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Lady's Slipper Orchid (Lady's Slipper Orchid)

There's lots of Lady's Slipper Orchids in the Botanical Building, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Photo taken Mar. 21, 2012.



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That is so lovely!!

25 Mar, 2012

 

Meanie:

I really like this one, also. I've never grown one before. In fact, I've been into orchids for just the last 2 or 3 years.

25 Mar, 2012

 

Paphs are great!

My wee Paph collection.................

http://www.growsonyou.com/meanie/photos/Paphiopedilum?page=2

25 Mar, 2012

 

I remember your Paphiopedilum collection. It's incredible!

If I had a huge lath-structure like the Botanical Building in Balboa Park, I would have a lot more orchids.

25 Mar, 2012

 

I intend to build on it this year too.

26 Mar, 2012

 

That's great! I'm guessing you're going to have a lot more room in your new house. :>)

27 Mar, 2012

 

Not really as I'll lose the conservatory. But I'm thinking of building a vivarium in the cellar!!

27 Mar, 2012

 

Meanie, that sounds terrific!

27 Mar, 2012

 

Strikes me that it could be fun!

28 Mar, 2012

 

It sounds very expensive, though.

28 Mar, 2012

 

I have most of the materials to make it - the biggest expense will be the grow lights and heating it.

28 Mar, 2012

 

Yes, I would guess it would be very costly to heat. It's worth it, though. Since growing plants is your passion. :>)

28 Mar, 2012

 

I suppose that it would depend upon the size.........

29 Mar, 2012

 

Of course it has to be big! We're guys, we like everything big! lol! :>)

29 Mar, 2012

 

Might be a better idea to go small until I get the hang of it........

29 Mar, 2012

 

That's most likely the logical way to go.

29 Mar, 2012



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