Orchids on summer vacation part 2

The greenhouse build is nearing completion. Another week or two before it is all done and the orchids can start moving in. In the meantime the intermediate to warm growers have been enjoying summer outside in the shade by the summer cottage. They are really loving the humidity and warm days and relatively cool nights. There are new roots and buds forming all over the place. Still, I cannot wait to get them into the greenhouse where they will be better protected from the wind and rain. Then the cool growers will also get to come out and join them. Soon, very soon. Until then, enjoy a walk among the vacationing orchids, part two.

About the Author: Karma

Karma is a digital nomad graphic artist and writer, orchid nerd and long-distance hiker from Gothenburg, Sweden. Former editor-in-chief for the Swedish Orchid Society magazine, published internationally and held lectures on orchid culture.

15 Comments

Mary July 15, 2013 at 03:16

Just came upon your blog karma. Love it! Very inspiring, I will be checking back in often! I am also a happy “slave” to my ever-growing collection! Started with one innocent plant! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
- Karma July 25, 2013 at 09:49
  
  Thanks Mary! Very nice to hear you like the blog. Good luck with your orchids! 🙂
Mike July 16, 2013 at 03:34

Wow, I remember when the indoor terrarium was being built. Now you’re doing a greenhouse? Awesome!
- Karma July 25, 2013 at 09:47
  
  Thanks Mike. 🙂 Yes, it will be aweslme when it is done. Still a bit more to work out. Hope to share some more about it soon.
Libo July 18, 2013 at 21:39

What is the little gem in bloom in the middle? The presentation is so adorable!
- Karma July 19, 2013 at 20:17
  
  Thank you! 🙂 The tiny magenta gem is Schoenorchis fragrans. Lovely little mini.
Kitt January 15, 2014 at 04:14

Hi, I started following your blog about a year ago. I check regularly for new posts but noticed that you have not posted since July. I just wanted to drop a note to make sure you hadn’t switched to a new blogsite without me realizing. I don’t want to miss anything! Thanks!
- Karma January 15, 2014 at 18:13
  
  Hi Kitt!
  Very nice of you to check in on me. It has been a difficult year (personally), why the blog has suffered. But I am still planning on maintaining this blog and hope to write again very soon. My orchids are doing good and I do have much to share with you all. Soon. 🙂
Nat January 17, 2014 at 06:12

Hi, happy to read that you will come back soon. I also miss your posts. I wish you to have a great 2014 year. Nat
- Karma January 17, 2014 at 09:02
  
  Thanks Nat! Very nice to hear, and a great 2014 you too! 🙂
Naul August 10, 2015 at 14:27

Hi! I’m a sort of beginner at growing orchids, wanted to know about the Schoenorchis fragrans- what do you have it mounted on? It’s very pretty.
- Karma August 10, 2015 at 16:45
  
  Thank you Naul! It is mounted on a small piece of cork.
Naul August 11, 2015 at 14:19

Thanks Karma for the quick reply. It is sort of difficult to find cork bark where I am (Bangalore, India), I was wondering if I could use something else.
Naul August 11, 2015 at 14:25

Oh I forgot to mention- I love your blog!
- Karma August 11, 2015 at 16:47
  
  Thanks a lot Naul! Very nice to hear! 🙂
  
  If you cannot get a hold of cork bark, see if you can find pressed cork mats used for arts and crafts, just make sure they are natural untreated and not glued. Or you can use untreated strips of some kind of hard wood. Otherwise tree fern (Xaxim) is widely used for mounts.

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