Phalaenopsis Vio Vio

Phal. Vio Vio is cross of violacea and Jungo Viotris, so there is a lot of violacea in this plant. I got it recently from Kingfisher Orchids and there was small spike started. I was pretty sure it is going to stall, but it did not. The spike grew a bit and now is developing couple buds.



The flowers are supposed to be very fragrant. And there is a new leaf growing too!

Phalaenopsis pulchra

Mature plant of Phalaenopsis pulchra has two spikes growing. There are some good roots too.
Looks like plant was overheated - those strange patches on leaves. Will see how the newest leaf will turn out, hopefully healthy.

Masdevallia Peppermint Rock x ignea blooms

I found it open its flower today. Sadly second bud did blast. I am not sure if the top of the bloom will open more.
So here it is - Masdevallia Peppermint Rock x ignea - my second masdie to bloom.

Various problems with various orchids - continued

Well, I think I know who eats my masdie decumana. I just unpotted random paphiopedilum and look who was there inside hiding in the roots :




Darn slimy thing was moving.
Now I need to go through all the pots that are on those shelves in the basement. Would it be enough to just remove the ones that I find, or should I completely change the medium? Do slugs lay eggs or what?

Phal. Dragon Tree Eagle x Sogo Hollywood

I got the seedling of the cross of Phal Dragon Tree Eagle and Sogo Hollywood from Kingfisher Orchids as a free plant. I like  the coloration of DTE, and curious what would  the cross with Sogo Hollywood look like.




There are some good roots on the seedling. I am a bit worried about three strange bleached dots on one of the leaves. Hope it doesn't have any insects.