Aerides odorata var calayana

[Kerry]

Does anyone else get jealous at the thought of all these wonderful plants being grown in the driveway?

[ntgerald]

Does anyone else get jealous at the thought of all these wonderful plants being grown in the driveway?

I just acquired a five-acre lot in the foothills (1500 feet above sea level) that is being prepared to eventually serve as my orchid haven. A number of plants are in temporary "board" in a neighbor's small coffee plantation there, plus some more in temporary storage in the mountains...

[Kerry]

I just acquired a five-acre lot in the foothills (1500 feet above sea level) that is being prepared to eventually serve as my orchid haven. A number of plants are in temporary "board" in a neighbor's small coffee plantation there, plus some more in temporary storage in the mountains...

Well now I feel worse!

[Piper]

I think a forum field trip is in order, once Nelson's new facility is up and settled!

McRoadTripper

[ntgerald]

I think a forum field trip is in order, once Nelson's new facility is up and settled!

McRoadTripper

I made some selfings because this is my only odorata in bloom at the moment, and I also did four Aerides odorata var calayana x Vanda merrillii. I look forward to some really dark red aerides.

I will know the results a few days from now.

The selfing I did for Vanda javierae last week resulted in a pregnancy. I hope it carries to term, probably around December.

[Piper]

Do you use a commercial lab for flasking, Nelson, or do you do it yourself? I'm guessing you have access to a sterile hood.

McJulie

[ntgerald]

Do you use a commercial lab for flasking, Nelson, or do you do it yourself? I'm guessing you have access to a sterile hood.

McJulie

It is a commercial venture for him but it is not too expensive. Currently, I just do not have the time to do it myself.