Rebloomed my first paphiopedilum

Paph. (Makuli-CurtisII)-Maudiae x Paph. Maudiae 'Napa Valley' HCC/AOS x Sib

I purchased this plant last fall (See Oct. 22, 2016 post) with a flower. I actually ripped off the left petal the day I got it. It was so upsetting. But now less than a year later, it's already in full bloom. I hope the flowers will last a while.

The new fan has a lot less leaves than the original fan. The leaves are comparable in size though. I wonder what is causing this? Does it need more fertilizer? I do fertilize but not regularly. It's in a south facing window so should get plenty of light for a paph.

If you take a look at the base, it is starting a new growth. Already a new fan for next years bloom. It's growing faster than the last fan. People say paphs are slow growers? At least this one growing faster than all my other orchids. My phals and vandaceous types only grow a couple of leaves per year.

Bloom Update: Paph. Supersuk 'Eureka' AM/AOS x Paph. Raisin Pie 'Hsinying') x Sib

I purchased this paph. in bud on Oct. 22 2016 and it took a while for it to bloom. Here is a link to the post (New plant purchases!) I made on the day I acquired the plant.  

I love all the colors, textures and details of this flower. Here are some photos that show the progression.

Nov 18:

Nov 20:

Nov 21:

Dec 1:

Orchid hual from Andy's orchids

This past weekend, there was a Friday orchid sale at Andy's.  A list of about 100 plants were 40% off.  I have purchased too many plants recently, but couldn't pass up the offer.  I purchased them online on Sunday, they were shipped Monday and I got them today 11/23.  I was a little worried about the cold temperatures at night, they dipped into the high 20's.  But all the orchids arrive live and well.  These genus are very new to me so I hope that I can grow them well. 

The plants were packaged very nicely.  It did come with a heat pack, but it was no longer warm.

After removing all the packing peanuts the plants are on the bottom.

Schoenorchis tixieri - A true miniature orchid.  And it looks like it already has a past flower spike.  

Paphiopedilum spicerianum - I think I count about five growths.  I was hoping that it would be in spike as this is the right time of year for it. But I guess I'll have to wait.

Neofinetia falcata (Onamisecai) - This has five fans as well.  So I think it should be a pretty mature plant. 

Leptotes bicolor - This one is supposed to be very floriforious.  I'm hoping it is large enough to bloom.

Chamaeangis (Microterangis) hildebrandtii  -  This had two old flower spikes so it is definitely blooming size.  I found a bunch of tiny snails in the moss, so I'll have to try and keep this away from the others. 

Schoenorchis juncifolia - Weeping plant that has blooms that are supposed to remind you of wisteria.

Sophronitis Cernua  - Smaller than expected.  I believe the bulbs are supposed to be about an inch, but they are a lot smaller.  I think I will probably have to wait a while for this one to bloom.

New plant purchases!

I purchased a few plants today at an orchid sale. I got three orchids and a cactus.  I'm excited about the two paphs. These are my first ones. I also got a dendrobium, I already have one but this is my first den-phal.  And I got the cactus because I always wanted one that has huge blooms.  Unfortunately I hear they are shy bloomers.  Here are some pictures of new additions to my plant collection. 

Dendrobium Burana Sundae

Paph. (Makuli-CurtisII)-Maudiae x Paph. Maudiae 'Napa Valley' HCC/AOS x Sib

Paph. Supersuk 'Eureka' AM/AOS x Paph. Raisin Pie 'Hsinying') x Sib

Zig Zag cactus Selenicereus anthonyanus