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Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:22 pm
by Shimizoki
So here are some orchids I picked up from lowes the other day. I currently have them sitting in my shade house.
These guys are big, a few inches across.
These are just over an inch across
These are the same size as the purple
You can see them sitting in the corner here... its not really as dark as the picture makes it out to be.
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:23 pm
by stitz25b
why are such beautful plants kept in prison?
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:25 pm
by Shimizoki
So they don't run away to other people that will love them more.
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:38 pm
by Shes Crofty
lol, I want orchids now. I have never had one.
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:40 pm
by Shimizoki
They are some interesting little buggers. I asked dad and he says they thrive here... its just the winters they dont like. This should help them out a bit.
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:48 pm
by Shes Crofty
They are gorgeous. I keep passing them at the store everytime I go. I think I will pick one up next time. Do they make good indoor plants?
What is the one that is red/yellow/white? Do want.
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:53 pm
by Shimizoki
I have no idea what it is... but it was in the middle of a 10x10 platform so nobody could reach it. I crawled through all the orchids so that I could grab it because I loved it.
I don't know if they make good indoor plants, but I think they like filtered light so its quite possible. CPman knows everything there is to know, him or a few others might be of more help than I.
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:00 pm
by Dionae
They look great shimizoki!
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:06 pm
by Shimizoki
Thanks Dionae!
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:27 am
by cvlover
Very beautiful orchids!!!.
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:34 am
by Dubstep13
they look beautiful Shimi. and whoever asked if they can be kept indoors. the answer is yes they are mostly indoor plants they do not need any direct sunlight at all
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:35 pm
by Shimizoki
Thanks everyone for your kind words... They have been going for a few days now and look great.
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:23 am
by Mkayum
beautiful orchids you couldnt get enough of them :] red and yellow orchid is must have. LOL
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:59 am
by Steve_D
Shes Crofty wrote:What is the one that is red/yellow/white? Do want.
It looks to me like one of the many intergeneric hybrids of the oncidium/odontoglossum orchid alliance, with a strong influence of the genus miltonia (for the large lip). That's just a guess; many genera of orchids interbreed freely with other genera, and with human help there are many very complex intergeneric hybrids.
Here are some nice photos of orchids of the oncidium / odontoglossum orchid alliance.
http://www.pbase.com/matsuinursery/intergenerics&page=1
Re: Shimizoki's Orchids
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:09 am
by satosj
Hi Shimizoki,
What is the name of the orchid in the second picture? I have the exact one but i lost the label.
