Dendrobium Samarai

This is Dendrobium Samarai. I have had this plant for a couple years now and this is the first time it has bloomed. The parents of this plant are dendrobium antennatum and dendrobium stratiotes. Both of the parents look similar in color and shape and the blooms stand about 2" tall. I have this growing in a 6" clay pot and my special media mix that i blogged about a few posts ago.

Vanda coerulea

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        Vanda coerulea, commonly known as Blue Vanda or Autumn Lady's Tresses, is a species of orchid endemic (meaning that it is native or indigenous) to Assam and neighboring Khasi hills with its range extending to China. It has bluish purple flowers which are very long lasting compared to other orchids. The juice of the flower is used as eye drops for glaucoma, cataract and blindness. Active ingredients of Vanda coerulea may fight against visible signs of aging skin.

        I received this plant 20 months ago to the date. I had bought it at the South Florida Orchid Society show at the University of Miami on 10/01/10. I only remember the date because my wife was doing our friends wedding hair that day. While she went and worked, I got to drive down to the university and check out the show. I believe this plant cam from R.F. Orchids and this is the third time it has bloomed for me. I love coerulea flowers and have a few here and there. Hope you enjoy!

Den. Enobi Purple 'Splash'

        This is one of my favorite phalaenopsis type dendrobiums. I have had this plant, and a few more siblings, for a couple years now. I love how the pinkish, purple, splash goes around the edges of the entire flower and the labellum has that grain look in it. I first found out about this plant from a post on Orchid Board and fell in love with it. I have not seen too many of them for sale lately, but they are becoming more popular. I found mine on Ebay and bought a couple of them. When they arrived from shipping, there were a few keiki's and I potted them up. The keiki's are still about a year from blooming and when they do, I plan on selling and giving some away. 

Tropical Storm Beryl

So Beryl went through Jacksonville the last couple days. We were very lucky and didn't have any damage. The greenhouse was a safe haven for all my orchids and none were hurt. We lost power for about 5 hours during the night due to a huge oak tree that feel towards the back of the neighborhood. Here's hoping that all of your 'chids stayed out of harms way and the more importantly you and your family is safe from Beryl.