Monthly Archives: May 2017

Encyclia Radicans is in bloom

I purchased this Encyclia Radicans at Orchids in the Park in San Francisco on July 23, 2016.  I placed it on the top shelf in the solarium, and it has grown well.  It now has two spikes, each with four flowers, … Continue reading

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Odontioda Prism ‘Glow’ x Crystal Palace

I acquired this Odontioda Prism ‘Glow’ x Crystal Palace from Bob Hamilton on my visit to his greenhouse on May 7, 2017.  When I got it home, I noticed that it didn’t have a tag, and inquired if Bob knew the … Continue reading

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Odontoglossum Tribbles ‘HH’ 4N x Odontoglossum Avranches ‘HH’ 4N

I acquired this Odontoglossum Tribbles ‘HH’ 4N x Odontoglossum Avranches ‘HH’ 4N from Bob Hamilton on my visit to his greenhouse on May 7, 2017.  It is a seedling, planted in a clear two-inch plastic pot, and looks to be a … Continue reading

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Rossioglossom (Schlieperianum x williamsianum) is in bloom

I purchased this Rossioglossom (Schlieperianum x williamsianum) from the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate on my visit to their open house on July 8, 2016.  It initially came with a two spikes in bud, but the flowers from these spikes did not … Continue reading

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Burregeara Sunkissed ‘Butter Cup’ is in bloom

I purchased this Burrageara Sunkissed ‘Butter Cup’ from eBay vendor Kawamoto Orchids in March 2016.  It is a medium-sized plant, and I purchased it because I like the color.  I have planted it into a bark mix, and placed it on the … Continue reading

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Stanhopea Embreel is in bloom

My Stanhopea Embreel is in bloom — and very fragrant.  I purchased this plant from the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate on July 8th.  It formed the spike about a month ago, and has been steadily growing.  The flowers opened over a 10 … Continue reading

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Wilsonara (Don Bivin ‘Challenger’ x Bouley Bay ‘Galaxy’)

I purchased this Wilsonara (Don Bivin ‘Challenger’ x Bouley Bay ‘Galaxy’) from the Tiny Jungle at their open house on Saturday, May 20, 2017.  It is a very large plant with 10+ pseudobulbs and two 4′ inflorences that are just beginning … Continue reading

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Stelis Pilosa

I purchased this Stelis Pilosa from the Tiny Jungle at their open house on Saturday, May 20, 2017.  It is a small mounted plant that is currently in bloom.  It is a species orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama, … Continue reading

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Odontoglossum Roy Wittwer x Splendidum

I acquired this Odontoglossum Roy Wittwer x Splendidum from Bob Hamilton on my visit to his greenhouse on May 7, 2017.  This is one of the seedlings that Bob gave me, and it should be an interesting plant.  Odontoglossum Roy Wittwer … Continue reading

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Symphyglossum sangulnea x Odontoglossum Excellens

I acquired this Symphyglossum sangulnea x Odontoglossum Excellens from Bob Hamilton on my visit to his greenhouse on May 7, 2017.  This is one of the seedlings that Bob gave me, and it should be an interesting plant.  Symphyglossum sangulnea is … Continue reading

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