John's Greenhouse and Shadehouse photo update

[wetfeet101b]

I have not posted greenhouse pictures for quite some time so I thought I'd snap a few pictures today while the weather was nice.

Here are pictures of the shadehouse:

The bigger cattleyas get to spend summer in the shadehouse.


My youngest daughter, Isabella, reflecting on life while enjoying the shadehouse.


Cymbidiums and epidendrums enjoying the summer outside.
You can see some blettillas in the small pots, but the leaves are on their way out in preparation for dormancy.


Cymbidiums, along with assorted tropicals and lily plants.


It looks like I need to get the chainsaw prepped again. The three large cymbidiums in the back are in need of dividing... AGAIN!


I have a lot of bud action going on, so I hope to post some bloom pictures soon.

Enjoy!

[mujacko2002]

Mabuhay!

its my privilege to be able to post and say another home-run.

Love it! Love it! Love it! how do you keep everything healthy and clean? I love your cymbids a lot. Why not plant the "duhat" in the ground now? though its a huge tree.

Congrats again.

Godbless

[wetfeet101b]

Why not plant the "duhat" in the ground now? though its a huge tree.

I am not sure how cold hardy a duhat tree would be. I know they do great in the Philippines, we had a couple of large trees in my grandmother's property.
I have tried a couple of Philippine mangos here and they did not survive our winters. Our winter here is not severe, but still cold enough to kill most tropicals if not protected.
I have one young Philippine/Java guava tree that loses its leaves in winter but is otherwise ok. I planted 3 of the same variety and only one made it through the first winter.
I am thinking that if I keep the duhat tree in a large pot and move it into the greenhouse during winter, I can plant it in the ground once it has matured enough to survive the winter.

But who knows Planting tropical trees in southern California is always a gamble. Sometimes you get lucky and end up with that .01% seedling that thrives in your local climate.

My wish list of Philippine trees for my property:
1. Philippine mango
2. Atis
3. Balimbing
4. Guyabano

[ManilaByNight]

I am not sure how cold hardy a duhat tree would be. I know they do great in the Philippines, we had a couple of large trees in my grandmother's property.
I have tried a couple of Philippine mangos here and they did not survive our winters. Our winter here is not severe, but still cold enough to kill most tropicals if not protected.
I have one young Philippine/Java guava tree that loses its leaves in winter but is otherwise ok. I planted 3 of the same variety and only one made it through the first winter.
I am thinking that if I keep the duhat tree in a large pot and move it into the greenhouse during winter, I can plant it in the ground once it has matured enough to survive the winter.

But who knows Planting tropical trees in southern California is always a gamble. Sometimes you get lucky and end up with that .01% seedling that thrives in your local climate.

My wish list of Philippine trees for my property:
1. Philippine mango
2. Atis
3. Balimbing
4. Guyabano

Hey John,

I'm not too sure if a 'duhat' tree can withstand prolonged cold in a temperate zone area like in So. Cal.
Also the duhat likes plenty of water during its growing period and here in the Phils it enjoys year round water due to our rains.

If the Philippine mango tree didn't survive (which is a very robust tree compared against the duhat) ... I doubt if the duhat will survive too. Just for fun you might try and I agree wit you that its chances of survival might be far better if it gets to be a bigger plant.

Here is something I found on the net regarding the cultural requirement and info on the duhat tree (Syzygium cumini)
issg Database: Ecology of Syzygium cumini

[mujacko2002]

I am not sure how cold hardy a duhat tree would be. I know they do great in the Philippines, we had a couple of large trees in my grandmother's property.
I have tried a couple of Philippine mangos here and they did not survive our winters. Our winter here is not severe, but still cold enough to kill most tropicals if not protected.
I have one young Philippine/Java guava tree that loses its leaves in winter but is otherwise ok. I planted 3 of the same variety and only one made it through the first winter.
I am thinking that if I keep the duhat tree in a large pot and move it into the greenhouse during winter, I can plant it in the ground once it has matured enough to survive the winter.

But who knows Planting tropical trees in southern California is always a gamble. Sometimes you get lucky and end up with that .01% seedling that thrives in your local climate.

My wish list of Philippine trees for my property: thanks but the trees mentioned below are introduced species except for Balimbing and Duhat
1. Philippine mango (India)
2. Atis (tropical america)
3. Balimbing (almost throughout asia including my country)
4. Guyabano (tropical america)
5. Duhat (Philippines, India etc)

Anyway, just for added info.

thanks and Godbless

[Halloamey]

Thanks for the photo update, the greenhouse and shadehouse are fantastic all your plants look so healthy and your daughter is very cute !!

[catttan]

I agree completely with Amey. What a cute daughter!!!!!

[mujacko2002]

Mabuhay!

I agree completely with Amey. What a cute daughter!!!!!

-----------the future has been foretold. The future of John's orchids is secured.

Godbless

[cdayinflorida]

What a sweet little girl.
The greenhouse and shadehouse are just full of pretty plants. Thanks for sharing again!

[wetfeet101b]

Now for the greenhouse pictures:

The view as you enter the greenhouse.