As I walked through my orchid house to take the garbage out...to my surprise, there were a handful of orchids in bloom! One of my favorites is Rhynchovanda Colmarie 'Banjong' AM/AOS. The flowers are filled with the most unique sweet scent with a hint of tarty citrus. The flowers are one of the darkest purples I have seen with a frilled middle lip and thick almost waxy petals. The leaves are long and broad just like any other vanda species. I purchased this amazing orchid from Banjong Orchids in Homestead, definitely a "must have" for every collection, plus Banjong is a "must go see" for any collector!
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Rhynchovanda Colmarie
'Banjong' AM/AOS |
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Rhychnovanda Colmarie 'Banjong' AM/AOS
dark purple flowers with super sweet scent |
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Rhychnovanda Colmarie 'Banjong' AM/AOS
flower detail |
I almost missed this single bloom among the vast sea of orchids. This is a Miltassia which is a cross between a Miltonia and a Brassia orchid. The flower is about 6 inches from end to end with no scent but very striking indeed!
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| Miltassia Shelob 'tolkien' B149 AM/AOS |
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| Eye spy with my little eye the Miltassia... |
This single beauty is a Epicattleya (a cross between a Cattleya x Epidendrum) crossed with a Brassavola. Super sweet scent only at night and beautiful vibrant green flower, almost glow in the dark green, lol. One of my other fav's!
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| Epc. Lime Sherbert x B. Little Stars |
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| Epc. Lime Sherbert x B. Little Stars |
Here are a few more little gems blooming right now...
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| One of my lost tag orchids |
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| & its flower |
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Another lost tag orchid but this one is an Encyclia Cochleata
very unique flowers with a very unusual tangy citrus scent |
Wish you were here to smell some of these beauties but until then will keep posting pic's and hopefully you will find a few of these to include in your garden to enjoy!
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