Summer Growing Area

I have spent the last few weeks setting up my summer growing area. I got a shade cloth last year to keep the plants from sun burning but it kept collapsing on my plants. So, this year I am trying out some new ideas using more plastic twine and PVC pipe.

I also have some new plants in bloom, Onc. Sharry Baby 'Yellow Panda', Onc. Space Race 'Coco', and Epicatteya Lime Sherbert.

Purpose of this Blog

This blog is my attempt to keep track of my orchid collection which has grown exponentially since I added a conservatory to my house three years ago.  My collection was much more manageable when I was poor and forced to grow under lights. 

Snapped Spike

I didn't notice that my Brassia Rex 'Jean' was in spike and the spike got trapped. By the time I noticed and freed the spike from the leaves, the spike had snapped in half. However, it seems determined to continue on the path to blooming so I am watching the spike to see if the flowers will bloom.