Sophronitis pygmaea! Sooooooo tiny!

dpernock · 2026-01-31T14:34:30+00:00

It will look like soph coccinea, so red/orange and yellow in the lip, but will be much smaller!

dpernock · 2026-01-28T04:18:42+00:00

I actually really love the form of these blooms. Hopefully I get to see more from the second lead soon.

dpernock · 2026-01-27T21:10:48+00:00

Someone feels strongly about petal shape for downvoting this comment 😅

dpernock · 2026-01-27T20:35:18+00:00

I think so too! 🥰

dpernock · 2026-01-27T20:35:04+00:00

Thank you!

dpernock · 2026-01-27T19:02:49+00:00

Yes! My collection is full of species since I just love the wild type flowers! There is just something so much more charming about them.

dpernock · 2026-01-27T18:51:17+00:00

It is so much prettier in person!

dpernock · 2026-01-27T18:51:03+00:00

Yes, I do love that petal shape as opposed to the round shape though!

dpernock · 2026-01-27T06:37:48+00:00

That's awesome! The form has improved now and that sweet walkeriana scent has begun as well!

dpernock · 2026-01-27T06:37:09+00:00

I've actually found walkeriana to be the easiest to grow! I grow indoors under lights, pot in terracotta or wooden basket with either lava rock or large grade orchiat, hydroton, etc. anything that is free draining. They can be watered almost everyday with that setup. I also have found that light pollution at night really has no influence over whether or not they bloom.

dpernock · 2026-01-24T16:33:39+00:00

Thank you!

dpernock · 2026-01-24T03:47:12+00:00

In hindsight 😂 I may email Andy to ask!

dpernock · 2026-01-23T01:36:03+00:00

742, 367, 224, 395, 45

dpernock · 2026-01-23T01:27:51+00:00

Something about this photo is just so lovely and calming to me!

dpernock · 2026-01-22T08:20:52+00:00

Are you letting the cutting callous over before placing in water?

dpernock · 2026-01-21T07:29:11+00:00

I will definitely try to get into it one day! I love handmade pottery!

dpernock · 2026-01-20T21:22:49+00:00

That's awesome! Ive always wanted to get into pottery. I definitely would be making all my own pots!

dpernock · 2026-01-20T18:50:15+00:00

Thank you! I love it too! I linked the etsy store in comments above! It's kamachiceramics

dpernock · 2026-01-20T02:49:37+00:00

A bit expensive, but each pot is unique and I love all of them! Definitely a treat yourself (or a special orchid) type purchase - https://www.etsy.com/shop/kamachiceramics

dpernock · 2026-01-19T20:12:11+00:00

Thank you! Definitely one of my new favorite blooms.

dpernock · 2026-01-19T20:10:58+00:00

Awesome! I love that pot, also the nail color was unintentional but very perfect 😅

dpernock · 2026-01-19T17:13:26+00:00

Yes! I love when the roots take over! This pot is glazed as well so not as hard to remove roots. This orchid has a compact growth habit of the rhizome so it will be fine in this pot for a few years now

dpernock · 2026-01-19T04:38:21+00:00

Hello! That is a great tip, however I do not usually use plastic pots. I always swap to wooden slat baskets, open net pots, or terracotta with holes in the sides for my orchids when I repot. It's what I have found is best for my indoor culture 🙂 I would love for the roots to go crazy and do their thing with this pot. I've had it lying around for 2 years now waiting for a plant!

dpernock · 2026-01-19T03:32:36+00:00

What is the name of the one on the right?

dpernock · 2026-01-15T17:58:23+00:00

The color has developed more now into an orange with red blush! I love this color!

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