Saturday, November 19, 2011

TODAY'S FLOWERS - Orchids


I grow my orchids in a shade-house but unfortunately I have
no covered area to protect them under as they come into bud
and flower. This hanging basket, 14" in diameter, I put into my
studio and hey presto!, perfect flowers for the first time.


The little orchid at the back of the pot is doing well because
it is sitting on the moist mix in the hanging basket


and this is the bigger one complete with cobwebs.



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29 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlNovember 19, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    good for you! i have the hardest time with any sort of blooming plants!

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  2. Sylvia KNovember 19, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Your flowers are always so exquisite, Arija! And these are perfect examples! I love these beautiful little orchids! I would love to have a pot full of them! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  3. Bella SinclairNovember 19, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful, cobwebs and all. I so wish I didn't kill so many orchid plants. :(

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  4. MaryNovember 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Both are beautiful! I love orchids, but I can't even keep the simplest house plants alive. I'm glad they bloomed so nicely for you.

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  5. AndreaNovember 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I can imagine the difficulty of growing tropical orchids in temperate climes, it will really be a challenge. Dendrobium as in that first one, is just left outside in full sun the whole year, and they flower the whole year too when given nutrients regularly.

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  6. LindaNovember 19, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    how very beautiful!!!

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  7. GaelynNovember 19, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    These are so cheery and beautiful.

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  8. CarlettaNovember 19, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Your orchids are lovely!
    I haven't grown anything inside in many years.
    I'm afraid my green thumb isn't so green. :)

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  9. BernieHNovember 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Stunning Orchids! You have a lovely collection. I'm not all that good at keeping Orchids but I might just give it another go after seeing these beauties.

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  10. JamaNovember 19, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Gorgeous orchids!

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  11. KanakNovember 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I've never been successful with potted orchids so I just tie them to my mango tree! Seeing your photos inspires me to have a go at potted orchids again. So pretty!!

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  12. sushNovember 19, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Hey Arija
    Thanks for the lovely comments on my blog. So did I stumble across your blog and just lovely one you have there. Beautiful captures and mind blowing floral ones too. Loved them.
    Cheers
    Sush

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  13. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    what beautiful flowers.

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  14. lotusleafNovember 19, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Exquisite orchids! My orchids are not so co-operative, alas!

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  15. LizNovember 20, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    They are beautiful!

    Moms...Check Nyo

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  16. lazyclickNovember 20, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Beautiful colors for flowers.

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  17. Tina´s PicStoryNovember 20, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    what lovely orchids! thanks for sharing with us at weekend flowers :)

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  18. RajeshNovember 20, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Very lovely and colorful orchids.

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  19. Mary Howell CromerNovember 20, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous! The cobweb adds a little artsy smartsy to the mix;)

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  20. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Gorgeous orchids!

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  21. DeniseinVANovember 20, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    What a lovely sight these must be, your photos are always bring a smile Arija, thank you!

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  22. theconstantwalkerNovember 20, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful to see...

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  23. JimNovember 20, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful blooms.

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  24. CarverNovember 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Your orchids are all so beautiful.

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  25. Kathie BrownNovember 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Arija, what beauties! I hope they make you smile and brighten your days!

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  26. Send Christmas flowers to IndiaNovember 22, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I think these are amazing. I have no filters so I couldn’t give advice.

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  27. BeckyNovember 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Arija. I've not seen the first two.
    B.

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  28. Johnny NutcaseNovember 25, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    very impressed with your green thumb! They are beautiful, made me smile :)

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  29. Ces AdorioNovember 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    These are beautiful. I must venture to keep an orchid plant.

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