terrestrial orchids

James Waddick jwaddick@kc.rr.com
Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:57:06 PST
>I should introduce myself.  I am Glen Ladnier, from Biloxi, MS. .... 
>wondering if there are some among the group who participate in 
>orchid growing.  T


Dear Glen,
	Welcome to PBS.
	Orchids are often mentioned, but emphasis is on terrestrial/ 
bulbous types and less so on tropical epiphytic species. I think 
there are a number of people who would welcome your experiences.

	If you go to the PBS wiki and type in 'orchid' you will get a 
long list that includes many actual orchid genera that can occupy you 
for a while.

	Do you grow Bletilla s. 'Kate'.?  This is a new cultivar that 
is promoted as having more and larger flowers. I bought a couple this 
spring and flowers are typical, but it has rebloomed on new growth 
and even now has a few flowers in bloom. None of my other typical 
Bletilla bloom after a brief spring period. I am hoping they will 
prove hardy as typical.

	Are you familiar with this or the similar 'Big Bob'?

		Best		Jim W.


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