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Collection Update - May 2025

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Catasetinae are exploding with growth
Cattleya are finishing their first growths of this season, and some are working on a second
Nepenthes seedlings are putting out new, larger pitchers

New plants

Amesiella Sparkling Jewel from Tropical Orchid Farm
Bulbophyllum echinolabium ('Golden Gate' × self) × self from In Situ Orchids
Cattleya rex 'Peruvian Perfection' × sib from Hilo Orchid Farm through Fantasy Orchids
Phalaenopsis philippinensis from Hilo Orchid Farm through Fantasy Orchids
Nottara Lucy's Sassafras 'Tightie Whitie' FCC/AOS × self from Bitis Botanical
Brassia verrucosa from Bitis Botanical
Brassia Edvah Loo 'Nishida' AM/AOS from Bitis Botanical
Brassia Auntie Diana Aki from Bitis Botanical
Cuitlauzina pulchella from an orchid society giveaway table
No-name small white Phalaenopsis hybrid from a student

Plants in spike or bloom

Cattleya mossiae ('R. E. Patterson' × 'Panther Creek' HCC/AOS)
Several Pinguicula plants
No-name Phalaenopsis hybrids
Haworthiopsis tessellata

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I'm seeing unpleasant things from some of my plants. Won't be using that insecticidal soap until the Catasetinae are fully leafed out in the future! And I really need to have a close look at all my Cattleyas, especially the rexes. There is some real weirdness happening and it might be time to throw some of them out.

20 June 2025 • Cycnoches and Cattleya weirdness • Orchid tents, terrarium, and outdoor garden update The Catasetinae look good, with some minor issues here and there.
A few plants have been repotted.
Got some more seedlings!

The Catasetinae look good, with some minor issues here and there.
A few plants have been repotted.
Got some more seedlings!

14 June 2025 • Collection update

I recorded some interesting floral finds while hiking around Golden Gate State Park, hunting for the wonderful Calypso bulbosa!* Then I painstakingly researched all the names to make the video a little more complete...which was actually kind of fun. Talk about a rabbit hole! Enjoy!
*PSA: As you've probably already heard a million times, never dig up native plants and wildflowers...it's often illegal and they are very likely to die!

13 June 2025 • Colorado wildflower hike The Clowesia and Cycnoches are taking over the middle of the tent, and it's time to give them their mid-season growth booster. YouTube places ads on my content anyway, collecting 100% of the filthy, toxic, capitalist ad revenue...should I just go ahead and give up my longtime no-ads campaign?

The Clowesia and Cycnoches are taking over the middle of the tent, and it's time to give them their mid-season growth booster. YouTube places ads on my content anyway, collecting 100% of the filthy, toxic, capitalist ad revenue...should I just go ahead and give up my longtime no-ads campaign?

4 June 2025 • Additional fertilizer for Catasetinae • Should I monetize? Everything's growing like crazy, but not a lot of blooms this time of year. I planted a bunch of stuff outside, let's see how it grows!

Everything's growing like crazy, but not a lot of blooms this time of year. I planted a bunch of stuff outside, let's see how it grows!

24 May 2025 • Orchid tents • Windowsill • Outdoor garden Let's take a closer look at the Catasetinae as they explode into full growth for the season. We'll also have a look at the Cattleya and talk about which ones can bloom this year, plus I'll show you a new windowsill orchid I received as a gift last week.

Let's take a closer look at the Catasetinae as they explode into full growth for the season. We'll also have a look at the Cattleya and talk about which ones can bloom this year, plus I'll show you a new windowsill orchid I received as a gift last week.

18 May 2025 • Cycnoches & Clowesia close-up • Cattleyas that will bloom this year Outdoor temperatures are rising, and changes are happening in the tents. The growing season is in full swing!

Outdoor temperatures are rising, and changes are happening in the tents. The growing season is in full swing!

10 May 2025 • Cool and warm orchid tent updates

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