So here is what has been going on among the leaves during the past few days. First, my Paphiopedilum flower has opened fully.

I've had this plant since the summer of 2007, when I purchased it in flower. This is the second time it has rebloomed for me. This is a record for me as far as any orchid of any kind is concerned. I've had two different Phalaenopsis rebloom once each and live, and a couple of others die without reblooming. I've had a Dendrobium rebloom once, then die. I've had at least two other Dendrobiums die without blooming. I had another Paph die after blooming. This plant has lived for two and a half years, and has been in bloom three times. I'm psyched.
I particularly like Paphiopedilums with P. maudiae in their heritage, because they have nicely patterned foliage. Like so:

I also have another "Amaryllis" in bloom. I'm pretty sure that this is Hippeastrum 'Picotee,' even though, as usual, I don't have a tag.
2 comments:
Love the Chicago Botanic Garden sales. I can't wait for the orchid show in March!
The Hippeastrum is gorgeous! Can it be next autumn right now, please? (I'm not allowed to buy another bulb before then - I can barely afford the potting mix to pot up the bulbs I have.)
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