Delighting in Indoor Orchid Blooms
After a few warm, sunny autumn days, we’re delighting in indoor orchids. The first two photos show my Maxillaria marginata, a great intermediate grower. Its flowers are similar to its close relative the Coconut Orchid, but not as fragrant. Long stems hold them away from the plant, so they don’t get lost in the leaves like the Coconut Orchid’s shy blooms. I bought this plant about five years ago, and after figuring out its growing conditions, it’s become a reliable bloomer. Next are two photos of sunny Mexicoa flowers. This plant seemed to struggle after repotting last year, so I was relieved when a few of its lemon-scented flowers popped open.
The Spider Orchid features tall, skinny blooms with a spicy scent. This Brassia hybrid flowers frequently. I’m pretty sure it has the biggest orchid blooms I’ve ever grown, occasionally topping 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall. Finally, there are couple of pictures of a Phal hybrid rescued from Dave’s old office. It’s not fragrant, but it flowers almost all year long. It’s a fantastic orchid.
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