Orchids in bloom

I promised my sister I was going to post these glorious pictures of my orchids in bloom, made possible by her generous gift in the form of a professional flash for my camera. These have not been retouched. Are these perfect, or are they perfect? ;)

Phalaenopsis with green petals, purple sprays, and pink lips.





Wilsonara Opalescent 'Springtime'





Green phalaenopsis with mostly dark red veins.





White phalaenopsis with pink lips.





Dendrobium Sweet Pinky 'Love' from Yamamoto orchids.





More to come later!

Mounting Oncidium Lemon Heart 'Baby Face' Orchid on Cork Bark

I made a short video on how I mount my orchid on cork bark. It's not the only way, but I find this method works for me. If you'd like to mount your orchid and don't know where to start, the video will give you an idea on how to approach it. Thanks for watching! :)

Originally it was supposed to be widescreen, but I had my ugly PJs showing on one side so I had to crop the video to fullscreen :)

Degarmoara Winter Wonderland ‘White Fairy’

This beauty is my new acquisition: the Degarmoara Winter Wonderland ‘White Fairy’ orchid.



Part of the Oncidium Alliance, this orchid is an intergeneric hybrid between Brassia, Miltonia and Odontoglossum. I never get tired of saying "Oncidium Alliance"—it sounds like the name of a band of intergalactic warriors.

The pot had no accompanying label, as with most orchids, so I'm making a guess based on Google research. This is my most expensive orchid—I think I buy orchids to relieve stress, but most likely they will create more stress in the long run. I see a vicious cycle coming on.

This plant has four flower spikes. Although not as tall as other Oncidium spikes in the store, mine is full of buds! I've learned not to buy orchids when they're currently in bloom, but when they're just buds. I get to enjoy them longer and have more time to learn to care for them. Here are more photos of my new baby. :)