My prize orchid!

I got my prize orchid in the mail a few days ago - its settling in well (not the DIY basket - although it's not hanging, it's on a shelf).

It's a beautiful cattleya, and should some day look like this:


Many thanks to Bruce and the forum, the plant donor for their generosity, and everyone here for making this a wonderful place to talk about orchids. I'm sure I'll be here asking many more questions as my orchids develop!

Thanks so much - my orchid collection has grown from 0 to 6 in a few months, and it's a big part due to this forum.

Zoe

P.S. - has anyone made any baskets?

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Awesome, Zoe! I am so happy for you. The plant looks so healthy. Congratulations again!

Cheers,
BD

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We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all exist very nicely in the same box. ...Hmmm? .

Hi Zoe,

That should be a fun one to raise! What cool flowers to look forward to. Thanks again to Katie!

I'll probably never make my own baskets, but I sure think it's neat that you do!

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Lynda

Katie has donated plants before, but this gift was actually from another donor who wished to remain anonymous.

Cheers,
BD

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We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all exist very nicely in the same box. ...Hmmm? .

Oops. Well with so many generous people around here, who can keep it straight? Thanks to whoever for helping to make this a nice place to hang out!

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Lynda

Sure looks like it'll grow into a beauty. What was it again?

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It is a Pot. Hwa Yuan Gold 'YK02'.

Cheers,
BD

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We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all exist very nicely in the same box. ...Hmmm? .

Your basket really does dress up the plant. It looks great! I usually find catt foliage to be unattractive, but it looks good in that basket.

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Orchidacea are the largest and most diverse of the Angiospermae, and includes 800 genera and 30 000 species