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My new orchids!
Hi folks,
I just found out I have been accepted for Dutch citizenship. To celebrate, although being one of low budget, I headed for the floating flower market, the nearest location of anyone specializing in orchids at all. I have picked up a paph that was only labeled "USA hybrid" but is absolutely gorgeous, for about $20 (one flower, two "new plants" starting) and my first orchid that I actually know kind-of-fully what it is--an Oncidium Sharry Baby, nearly done blooming, but does still smell like chocolate and was about $10. Purple. They didn't have one I craved last month but had no excuse to afford; it was some sort of very miniature oncidium with spray after spray of coral and salmon flowers, the whole plant about 6 cm. tall. I wonder what it was. Do these sound like good deals (like I care--I just like the plants)? Also, about how long is it between flowerings on these fellows, generally speaking? Thanks, Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 15:47:56 GMT, "White Monkey"
wrote: Hi folks, I have picked up a paph that was only labeled "USA hybrid" but is absolutely gorgeous, for about $20 (one flower, two "new plants" starting) and my first orchid that I actually know kind-of-fully what it is--an Oncidium Sharry Baby, nearly done blooming, but does still smell like chocolate and was about $10. Purple. The Paph should bloom on each new growth. But, that means one bloom cycle a year. Onc. Sharry Baby can bloom more often. If it gets enough light, it will grow new pbulbs any time of the year and bloom on every new growth. So with good light you should get at least 2 bloom sprays a year. Do these sound like good deals (like I care--I just like the plants)? Also, about how long is it between flowerings on these fellows, generally speaking? Thanks, Katrina Congratulations on your Citizenship. You celebrated well. Those plants should be fun. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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My new orchids!
The oncidium could have been Onc Twinkle.
K Barrett "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 15:47:56 GMT, "White Monkey" wrote: Hi folks, I have picked up a paph that was only labeled "USA hybrid" but is absolutely gorgeous, for about $20 (one flower, two "new plants" starting) and my first orchid that I actually know kind-of-fully what it is--an Oncidium Sharry Baby, nearly done blooming, but does still smell like chocolate and was about $10. Purple. The Paph should bloom on each new growth. But, that means one bloom cycle a year. Onc. Sharry Baby can bloom more often. If it gets enough light, it will grow new pbulbs any time of the year and bloom on every new growth. So with good light you should get at least 2 bloom sprays a year. Do these sound like good deals (like I care--I just like the plants)? Also, about how long is it between flowerings on these fellows, generally speaking? Thanks, Katrina Congratulations on your Citizenship. You celebrated well. Those plants should be fun. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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My new orchids!
Congratulations Katrina! I too am in the process of changing citizenships
(my US citizenship ceremony is tomorrow). Hmm, should I too buy another orchid to celebrate? Thanks for the idea. Joanna "White Monkey" wrote in message ... Hi folks, I just found out I have been accepted for Dutch citizenship. To celebrate, although being one of low budget, I headed for the floating flower market, the nearest location of anyone specializing in orchids at all. I have picked up a paph that was only labeled "USA hybrid" but is absolutely gorgeous, for about $20 (one flower, two "new plants" starting) and my first orchid that I actually know kind-of-fully what it is--an Oncidium Sharry Baby, nearly done blooming, but does still smell like chocolate and was about $10. Purple. They didn't have one I craved last month but had no excuse to afford; it was some sort of very miniature oncidium with spray after spray of coral and salmon flowers, the whole plant about 6 cm. tall. I wonder what it was. Do these sound like good deals (like I care--I just like the plants)? Also, about how long is it between flowerings on these fellows, generally speaking? Thanks, Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 03:59:07 GMT, "J Fortuna"
wrote: Congratulations Katrina! I too am in the process of changing citizenships (my US citizenship ceremony is tomorrow). Hmm, should I too buy another orchid to celebrate? Thanks for the idea. Joanna Joanna - Congratulations to you too. It is hard work changing citizenships and learning a different country's ways. No matter where we come from, the next town or city has a different version. I can only imagine how many differences you both have found in your new countries. May you both find joy in these new alliances and of course Many blooming Orchids. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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My new orchids!
Absolutely, though two or three might be more appropriate.
Welcome; the U.S. could certainly use as many folks of the orchid persuasion as possible! Tom Walnut Creek, CA, USA (To reply by e-mail, remove APPENDIX) From: "J Fortuna" Newsgroups: rec.gardens.orchids Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 03:59:07 GMT Subject: My new orchids! Congratulations Katrina! I too am in the process of changing citizenships (my US citizenship ceremony is tomorrow). Hmm, should I too buy another orchid to celebrate? Thanks for the idea. Joanna "White Monkey" wrote in message ... Hi folks, I just found out I have been accepted for Dutch citizenship. To celebrate, although being one of low budget, I headed for the floating flower market, the nearest location of anyone specializing in orchids at all. I have picked up a paph that was only labeled "USA hybrid" but is absolutely gorgeous, for about $20 (one flower, two "new plants" starting) and my first orchid that I actually know kind-of-fully what it is--an Oncidium Sharry Baby, nearly done blooming, but does still smell like chocolate and was about $10. Purple. They didn't have one I craved last month but had no excuse to afford; it was some sort of very miniature oncidium with spray after spray of coral and salmon flowers, the whole plant about 6 cm. tall. I wonder what it was. Do these sound like good deals (like I care--I just like the plants)? Also, about how long is it between flowerings on these fellows, generally speaking? Thanks, Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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"K Barrett" wrote in message news:cheNb.66687$na.39475@attbi_s04... The oncidium could have been Onc Twinkle. Thanks; I don't think I have any real reason to suspect the label, though. --Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
The Paph should bloom on each new growth. But, that means one
bloom cycle a year. Onc. Sharry Baby can bloom more often. If it gets enough light, it will grow new pbulbs any time of the year and bloom on every new growth. So with good light you should get at least 2 bloom sprays a year. Congratulations on your Citizenship. You celebrated well. Those plants should be fun. SuE Thank you! --Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
Hi Katrina, The tiny Oncidium you describe is either Howeara Lava
Burst or Oncidium Twinkle. Hope this helps, Bill Hi. Thanks. The label says "sharry baby" and picture of a sharry baby online looks like this one does... why do folks here think it's not, and must be one of these others? What don't I know about it that would have helped me disbelieve the label? Thanks, Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
I think they mean the miniature oncidium you mentioned in your first post.
Cheers Peter "White Monkey" schreef in bericht ... Hi Katrina, The tiny Oncidium you describe is either Howeara Lava Burst or Oncidium Twinkle. Hope this helps, Bill Hi. Thanks. The label says "sharry baby" and picture of a sharry baby online looks like this one does... why do folks here think it's not, and must be one of these others? What don't I know about it that would have helped me disbelieve the label? Thanks, Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
I think they mean the miniature oncidium you mentioned in your first post.
Cheers Peter I feel really dumb. Of course they do. Sorry, folks! I won't check the group before coffee anymore. And thanks! --K --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
No, sorry, either I misunderstood you, or you misunderstood me. *G*!
I thought you said you had lusted after a small pink multi flowered Onc that was no longer available when you went back to the store! I said that one might have been Twinkle. In case you wanted to look further at different stores. I didn't mean your Sharry Baby was mis-labeled K Barrett "White Monkey" wrote in message ... "K Barrett" wrote in message news:cheNb.66687$na.39475@attbi_s04... The oncidium could have been Onc Twinkle. Thanks; I don't think I have any real reason to suspect the label, though. --Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
Oops, LOL!! And I won't post until I read the whole thread!
K "White Monkey" wrote in message ... I think they mean the miniature oncidium you mentioned in your first post. Cheers Peter I feel really dumb. Of course they do. Sorry, folks! I won't check the group before coffee anymore. And thanks! --K --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
No, sorry, either I misunderstood you, or you misunderstood me. *G*!
I thought you said you had lusted after a small pink multi flowered Onc that was no longer available when you went back to the store! I said that one might have been Twinkle. In case you wanted to look further at different stores. I didn't mean your Sharry Baby was mis-labeled K Barrett "White Monkey" wrote in message ... "K Barrett" wrote in message news:cheNb.66687$na.39475@attbi_s04... The oncidium could have been Onc Twinkle. Thanks; I don't think I have any real reason to suspect the label, though. --Katrina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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My new orchids!
Oops, LOL!! And I won't post until I read the whole thread!
K "White Monkey" wrote in message ... I think they mean the miniature oncidium you mentioned in your first post. Cheers Peter I feel really dumb. Of course they do. Sorry, folks! I won't check the group before coffee anymore. And thanks! --K --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/04 |
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