I've introduced myself - now meet some of my orchids!

Orchidementia · #1 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 11:30 PM

NoID Phal; NoId Nobile type Denobrium; Paph. Raisin Pie 'Hsinying' x sib x Supersuk 'Eureka' x sib; Phal Taisuco 'Mercy' x Taisuco 'Sheen;' Phal Yellow Saltman; BadID? Miltonia (AM207 Red)

BunnytheOrchid · #2 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 11:35 PM

Very pretty!

Great growing!

solay · #3 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 11:37 PM

I love them all! Especially the Paph. and the last Phal. Very pretty and healthy. Thanks for the pics.

Orchidementia · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Thanks! I think the paph. has the best names ever. The 'Saltman' is a kitchen orchid, along with Milt. Robert Jackson 'Wild Thing,' which either has an eye (most likely) or a spike starting (least likely) - either way, I'm very happy; as the photos show, this poor orchid went through a lot and nearly died:

Martine · #5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 12:05 AM

All beautiful, but love, love, love the last one (Saltman)!

Orchidementia · #6 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 12:11 AM

Well, since phal Yellow Saltman has two fans (besides me) - more pics:

solay · #7 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 02:30 AM

Beautiful. Love the pictures! You need to enter the May photo contest!

Orchidementia · #8 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 02:55 AM

Wow - thanks! While I think my orchids are 'special' (because they're alive) I know they're really probably pretty common and no big deal, so your compliments on my plants and photography made my week! Thanks again!!

On edit: I took my avatar photo with my iPhone, and the rest with a more real camera.

norris · #9 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 03:55 AM

You have some very nice plants and blooms there

My favorite is the pic of your Noid Dendrobium, It's very beautiful!

patlee · #10 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 05:09 AM

Love that yellow phal--Saltman

Thanks for throwing up the additional pictures. It's a real winner. Thanks for sharing

Orchidementia · #11 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by norris

You have some very nice plants and blooms there

My favorite is the pic of your Noid Dendrobium, It's very beautiful!

Thanks! I could not resist that Den ... and since I got it Trader Joe's, there was no reason to resist it - it was only $8. I don't know if you can tell, but it has five new shoots already. It releases a very mild, very sweet fragrance at night. I'm pretty sure my next orchid will be from this group.

patticake · #12 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 06:40 AM

NICE! I think I can smell them from here!!!

Beautiful photos! Thanks for posting them!

pikevi · #13 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 07:05 AM

Welcome to the forum, orchidementia!!

I simply love your nick

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And you have some beautiful orchids in your collection.

Thanks for the photos.

orchid_girl · #14 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 08:05 AM

Gorgeous blooms!!!! I love them all, I can't decide which I like more

**Tobi** · #15 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 09:29 AM

Very lovely 'chids you have there. Looks like you're well on your way to being a orchaholic like the rest of us.

kid a · #16 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 03:39 PM

Aww! Those are so beautiful! I love seeing pictures of orchids, it makes my day go smoother. You are doing a really good job growing. I love that first phal in post 1 and the saltman. Thanks for making my day better:-)

Orchidementia · #17 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tobi

Very lovely 'chids you have there. Looks like you're well on your way to being a orchaholic like the rest of us.

Right now I just have orchidementia: more survivors than murdered orchids, so I have the delusion I might be able to grow them, coupled with Magpie Syndrome (the inability to pass up bright, beautiful things). I've already got my eye on yet another Milt with striking lavender and yellow flowers, and my husband wants me to try to grow a vanilla, even though it's a vine and may require special lights. He doesn't care; once he found out vanilla was more than a flavor, he was eager for me to add it to the collection!

Orchidementia · #18 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kid a

Aww! Those are so beautiful! I love seeing pictures of orchids, it makes my day go smoother. You are doing a really good job growing. I love that first phal in post 1 and the saltman. Thanks for making my day better:-)

Thanks! I wish I had more in bloom to show you!

articuno75 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 07:38 PM

Whenever you decide to join the orchidolics meeting I'll be there with ya! (helping you get more that is, LoL!)

Magpie syndrome heh? Maybe that's what I have, I've been getting these orchids with bright or bold and contrasting colors. You've got some really nice 'chids!

MARYANNA · #20 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 07:45 PM

I love your pics. Happy Orchids. Good Growing. M.A

solay · #21 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 08:35 PM

Vanilla huh? I thought of that too but it gets really large in size right? Let us know how that goes.
I think I need to go a Trader Joe's soon. I'm out of milk. Yeah right!

Orchidementia · #22 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by solay

I think I need to go a Trader Joe's soon. I'm out of milk. Yeah right!

I was out of bread. I came back with these and a Special Project I'll post about in a new thread.