John Benedict ORCHIDS, Author at Orchid Plant Guide

John Benedict ORCHIDS

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…and the rains came. Grammatophyllum scriptum var. citrinum

Three flowering plants in plastic mesh-lined cedar baskets. Maintained in full Eastern exposure under 50% shade lath.

John Benedict ORCHIDS

July 22, 2020

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02:26

Giant Vanda Mimi Palmer x V. tessellata cut in half with two spikes

Sorry for the poor quality and I haven’t had time to check this phone. Anyway, this is one Vanda that I had to cut in half because of its size; where the base section of the main stem is mounted, while the mid section up to the crown is hanging next to it with one […]

John Benedict ORCHIDS

July 21, 2020

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01:03

Vanda M.V. Tannins — Vanda Ben’s Delight

Vanda M.V. Tannins (V. lamelliata x V. memoria thianchai) Compact, and has flowered 3X for me in the past 18+ months. Southern exposure; under 70% shadecloth. Sadly, I have not had time to maintain my plants since January, and nothing had been fed, since… but they seem to be doing fine. Sorry for the poor […]

John Benedict ORCHIDS

July 16, 2020

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01:05

Cymbidium aloifolium / in spike, bud and bloom

John Benedict ORCHIDS

June 25, 2020

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01:02

Hoya – Hindu Rope

John Benedict ORCHIDS

June 24, 2020

140

02:23

Schomburgkia tibiana ( tibicinis x thomsoniana ) in bud

I purchased this primary hybrid at a small show here in West Palm Beach, which had six small spikes at the time (Sept 2019). There’s a video down the index on that day of purchase. Be safe, everybody. ?

John Benedict ORCHIDS

May 3, 2020

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Grammatophyllums elegans in spike, bud and bloom • Jungle-Style

Been busy with a few neighbors who live alone and running around not paying too much attention to the orchids… and just noticed this today. They’re right on schedule, too. Take care and be safe… ????❤

John Benedict ORCHIDS

April 30, 2020