Spring Equinox Orchids

Zygopetalum BG White 'Stonehurst', Zygo orchid hybrid flower, purple green and white flower, grown outdoors in Pacifica, CaliforniaLaelia anceps 'Helen', orchid species flower, cattleya alliance, grown outdoors in Pacifica, CaliforniaEpidendrum orchid flowers, orange and yellow flowers, flower with water drops, grown outdoors in Pacifica, California

Arpophyllum giganteum, Giant Hyacinth Orchid, orchid species flowers and leaves, tall cluster of small purple flowers, grown outdoors in Pacifica, CaliforniaPleurothallis palliolata, orchid species flower, weird flower, pleurothallid, grown outdoors in Pacifica, CaliforniaPleurothallis restrepioides, AKA Stelis restrepioides, orchid species flowers and buds, pleurothallid, grown outdoors in Pacifica, California

As spring begins today, these orchids have been flowering in our garden over the winter. Regular readers of this blog won’t be surprised that this post is heavy on the Cymbidiums, which are in the six photos below. The non-Cymbidiums in the six photos above include a Zygo, a Laelia, an Epidendrum, a Giant Hyacinth Orchid, and two pleurothallids.

Cymbidium Green Zenith 4N x Tracyanum 4N, orchid hybrid flower, grown outdoors in Pacifica, CaliforniaCymbidium orchid hybrid flower, flower with water drops, grown outdoors in Pacifica, CaliforniaCymbidium orchid hybrid flowers, grown outdoors in Pacifica, California

Cymbidium tracyanum, orchid species flowers, grown outdoors in Pacifica, CaliforniaCymbidium orchid hybrid flower, yellow and white flower, grown outdoors in Pacifica, CaliforniaCymbidium orchid hybrid flowers, grown outdoors in Pacifica, California

Fortunately, winter brought frequent rains, enough to keep Northern California out of drought. There were some big storms, but none too bad, and it wasn’t too cold. Our rainy season isn’t done yet, so those things are still a possibility. For now, I’ll enjoy these great blooms, and look forward to more on the way. Happy Equinox.

Explore posts in the same categories: Cool Growers, Photos

Subscribe to the About Orchids Blog:
AddThis Feed Button

Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Comments are closed.