Orchid of the day: Prosthechea mariae, formerly known as Encyclia mariae

Prosthechea mariae, formerly known as Encyclia mariae

This Mexican native has been in our cares since 2011. It is now a gorgeous beauty of nine years old and has rewarded us with six flower spikes and twenty flowers. Another example of orchids doing well mounted on a piece of bark instead of in a pot. I personally prefer orchids cultured this way. Of course you must have a very devoted orchid culturist to tend to it daily. That would be Arne.

A) In April, flower spikes were developing.

B) Over the years this orchid produced many pseudobulbs. As time goes by, these pseudobulbs drop off their leaves, leaving behind 'stumping-looking-green-fingers'. 

C) In June, all of the flowers were blooming.

D) Our orchid in 2012. How it has grown!

E) White delicate flowers.

F) These beauties are still in bloom today.

G) A magnificent specimen. Our favorite orchid and very reliable.

Until my next post, have a safe and relaxing July 4th weekend.

Khairul Bariah