Saturday, November 25, 2017

Watering system

After much thought and procrastination i am finally going to set up a watering system. The first parts of the puzzle have started to arrive. These were mostly ordered from Dripdepot. The other stuffs like connectors, pressure regulators, hoses, misters and drippers should be arriving very soon.










Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Amorphophallus Titanum

This is my Amorphophallus Titanum about to start its hybernation. About 2.5m tall now this will take a few more years before it flowers. Friends always joke that if all 3 flower at the same time, neighbours will be calling the poilce for sure !   I should start looking for larger pots.

If you have one or are planning to grow one, there is good information here.


 The start of growing cycle after hybernation




The end of growth cycle


Thursday, November 16, 2017

Phalaenopsis bellina "chen"

This is one of the plants from a flask I bought from a Taiwanese grower. Looks great for a first bloom. Super green around the edges.


Phalaenopsis bellina "chen" 




Mini fireworks

They resemble fireworks when they bloom. An old specimen that has been around since I started growing orchids.


Bulbophyllum medusae



Thursday, November 9, 2017

Daddel's fat boy

A first bloom from new hybrid....  a good change from the recent yellow white themes.


Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Phalaenopsis violacea alba

Phalaenopsis violacea alba, whats left of an old plant that I have grown for many years. Managed to save it from rot and now happy to see it blooming again. Fragrant !

Phalaenopsis violacea alba 


Sunday, November 5, 2017

Acacallis cyanea

An impulse buy several years ago at a time when anything blue looks nice.  

Acacallis cyanea