Grammatophyllum scriptum v. citrinum | Orchids

Grammatophyllum scriptum v. citrinum 

    1. Expansion pot. The larger, not to take out the old pot to pot a bigger one in the complex. Use a plastic pot for lighter weight. If used clay pots (well it's damp and cold), but it will be very hard, if not rain in the rainy season, the wire may be able to get weight. Planting machine used when piling pots new leaves. Charcoal may be used as a big, fat to keep the grammatophyllum poised, that's all. Next new roots are climbing a binder with charcoal. Because the root of grammatophyllum soon. It is covered in leaves again.

Grammatophyllum scriptum v. citrinum 

Grammatophyllum scriptum v. citrinum 

4. Sunlight 50-60%.

Paphiopedilum niveum | Orchids Picture

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In 1869. H.G. Reichenbach had described it as Cypripedium niveum.

Paphiopedilum niveum is a species of Paphiopedilum found in Asia.

Paph. niveum blooms in the summer

Paphiopedilum niveum

Paph. niveum is found growing on limestone and on mossy tree trunks in Islands of Lang Kawi  in Malaysia at elevations of 9 to 60 meters. The area is subjected to heavy rain in the fall. From winter to spring there are drizzles and fog.

Paphiopedilum niveum

Paph. niveum should be grown in areas with bright light and intermediate to warm temperatures. Pot in a well drain mix such as medium fir bark and perlite. Water regularly about every four to five days. Reduce watering during the winter and increase watering during the fall. Bright light promotes flowering.

Paphiopedilum niveum

Cattleya secret love | Hybrid Orchid Flowers Pictures

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Cattleya secret love Hybrid Orchid

Inflorescences

      A bouquet of flowers Cattleya will balance at the end of the Rhizome, each flower, there may be only one or several flowers. (subject to wheels in some belts) the flowers Cattleya. Petals outside a 3 petals above 1 petals are downstairs 2 petals which are of equal size. And the petals are inside 3 petals petals on 2. Look alike, but the petals in below will look different, which is called " Lip" serves to lure insects

Flowers.

• Flower size about 15 cm.
• Dorsal Sepal : It's white color, Rather narrow(than petals), End of sepal have green color,
• Lateral Petal : Bigger sepals, White color. scratchy
• Lateral Sepal : Similar to each other.
• Lip : scratchy, white color, In meddle have a little pink color.

Inflorescence

        Flower stalk originates from a psrudbulb. The number of flowers varies; one or two.

Leaves.

      Generally, Leaves of Cattleya orchid will emerge from the pseudobulb, 1 ea. Usually the leaves will be apple green. If it's darker leaves might indicate too little light, and if yellow/brown leaves might indicate too much direct sunlight.

Cattleya secret love Hybrid Orchid

Cattleya secret love Hybrid Orchid

Watering
      In Nature, the exposed roots of Cattleya dry out quickly after rain showers. That means their planting material must drain easily and dry out promptly. Their roots need lots of air or they will rot. The clay pebbles of our Hydroponic System are perfect for this!

      To establish an accurate watering schedule, make sure system is completely dry before rewatering. This could be a week after the gauge reads empty! Always error on the "dry side" with these plants. Don't be too concerned about hitting the exact day - established plants are very forgiving in our system.

      During the summer growing season, Cattleya orchids will drink a lot more water than other times of the year.

Cattleya secret love Hybrid Orchid

        There are 1,000 of orchid species. Cattleya orchid is one of the most popular genus, because the flowers are large and colorful. Originated from a of southern !

In 1817, William Swainso found new varieties of plant in the country's Brazilian and sent discrimination (also sent to Sir.William Cattley).

In ..., Sir. William Cattleya grow this plants(orchid ) in his farms, until its flowering.

In 1824, John Lindley named this type of orchid, called "Cattleya John Lindley."

About Cattleya

        Cattleya orchid was well known widely. Because the flowers are large and color. For cut-flowers trade.and then, People began to be interested in Cattleya orchid, It become more popular. Cattleya was developed rapidly, some species formerly flower size 5 cm. Can breed new flower size, 15 cm. And has colorful orchid more vivid.

        Cattleya orchids hybrid , Sometimes ftagrant flowers. Some of the most stunning orchids in cultivation are cattleyas.

Type of Growing

        Cattleya orchid is growing is Sympodial-type; Orchids are growing that grow sideways across the top of the pot. These orchids have a rhizome at the base usually put in horizontal, The bud at the base will begin growing anther rhizome. and then ,The rizome develops into a small plant or pseudobulb, and flower. When pseudobulbs have completely healthy, It will lose its leaves celled this pseudobulbs that "backbulb". It served store feed more years before it die.

        Cattleya are epiphytes ; Growing on clinging to branches of trees. Roots orchids have thick roots covered with silver or white velamen. Which adsorb moisture and nutrients from the air such as Plalaenopsis Dendrobium etc.

Type of Roots

        Cattleya orchids are semi-aerial roots : Usually found on the rocks or the trees. Roots can be absorbed many water. it smaller aerial roots. Most roots inside the pot. But may have some roots emerge outside the pot. This orchid roots not like a tight pots or wet for too long, Which getting air not enough.

Culture

      Generally, Put it in *

Temperature and Light.

      Temperature 14 to 23 'C. (It can adapt.)

Light ; Cattleya orchids like bright light. but not to direct sunlight. They will not flower without plenty of light. If the leaves are dark green and floppy, the orchids is not getting enough light.

The Blooming Season
      Most Cattleyas will bloom once a year, some more often. Flowers last 1-3 weeks. There is no single season when Cattleya flower. After the first flower opens, move plant away from hot sun to prolong the blooms.

      If your plant has been growing well for several years without producing a bloom, it's almost always too little light.

Vanda bangkok blue | Orchid Flowers Pictures

Vanda bangkok blue Orchid

Vanda bangkok blue Orchid

Vanda bangkok blue Orchid

Vanda bangkok blue Orchid

Colorful... It is Vanda hybrid that very colorful. I don't know that What are you think.