[OGD] windows on besseae (Pablo Bermudez question)

Dear Pablo, Phragmipedium besseae normally does have transluscent windows in the tissue between veins in the pouch. This phenomena is noted in the original description of the species. The windows in the pouch of the besseae imaged on the link below are more pronounced than is typical, but th

[OGD] Cymbidium.

Title: Cymbidium. Heaven forbid that I should be answering an Iris Cohen question other than "why am I so stupid?" but the cymbidium she has no idea of will likely be Ulfius, an old clone from the Miller Collection. Andy Easton ___ the Orchi

[OGD] Orchid Photo Contest

The 2006 Miami International Orchid Show will have a photo contest this year. And, there are cash prizes! 3 prizes in each of 3 categories. So all of you shutterbugs pick out your best shots and send in a print. But you had better hurry, the show is in early March. Rules & entry form here - h

[OGD] fragrant mormodes and catasetum

Can anyone who grows mormodes or catasetums recommend a nicely fragrant species (or several) that would make a good hobbyist plant? Thank you. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchi

[OGD] Humidty

I use the same basic method of humidifaction as Tom Hillson. My modification is the use of a cheap solenoid valve with a humidistat to activate the system. Both systems are most reliable and economical and are well worth finding the various fittings needed to set it up. Bernard C. Gerrard