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<\/a><\/p>\nMom\u2019s Cymbidium never disappoints\u2013this photo with flash.<\/p>\n
Softer shot without flash.\u00a0 This same plant has more spikes coming, and the other divisions of this plant are spiking, too.\u00a0 Hard to know why some flowers open earlier than others\u2026<\/p>\n Here are two flats of seed pots I planted yesterday.\u00a0 Lots of perennials here\u2013very hopeful to get some decent germination ultimately some amazing new plants for the garden.<\/p>\n Another timing mystery\u2013this Masdevallia usually blooms in spring.\u00a0 But it has been blooming since November.\u00a0 There are four divisions of this plant from the original.\u00a0 One of the parent\u2019s names is M. ignea \u201cBean\u201d, which I think is funny.<\/p>\n A pretty clear shot showing the amazing colors of this cultivar.<\/p>\n Part of the beauty of Masdevallia orchids is the way the blooms open\u2013fantastic grace and sculptural beauty at every step.<\/p>\n I have inherited a few Cymbidiums over the years, so it is tough to keep track of which ones are which.\u00a0 On top of that, labeling is my weak point.\u00a0 This division is about to open\u2013should be open in the next week or ten days.\u00a0 It appears to be larger and lighter than \u201cMom\u2019s\u201d, but we\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This fuzzy picture shows a spike on the full-sized Cymbidium that we received from Karl Huffbauer.\u00a0 This cultivar has nearly-white flowers with maroon spots.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I ran out and took a few pictures to share on this wet, gloomy day.\u00a0 The only bright spots in the greenhouse are the orchids. Mom\u2019s Cymbidium never disappoints\u2013this photo with flash. Softer shot without flash.\u00a0 This same plant has more spikes coming, and the other divisions of this plant are spiking, too.\u00a0 Hard to … Continue reading Greenhouse Orchids<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n