Orchids at work |
For the past month, my orchid terrarium went into storage, while my orchids traveled to occupy my workspace. The change in environment worked better for some of my plants than for others. The orchids get a lot of natural light from the North-facing window. So much, in fact, that I burned a few of my phals when I had placed them too close to the glass. Also the air is much drier here than in my terrarium at home-- I'm watering most of my plants multiple times a week.
Fresh growth on Dendrobium Burana Sundae |
New spike on Ctt Jewel Box 'Scheherazade' |
On the other hand, my reliable Phals need to get back to my terrarium as soon as it is ready again. This is the time of year when the drop in temperatures usually produces a burst of new flower spikes. But my workplace turns on the heating in the winter, so the phals haven't gotten their signal to start blooming.
I also have a new Restrepia orchid which has been blooming for me all summer, which I look forward to sharing as soon as its next bloom matures. Be back soon!
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