My Phrag Cardinale has 2 new spikes! :Party: :-dance:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6o1l1/cardin.jpg

I really look forward to seeing the final result.

Paul

Thanks! I'll post another pic when the buds are in bloom. Here is a link to a picture of the same plant in bloom a year or so ago. http://www.slipperorchidforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=50

pete,

That is fantastic. It is just as I imagined. I love the purple pouch and the white/pink petals.

Paul

looks great :clap:

Awesome can't wait to see it again!

Pete,

Looks great!

My 'Birchwood' has been in bloom since I posted the picture a number of months ago. There is still new spikes coming. There are about 20 growths.

thanks

Glorious

I look forward to the flower shots.

Cheers
Stephan

Hmmm, looking forward to it!

Here is an updated photo of the spikes. One spike is branching with 2 branched spikes from the sides. Not a great photo since all my plants are now indoors under HPS. Thanks for looking!
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6o1l1/c.jpg

Looks great! Will be waiting for the grand finale!
Mang

Thanks, Mang! I was wondering if Phrags are available in nurseries in India. Do people grow Phrags in India? Just curious.

Cool can't wait! I wish my phrag would bloom... Once I get it under my MH....

Peter: Finding nurseries selling Paphs is a mighty big problem, Phrags? You might as well forget it especially if you are located in the North East.
Mang

Sorry to hear that, Mang! And I thought I was very unlucky to not find any kov available here yet. Can you import Phrags on your own?

Yes it's possible provided you are loaded and know the ropes.
Mang

Here is an updated photo. I'm not a big fan of bybrids but this is one of the few that I love and have in my collection. :D Thanks for looking!
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6o1l1/c1.jpg

It's even nicer than last year.
Hurry up w/ that division, will ya? :poke:

I think the flower is slightly larger than last year's also. I love how elegant and delicate it looks.

I forgot to mention the flower is slightly fragrant. :D

It's beautiful Peter. I have a tiny seedling. I may have to wait forever for it to bloom.

Greenpaph
I wonder what it would be like to have a plant with 20 growths. I sure would like to have a large one in my collection some day. I feel lucky to have 4 or 5 growths. If I want one that large I suppose I will have to buy it that large to begin with. Maybe some day I will find a large one.

Grandma

Thanks for the nice comments, Grandma! Mine grew very quickly, doubled in size in just one year. If you don't have the patience, then definitely get a larger multigrowth plant.

One of my favorite non-red phrags. Everyone should have one.

Thanks for the nice comments, Grandma! Mine grew very quickly, doubled in size in just one year. If you don't have the patience, then definitely get a larger multigrowth plant.

Yeah, or a division! :poke:
So, when *am* I getting that?
(yeah, I know, I'm being obnoxious! Ask me if I care! :lol: )
Soooo pretty, but the darn thing spikes too often....hmph.

Paphwoman, hopefully I can divide it next summer and you'll be the first to know for sure! :lol:

I'm REALLY just kidding you, but I DO like that plant! :lol:

Beautiful flower :clap:

Thank you all for the nice comments! I found a 3rd spike on the plant this morning. :-dance:

Peter

When you get to be my age is isn't only patience......It's time also. I'm not buying orchids for my grandchildren to enjoy. I buy them for myself. If they enjoy them later thats great but I buy for myself now. Is that being selfish? If it is I will go on being selfish because I want to appreciate the blooms myself.

I love my blooms even tho I do enjoy growing the plants.

Grandma

Peter thanks. I love the colour.
Mang

Thanks, Mang! The flowers always remind me of our native Cyps.

Peter

When you get to be my age is isn't only patience......It's time also. I'm not buying orchids for my grandchildren to enjoy. I buy them for myself. If they enjoy them later thats great but I buy for myself now. Is that being selfish? If it is I will go on being selfish because I want to appreciate the blooms myself.

I love my blooms even tho I do enjoy growing the plants.

Grandma

I hear and am with you! But then none of us know when we'll see our orchids for the last time. So a new quote: Life is short, enjoy orchids!

I hear and am with you! But then none of us know when we'll see our orchids for the last time. So a new quote: Life is short, enjoy orchids!

Phragfan

I love your quote. I think I will print it out and hang it on my wall. I'll print some photos of my Porters orchid blooms along with it. I have several beautiful catts in bloom, which I bought from you, sitting on my living room floor now.

Time for another trip to Porters again also.

Grandma

I hear and am with you! But then none of us know when we'll see our orchids for the last time. So a new quote: Life is short, enjoy orchids!

Phragfan

I love your quote. I think I will print it out and hang it on my wall. I'll print some photos of my Porters orchid blooms along with it. I have several beautiful catts in bloom, which I bought from you, sitting on my living room floor now.

Time for another trip to Porters again also.

Grandma

Thank you!. We'll look forward to seeing you. I sent you a private message through this forum -- be sure to check it out.

Dot

That's Gorgeous! :clap: