1.23.2013

Dendrobium 'Hawaii' "Million Stipe"

Cymbidium orchid

Cymbidium orchids florish in mountainous terrains, originating in the Himalayas. They appreicate cool nights where the temperature drops to 50 degrees F. Flower spikes form at the base of the newest pseudobulbs.
Cymbidium orchid

Epidendrum ciliare


Epidendrum ciliare
Originally uploaded by Jane Young
The bloom of the Epidendrum Ciliare appears in the winter months. Native to Mexico and the West Indies, the Epidendrum grows as pseudobulbs from shizomes.

Phalaenopsis "Brother Golden Ember's orchid"

This "Moth orchid" member of the Orchidaceae familiy has beautiful blooms of yellow with maroon markings and a scarlet lip.
Phalaenopsis "Brother Golden Ember's orchid"

1.02.2013

Phalaenopsis orchid (white)

Commonly called "moth orchids", Phalaenopsis are among the easiest of the orchids to grow. They tolerate low light and produce many long lasting flowers. As the blooms fade, the stalk should be cut just below where the first bloom occurred to produce branching and additional blooms.
Phalaenopsis orchid (white)

Dendrobium 'Hawaii' "Million Stipe"

This beautiful hybrid member of the Orchidaceae family sports a lovely lavender inflorescence.

Passiflora 'Lady Margaret'

Passiflora 'Lady Margaret' by Jane Young
Passiflora 'Lady Margaret', a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.
This member of the Passifloraceae is a hybrid with a glorious burgundy colored inflorescence.