Collection notes - October 19, 2015

Collection notes - October 19, 2015

Amesiella monticola - Growing a new leaf, new root, and something pushing its way out that could be a spike (?).

Bletilla striata- Still green but will be hit by frost soon.

Brassia New Start- Progressing on four growths. Some ugly spots appearing on new growth. Lots of roots growing.

Brassocatanthe Little Mermaid 'Janet'- In bloom with four flowers, not fragrant (yet?), one bud seems loose at the base, opening prematurely.

Bulbophyllum echinolabium- Working on three new growths, not sure if they are leaves or spikes.

Bulbophyllum Lovely Elizabeth- Aborted a spike on a completed growth, now beginning a new pseudobulb.

Bulbophyllum medusae- Many spikes growing, as many as 15, although some may not develop.

Bulbophyllum rufinum- Two new growths, at least one appears to be a spike.

Cattleya rex seedlings- The largest looks to be two growths away from possibly flowering.

Cypripedium Anna- Has been transplanted to near the house, in the fern bed.

Maxillariella tenuifolia- In a darker, cooler spot, where it will have a bit drier winter. Looking to get rid of this one.

Mormodia Jumbo World- Infested with mites. Washed leaves and applied oil/soap mixture. Must watch surrounding plants for infestation.

Oncidium maculatum- Newest bulb completed and larger than last years. Hoping for two spikes.

Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Velvet Maroon' - Two spikes with buds getting ready to open.

Oncidium Speckled Spire 'Wisp'- Struggling after being repotted. All pseudobulbs shriveled, but new growth is developing and putting out new roots.

Paphiopedilum Annabellchen 'Highjack' AM/AOS- Appears poised and ready to send up a bud any day now.

Paphiopedilum callosum- Growing slowly, just a seedling.

Paphiopedilum gratrixianum- Growth has slowed, looking for a new growth in the spring.

Paphiopedilum Hisae's Royal Duck- Growing slowly. Leaves have some pitting.

Paphiopedilum Kolosand x Angel Hair- Slow growth.

Paphiopedilum Magic Lantern- Slow growth but appears to be completing current fan.

Paphiopedilum Michael Koopowitz- Slow growth.

Paphiopedilum Odette's Vision- Became infected with bacterial rot and had to be separated with a budding growth removed. Now two plants.

Paphiopedilum Prime Child- Growing well. Do not anticipate bloom next spring.

Paphiopedilum rothschildianum- Stable and slow growing.

Paphiopedilum villosum- Newest leaves look adult. Looking for new fan to develop in spring.

Phalaenopsis [unknown miniature] "#8"- Cannot seem to hold on to more than three leaves although root growth seems good. New growth emerging from base, could be keiki or spike, not sure.

Phalaenopsis [unknown] "Big White"-

Phalaenopsis [unknown] "Kasey"- in spike with more than ten buds developing.

Phalaenopsis [unknown] "Lasting White"

Phalaenopsis [unknown] "Magenta Spray"

Phalaenopsis [unknown] "Martin's Choice"- Two spikes emerging

Phalaenopsis [unknown] "Valentine"- One spike emerging

Phragmipedium Grande- - Working on two new growths, not sure if one will bloom next summer.

Stanhopea oculata - Growing lots of new fat roots.

Vanda (Neofinetia) falcata- Lots of roots and new growths.

Vanda Jiraprapa x V. Thierry Giorncel- Relaxing in a plastic pot for the winter.

Vanda Kulwadee Fragrance 'Muke Pat'- CymMV+, kept in a terracotta pot

Vanda [Pachara Delight?] Enormous with 12 spikes, hanging like a chandelier in the sunroom

Vanda [unknown] "Steve"- Sitting in a terracotta pot for winter

Zygopetalum Bright Imagination 'Master Ian'- This spring's new growth completed, a new growth several inches tall, root growth observed. Maybe this newest growth will bloom. This plant won't go outside next summer - the heat seems to stall growth.