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Post by hwinpp on Jul 18, 2011 8:36:37 GMT
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Post by tod2 on Jul 18, 2011 10:33:54 GMT
What beauties!! I too have no knowledge of orchids and to tell the truth they are not my favourite flower, but these magnificent blooms are really stunning - and that blue one!! GORGEOUS!
Wonderful Hwinpp, thanks for showing us.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 18, 2011 15:21:02 GMT
"Quite nice" doesn't begin to cover it, HW. Wow, those are knock-outs and the whole greenhouse setting is pretty glorious. I can definitely understand how people devote lifetimes to orchid study, as the plants themselves are so amazingly varied and even the tiniest orchid flower a gem.
So beautiful, HW -- thanks for showing.
I'm pretty sure Casimira knows a great deal about orchids. It would be super to find out what families are represented in your pics.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Aug 4, 2011 19:18:23 GMT
Stunning...they are absolutely splendid Hwinpp ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 20:21:06 GMT
I really enjoy seeing orchids growing "almost" naturally rather than those spindly things attached to plastic sticks that you see so often.
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 14, 2011 12:36:31 GMT
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Post by tod2 on Jul 12, 2013 17:43:16 GMT
I am hoping Mick or someone can identify this orchid growing in a tub next to the pool - Given as a gift 2 years ago and blooming for the first time.   |
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Post by lugg on Jul 13, 2013 7:25:15 GMT
Beautiful Tod - it is a slipper orchid (I think ) but no idea re type.
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Post by tod2 on Jul 13, 2013 12:57:41 GMT
You are quite right Lugg! I looked it up and it is indeed a Slipper Orchid. I could not find the same variety as mine but the general appearance and shape are the same.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 13, 2013 23:11:10 GMT
It's lovely, Tod. Orchids are SO exotic.
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Post by questa on Sept 14, 2013 3:19:35 GMT
These orchids were growing in an orchid house in the beautiful botanical gardens in Kandy, Sri Lanka             |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 4:23:52 GMT
Beautiful. Orchids often look like they must have originated on a different planet.
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Post by questa on Sept 14, 2013 8:45:05 GMT
I have been told that when I was little I called them "fairy houses"
I see no good reason to change that definition! ;D
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Post by lugg on Sept 14, 2013 9:45:37 GMT
They are lovely Questa - I too have some pics taken there .
I will maybe seek them out later.
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Post by bixaorellana on Sept 16, 2013 7:20:27 GMT
Exquisite, Questa. Love your term, too.
Looking forward to seeing your orchid pictures, Lugg.
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Post by lugg on Sept 17, 2013 20:56:49 GMT
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Post by questa on Sept 17, 2013 23:22:34 GMT
Hello Lugg,
Your orchids are magnificent! I tried to compare various flowers in our collections to see if any matched, but got carried away by the sheer beauty of them.
My neighbour was throwing out 2 large pots of orchids that hadn't been divided for 20 years and were hopelessly root bound and no longer flowering.
I spent 2 days with a pick and clippers and now have 4 pots of happier looking plants. I must learn how to look after them properly.
I couldn't believe the mass of roots, though...imagine a large tub of noodles, set almost like concrete!
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Post by questa on Sept 17, 2013 23:36:12 GMT
This is how neighbour's orchids looked 3 years ago   I hope some pull through my operation on them. |
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Post by htmb on Sept 18, 2013 0:29:09 GMT
These are all so gorgeous! Makes me almost want to grow orchids, but I'm sure it'd be a lost cause for me. I love seeing the orchids in the coconut shells. Wishing you much success, Questa. I really like the colors or your new orchids.
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A few more from Kandy Botanical Gardens - I wonder if they are related to those in Questa's photos ?
