Paph armeniacum II

A week passed and there is not much changes to the actual bud, but the spike sure got much taller.
The picture is sort of clumzy because I wanted to see the full length of the spike:



Although maybe it did get a bit fuller and plump, or maybe it is just a wishful thinking. Just like watched kettle that never boils.






I think I will do the next update in two weeks...

Phalaenopsis bellina ('Ingrid Ohh' x 'Joy' AM/AOS)

After new root finally there is a new leaf. It is just starting and hard to see but it is there, hurray!

Got "meself" a new book

Since I am officially into paphiopedilums now, I was looking for the information. Somewhere on the orchid board this book was mentioned. I looked it up on amazon and was surprised to see that it is: a) in stock; b) totally affordable.
So here it is :









I just started reading, but already went through all the pictures - they are amazing.
If you want one too - amazon.ca has it on sale.

Neofinetia falcata 'Shojo'

Just couple weeks after arrival, Neofinetia falcata 'Shojo' produced three new, healthy, cute and purple roots.
Two are on this side and one - on the back:




Does it mean she is happy? I hope so!

Pink NoId Phalaenopsis

The new years bloom on my pretty pink NoId Phalaenopsis is still here. Last weekend I finally captured its true color in the daylight without sun: