot keep up with the water requirements … Continue reading →

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Finished Trays in the Solarium Yesterday

Posted on June 9, 2016 by kennethijoy

I finished the trays on the stone table in the solarium on Wednesday, June 8th.  This should give me additional space for orchids, as well as a place to showcase my blooming plants.  They drain to a bucket on the … Continue reading →

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Psychopsis Papilio var alba is in bloom

Posted on June 3, 2016 by kennethijoy

My Psychopsis Papilio var alba is in bloom.  I purchased this orchid from an international vendor at the San Francisco Orchid Show in February.  It initially had one tall spike, and is now growing another.  There are 2+ pseudobulbs, and (since … Continue reading →

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