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Author Archives: kennethijoy
Rhynchostele (Lemboglossum) Aptera
Rhynchostele aptera is a beautiful and easy-to-grow orchid that is native to the rainforests of Mexico. It is a member of the family Orchidaceae and is closely related to the genus Odontoglossum. Rhynchostele aptera is a small plant that typically … Continue reading
Odontoglossum naevium
Odontoglossum naevium is a beautiful and rare orchid that is native to the cloud forests of Central and South America, primarily found in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Within its natural habitat, this orchid species thrives at altitudes … Continue reading
Dendrobium Cuthbertsonii is in bloom
I purchased this Dendrobium Cuthbertsonii from Gold Country Orchids in 2019. It is planted in sphagnum moss in a 2″ clay pot and sits on the east side of my greenhouse where it gets morning sun and mostly shade in … Continue reading
Cattleya Summer Spot ‘Carmela’ is in bloom
I purchsed this Cattleya Summer Spot ‘Carmela‘ from Kawamoto Orchids several years ago. It was a seedling when I got it, and I put it high up in my orchid room in the warmest, sunniest spot — and it did … Continue reading
Odontoglossum Harryanum is in bloom
I purchased this Odontoglossum Harryanum from Ecuagenera in the Spring of 2020. it is planted in a bark mix in a clay pot and has two spikes, each with four flowers. It has grown well for me on the cool … Continue reading
Odontioda (Eric Young x Victoria Village)
I acquired this Odontioda (Eric Young x Victoria Village) from Bob Hamilton on my visit to his greenhouse in September of 2019. It currently has a 24-inch branching spike with eight flowers. This is one of my favorite plant. I … Continue reading
Odontoglossum tenue is in bloom
I purchased this Odontoglossum tenue from Ecuagenera this April. It is a small plant, and I placed it with my seedlings after cleaning it up. Yesterday, I noticed that it had bloomed. Only four flowers on a short spike, but … Continue reading
Rossioglossum schlieperianum is in bloom
I purchased this Rossioglossum schlieperianum from Ecuagenera in 2019, and it is now in bloom. It has grown slowly, but developed a spike this year which has four flowers. This plant is found in El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and … Continue reading
Odontoglossum (Pesky Trans x Dr. Tom)
I acquired this Odontoglossum (Pesky Trans x Dr. Tom) from Bob Hamilton in my visit to his greenhouse in June of 2021. It is blooming with a 30″ branched spike with 17 flowers. I don’t know what I will do … Continue reading
Ken Joy's Orchid Blog 