Cattleya Orchids

That's a stunning Cattleya!

Meanie:

Thanks! The Cattleyas growing on the large Banyan trees at the San Diego Zoo are much more impressive.

They always look good in the plainer colours I think!

Meanie:

I agree. I also really love the fragrance of these flowers!

Upper left corner there peeks thro a pretty white Phalaenopsis! Both are just gorgeous. Now if only the Phal was scented too!!

Lori:

Phalanopsis orchids are very common, hardy and easily grown indoors and out. Yes, it's too bad they don't have a scented flower! :>)

I have seven phals...five of which are putting up blossom spikes... they seemed to go into a slump last spring...and spent the summer out in the shade porch... when the temps drop into the 50's at night I bring them indoors and they start to bloom. They need a cold shock. I don't push them to bloom all year...they seem to enjoy their rest.

Marguerite:

Thanks! Yes, it's a very bright white variety. This is just the beginning of the orchid flowering season. :>)