I have totally redesigned my orchid reference website at Orchideya.ca. There were several reasons for it.
Firstly, I got tired of black background.
Secondly, I wanted to use a layout that would adjust itself dynamically for any size of device used for browsing and still be usable. Bootstrap 3 allowed me to do so nice and easy with minimal CSS hassle.
Thirdly, I added features that provide some interaction with users. They can now upload their own images and they can leave comments about any grex. I don't require registration to do so, but comments have to be reviewed and approved before they will be visible. Same goes for the images. Just want to make sure I still have control over the content to keep it relevant and appropriate.
I added Analytics section where I plan to put some statistical reports about orchid registrations with graphs and grids. So far there is only one Phragmipedium registrations by year. I plan to add more soon.
I also added two new orchid generas - Vanda and Cattleya.
Both of them were recently reclassified and there were lots of duplicate names, so I had to append registration year to the name to somewhat distinguish between those duplicates: looks ugly, but should do the job.
If there are any discrepancies and confusions from such manipulations - please let me know, I will gladly fix it.
Paphiopedilum genus is in the works...
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Orchideya.ca redesigned
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Video update on Vanda pumila spike.
I wanted to try to do the spike progress post as video instead of picture:
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Blooming orchid Cattleya aurantiaca 'SVO' 4N x angereri 'Peter T.'
My second attempt at orchid video creation. I think this one is better. It is best viewed with 1080p setting on full screen.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Video of my orchids
I made first attempt to create a video of my orchids. As simple as it sounds, after all orchids are still objects that don't need to be reminded to pose and smile etc., I don't think it was a successful attempt. The lighting is weird, the focus does not stay where it should.
I am posting it here anyway just to keep record and compare to the future ones(if there will be) to notice improvement(again, if there will be)...
I used camera from my cell phone LG G4
which supposed to be good, so all the faults are from my limited expirience.
I am posting it here anyway just to keep record and compare to the future ones(if there will be) to notice improvement(again, if there will be)...
I used camera from my cell phone LG G4
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Vanda pumila
Vanda pumila in August 2011 when I just got it:

Vanda pumila now:

Roots totally covered and consumed little log that it was mounted on so I had to put it somewhere to keep roots from going everywhere.
But this post is not about growth, it is about spike (marked with red arrow):

And it's not like it is first spike I ever discovered here. There was already one few months ago, but it is still at the same stage as I found it. I hope this one maybe go somewhere.
Here are two spikes visible, maybe first one was just waiting for second one to bloom together?


Vanda pumila now:

Roots totally covered and consumed little log that it was mounted on so I had to put it somewhere to keep roots from going everywhere.
But this post is not about growth, it is about spike (marked with red arrow):

And it's not like it is first spike I ever discovered here. There was already one few months ago, but it is still at the same stage as I found it. I hope this one maybe go somewhere.
Here are two spikes visible, maybe first one was just waiting for second one to bloom together?

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