Some orchid species have more appropriate names than others and this one is spot on as ‘decumana’ means large flowered. The 7cm flowers on this species rather dwarf the 5cm plant which here is mounted although we also grow the species in small pots and baskets. This plant was divided about twelve months ago and […]
As temperatures fall outside it is great to have a tropical escape and for us it is our Warm Asia section. This post will be readily available in our Orchid Culture tab along with our advice on growing Cool Asian Orchids, watering and temperatures. look out for articles coming soon on warm and cool orchids […]
Today we have a Brazilian species that I have seen described as a miniature orchid and though it flowers as a tiny plant, it grows into wonderful specimen plant over time. This plant has made a ball around a small basket and for the next few weeks will been covered in yummy little pink flowers […]
For Boxing day we have another species new to 365 days and a delightful miniature endemic to Ecuador. Trisetella is a genus of miniatures and Trisetella strumosa produces a small clump of 1cm long leaves and striking flowers on 6cm stems held well clear of the leaves. The flowers are very large for the size […]
The greenhouse on Christmas Day is always peaceful as the School is locked for the holiday and the campus is left for the local wildlife. This morning the local pair of Ravens (they nest in disused quarries nearby) are strutting about the grass looking for worms flushed out by the rain. The greenhouse is full […]