First Bloom SHOCKER! 🤔 Orchid Bloom EXPLOSION! A Tour of Vandas, Cattleya & More! #ninjaorchids

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Get ready for a vibrant orchid bloom tour! In this video, we’re celebrating some incredible flowers on the patio, with a special focus on the possible first-ever bloom of my Phalaenopsis pulchra. After losing many of my summer bloomers, this productive orchid is a true blessing, and I can't wait to share her with you!
Join me as we explore a fascinating lineup of blooming orchids and their unique stories:
Papilionanthe & Vanda Chao Praya: Witness the massive growth of these two orchids on a single moss pole, now reaching over 8 feet! I'll share my funny observation about the buds and the resident ants, plus an update on their impressive, branched spikes and orchid seedpods.
Fragrant Epidendrums: See the first bloom of my Epidendrum pfavii, a major achievement with a light molasses scent, and the beautiful Epidendrum parkinsonianum with its delightful night-time citrus fragrance.
Prosthechea radiata: Learn about this resilient first-time bloomer that survived a severe scale infestation to produce two spikes with a powerful burnt sugar fragrance. I'll share my quick-and-dirty pest control method!
Cattleya Amethyst: Get an update on my decimated Cattleya division, recovering from a massive root ball cleanup and thrips attack. I'll show you the one precious bloom that rewarded me with its sugar lemon and rose scent, and share my hopes for its survival.
Vanda falcata: A quick look at this tiny but mighty fragrant orchid with an intense vanilla and lemon sugar perfume.
And finally, the moment you've been waiting for! The Phalaenopsis pulchra has bloomed! While I'm celebrating this milestone, I'll be transparent about the bloom's shape and color, which don't quite match a typical species Phalaenopsis. Is my orchid mislabeled? You be the judge!
This video is full of orchid growing tips, details on fragrant orchids, and a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and joys of my orchid collection. Thank you for joining me on the patio!
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Music: Come On Out - Dan Lebowitz