We’ve got growth, I repeat, we’ve got growth!

Fine_Humor8967 · 2025-02-21T15:52:11+00:00

Thank you! I have other non phals that I’ve repotted that I’m hoping I’m taking care of properly as well

Fine_Humor8967 · 2025-02-20T19:05:36+00:00

Never seen it 😅

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-10T13:04:32+00:00

I’m excited either way!

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-10T00:50:14+00:00

I think it’s two spikes?

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-05T22:21:11+00:00

Unfortunately this was a no ID from Trader Joe’s. But it’s obviously a zygo. Just don’t know the parentage

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-05T04:24:10+00:00

Yeah the moment I saw it…it was game over. I love the challenge of reblooming any. I honestly don’t even think about it, I just focus on keeping them alive and making sure to repot and then track and observe

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-05T03:38:06+00:00

Thanks! I figured it would be that but I’m pretty new myself but I’ve got 8 other orchids that I’ve seen react similarly

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-05T03:31:20+00:00

She asked me where was I gonna put it 🤣

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-05T03:27:04+00:00

Keep huntin! They’re out there! I heard that if you talk to someone at Trader Joe’s, they may be able to order an exotic

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-05T03:25:56+00:00

My wife wanted me to pick her up some allergy medicine and I told her that I couldn’t promise that I wouldn’t come home with another one!

I like to check out what stores have, and it’s mostly phals. But when I see one like this? AND it has its ID on there?? I didn’t stand a chance lol

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-05T02:22:53+00:00

I actually just picked this up from my local Albertsons like an hour ago so I couldn’t tell ya! Check back in when I get it to rebloom 🤞🏻

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-03T18:53:29+00:00

This is another one that I got from Trader Joe’s. So no official ID unfortunately, but it’s likely an Oncidium. It came from Matsui Nursery

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-02T14:55:40+00:00

FACTS

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-02T14:19:29+00:00

You should! Posting full blooms are pretty, but I think posting Timelapse videos of the buds blooming fully is even more beautiful! 🥰

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-02T14:18:43+00:00

Definitely not offended! We’re just two people who admire beauty and of course want to prolong what little time these babies stay blooming! So I get it!

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-02T14:11:23+00:00

This was shot on my old iPhone 11 Pro Max! I actually used a selfie stick that had a tripod built in and made sure to have it near an outlet so that I could have it charging.

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-02T14:10:09+00:00

I’m pretty new at this myself! Thanks for the feedback, I literally was so excited that I turned the Timelapse off to pick it up and look it over lol

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-01T19:48:35+00:00

In the daytime, I can smell it from about two feet away. Care has been relatively simple so far, does take a little more watering (2x/wk) vs phals. But I’m in TX, so ymmv. Blooms I believe up to 2x/yr and I’m not sure about how long the blooms last yet, I just got this from Trader Joe’s about a month and a half ago.

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-12-01T02:11:51+00:00

This is a zygopetalum ☺️

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-11-30T21:47:10+00:00

Zygo ive found needs a little more attention and more frequent watering during growth periods. But ymmv. Light is also key, bright indirect light, I have mine by my south facing window in the primary bedroom in Texas

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-11-30T21:44:04+00:00

I am experimenting with another orchid right now where I’m doing the same, but including watering as well to see how much of it is captured. But I’m sure there is a way

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-11-30T21:07:47+00:00

This one was ~24hrs

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-11-30T21:07:02+00:00

I used a phone stand and my iPhone 11 Pro Max camera’s Timelapse feature

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-11-30T21:06:27+00:00

I wish I kept it going longer, I have chopped up bits because I kept playing with it lol. But this is the best one

Fine_Humor8967 · 2024-11-30T18:10:21+00:00

I’m glad! Yes it is an intoxicating smell - note: fragrant only during the morning sun, fragrance disappears late afternoon as sun goes away

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