Now also known as Dendrobium culcullatum, this orchid is best planted on a tree branch to make a waterfall of blooms. The petals seem to sparkle when the sunshine hit them and they have this fuzzy yellow lip. Related … Continue reading Continue reading
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The Flower That Was Not.
I gained consciousness seeing this flower among the many plants in my mother’s garden. There were about thirty pots of this plant that she owned – sadly, now there are only four pots that survived. She knowingly referred to it … Continue reading
A Yellow And Violet Orchid.
This is just one of the many kinds of dendrobium orchid. Another one from my sister’s garden. Related articles Orchid Design Inspiration (pottedplantsociety.wordpress.com) A new baby for old orchid plant (hamptonroads.com) An Orchid (greatgreths.wordpress.com) Another Orchid (greatgreths.wordpress.com) My Mother’s Favorite … Continue reading
Oncidium: The Dancing Lady.
This kind of orchid was called as such because every time the flower stems sway even with the slight breeze, the flowers seem to be dancing. According to stories, early explorers were spellbound by fields golden yellow, doll-like flowers moving gracefully … Continue reading
Another Orchid.
This is the same as the one I posted previously (An Orchid)… the same size, from the same garden, but from different driftwood and with different colors. I like the colors of this one better – peach with a dash … Continue reading
An Orchid.
Orchid or orchidaceae is one kind of flowering plants that has hundreds of families with a numerous variety under each one. According to Wikipedia, along with the Asteraceae (commonly known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family,) it is one … Continue reading