Finally after a long long wait

I got this from MH nursery just before he shuttered the farm.  Wasn't cheap and I have struggled to grow it well. I tried growing it in a pot with charcoal initially but it didn't do well, I then tied it to my teak wood orchid rack and frangipani. Both didn't work too. Finally I tried using a plastic chopstick holder from NTUC and a mix of coconut husk and spaghnum moss. and it worked. I have since took a cutting from the plant and tied it to my palm tree. Fast forward a few years and this is now spiking and should flower soon. The remaininng base has since generated another 2 healthy growths that are doing very well. You probably can tell its a Renenthera, this is the "传说中的“   yellow storiei .....

Yummy !!!!

I recently added a venus fly trap to grow out of curoisity.....  grown  in a glass bowl with a mixture of vermiculite, potting mix, spaghnum moss and coconut husk. Covered with moss , in a very wet enviromnent and enjoys close to full sun.  Almost a month now, it seems adjusted and growing doing well. That's a large housefly you see !

Bulbophyllum agastor blooms

The second blooming from this plant bought from a US vendor Bill Thoms who specializes in premium and unique Bulbophyllums. You can find him on shopify. Plants are great and prices are reasonable.

Primary hybrid

Paraphalaenopsis boediardjo = Paraphalaenopsis denevei X Paraphalaenopsis laycockii, 2 different specimens with different colour variations.

Bulbophyllum agastor

Showing some new growth and spike. Seems happy with it's new position.

The other end of the spectrum

The Phalaenopsis appendiculata consistent bloomer but i can't seem to drastically increase the flower count.

Little grapes

Another attempt at fruiting....  I was trying to grow some shade over my water lily dragon urn. An unexpected reward....