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Today is May 1! And here is our new thread for the month!
Let me start with my two nice bloomers continuing into May.

And a final look at the Jackfowlieara Appleblossom

The Paph Macabre Pleasure is still going strong

Dendrobium jenkinsii/ ( the smaller of the aggregatum type) opens the first of a bunch of spikes


and Vanda Anna is still opening the last buds on that spike.
Vanda Anna also blooms in Summer outside, I seem to remember the blooms a bit flatter then. I am only guessing, the humidity is a lot lower in the greenhouse than outside in the Summer to cause the curly blooms?




And my Bletillas made it through the chilly nights, I only had to cover them once this year. A few plants right against the house wall are starting up the parade.


Please all join in and post away!

Ursula; Vanda Anna is Gorgeous ! even with limp petals. Is it an Old cross?

Gorgeous start to the month Ursula!
It's always nice to see your happy bletilla blooms and the rest of your shows not too shabby either!
This first time bloomer opened up the other day, I was hoping it would flatten out a bit , but that must be the tibicinis in it coming through.


Myc. Marissa's Aurora

And Myc. Emily Valek

Just magnificent you two.
I am off to Atlanta later today. The International Sign Show is starting and we hold our convention with them. Lots of equipment to look at since we added the suite next to our shop. Need to fill it. Also looking forward to seeing fellow owners who we have not seen in years

BBQNBLUES said: Ursula; Vanda Anna is Gorgeous ! even with limp petals. Is it an Old cross?

Yes, it is fairly old, registered in 1978
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/horticu...

Actually, I have to clarify, the flower parts are really thick and sturdy, they have excellent substance, they are just a bit "disheveled "

Thanks.
Lindsey, nice 'Myrms"

I was greeted with a blast of beautiful colors from everyone!! Wow!

Can anybody identify this Orchid for me, this is not my
plant.

Prabhi S

It is a member of the genus Coelogyne. Coelogyne mossieae, or maybe Coelogyne cristata.
Coelogyne nitida and Coelogyne mooreana are two other species that are white with either yellow or orange in the throat.

If I was a betting man, I would say it is likely to be cristata, it is a species with several known varieties, all very similar in color.

And here is a reason the plant is no longer named C. skinneri alba 'Debbie'

Maybe Debbie is just blushing

Yes, she sure is! 😄

I agree Glenn!

This is the second flower to open on Phrag. QF Kamakilo Tyler x Phrag. Twilight.


As I said previously, this is a rather large flower. I think it is quite pretty!
The cross has been registered recently and is Phragmipedium Quintal Bang. I noticed a good number of these being offered for sale at several of the shows that I attended from early February through two weeks ago!

It is a very showy bloom! I am a bit reminded of the Sorcerer's Fire which I like too.

Very dramatic Bill!

We have a question from a new member - @Lancemichael86 asking to identify this Orchid


I was thinking Epidendrum?

I tend to agree Ursula. The growth habit looks like a Reed stemmed Epidendrum. It has very slender growths, roots exiting from those tall, skinny canes, definitely reminds me of E. radicans, E. ibaguense, etc.
If the member can get it to bloom, then we will know.

Thanks Bill! Now we need to know more about his cultural conditions!

Good idea.