This is a first bloom seedling of the primary hybrid of Dendrobium chrysopterum (New Guinea) and Dendrobium glomeratum (Moluccas Islands, Indonesia). While clearly retaining the shape of Dendrobium chrysopterum, the usual orange/yellow candy corn coloration is replaced with orange/pink. The size … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Hsinying Chrysopense
Cymbidium dayanum
We love Cymbidium dayanum! For the past two years, this orchid has resided on a hook below the eaves outside our front door for the warmer months (March-November). Her location is somewhat determined by size, now about 3' (1m) in all directions. This beautiful Cymbidium cast too much shade on the … [Read more...] about Cymbidium dayanum
The “moss mount” for orchids: improving moisture and root growth
This is a simple modification that we've made to a number of Dendrobium cork mounts and baskets, and it has dramatically improved root growth, and subsequently, cane growth. It can be an asset to growing humidity- or moisture-loving species and hybrids in a drier environment, or help maintain more … [Read more...] about The “moss mount” for orchids: improving moisture and root growth
Affordable, flexible benches and growing spaces for hanging mounted orchids both indoors and outdoors
When we built our second shadehouse, one of the design challenges was what to use for growing benches. We have visited a number of greenhouses, large and small, and have seen a few great configurations. But what would work for our situation -- a relatively small shadehouse (6' x 8') that would … [Read more...] about Affordable, flexible benches and growing spaces for hanging mounted orchids both indoors and outdoors
LED lights for orchids: our Paphiopedilum seedling growing area
Once upon a time, after wishing for more quality Paphiopedilum seedlings, we rubbed the magic eBay lantern, and a flask of Paphiopedilum fairrieanum arrived at our house. Not content with one wish, we kept wishing, and more flasks of Paphiopedilum species appeared in the coming year. One shelf of … [Read more...] about LED lights for orchids: our Paphiopedilum seedling growing area
The Indoor Sun: Growing orchids under high intensity LED lights
As we know, innovation is often born of necessity. And an expanding orchid collection. The winter of 2016-2017 was one of the wettest -- and coldest -- that we have seen at our location in many years. We had sub-freezing nights from late November to mid March, with lows regularly dropping into … [Read more...] about The Indoor Sun: Growing orchids under high intensity LED lights
Cymbidium Mitzi ‘Mabel’
Cymbidium Mitzi 'Mabel' is one of the hardiest of all of our Cymbidium ... plus has 3' (1m) long flower stalks that last for over two months. No wonder it is a favorite orchid of ours! Certainly not compact, as with most Cymbidium madidium hybrids: the width in bloom can be around 5-6' (2m): it … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Mitzi ‘Mabel’
Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wasselli subsp
An interesting Dockrillia (Dendrobium) in our collection. We obtained this plant from a Dockrillia collector who originally purchased it as a subspecies of Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii. The canes are much thinner than the Dockrillia wassellii that I have seen -- more like a Dockrillia … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wasselli subsp
