Terrestrial orchids 2015

[WimB]

Some more Ponerochis graminifolia flowering here now.

[hud357]

Some more Ponerochis graminifolia flowering here now.

Though this is the first time I have ever looked at this plant, just to save others from asking ... Where do you obtain them in such diversity?

And a general comment pertaining to various threads on SRGC - anyone want to start a 'how to obtain such excellent pictures of your plants' thread within a suitable section of the forum?
I have no idea what equipment is used or how one would go about using it to obtain such results. Perhaps some of you might be willing to expose your secrets?

Just picking one at random ...

[Maren]

Hi WimB,

lovely Ponerorchis graminifolia; what a varied collection you have. I am especially pleased to see another white one.

[Chris Johnson]

- anyone want to start a 'how to obtain such excellent pictures of your plants' thread within a suitable section of the forum?
I have no idea what equipment is used or how one would go about using it to obtain such results. Perhaps some of you might be willing to expose your secrets?

I think that would prove to be a popular and informative thread. Why don't you start it, it was your good idea?

[Maggi Young]

And a general comment pertaining to various threads on SRGC - anyone want to start a 'how to obtain such excellent pictures of your plants' thread within a suitable section of the forum?
I have no idea what equipment is used or how one would go about using it to obtain such results. Perhaps some of you might be willing to expose your secrets?

Just picking one at random ...

   

Well, as Chris suggests, you could start such a thread     - but you may not be aware that there is already a thread, 45 pages long, for just such things, although it has more often been used for questions about kit etc .....   it was drawn together in the beginning as " ........ the merged pages of all the pre-existing photographic subject threads, brought together in one place.  Please use this area for techy talk on photographic questions/discussions."

http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=54.0     

There are, of course, various posts spread through the forum where questions  have been asked about techniques used for photographing subjects- but they wold need to be sought out by searching for suitable key words    It would be delightful to have some of the extremely talented photographers in the forum share their tips in a specific place 

[Chris Johnson]

Well done, Maggi. After making the comment I thought it likely that there would be an existing thread but didn't have time this morning to search for it.

[Steve Garvie]

Neotinea ustulata  -The Burnt-tip Orchid


Gymnadenia conopsea alba

[WimB]

Though this is the first time I have ever looked at this plant, just to save others from asking ... Where do you obtain them in such diversity?

I get them through a friend in Japan...they sell them in mixed packages when they are in rest.

[WimB]

Hi WimB,

lovely Ponerorchis graminifolia; what a varied collection you have. I am especially pleased to see another white one.

Yes, those white ones aren't that easily available, it seems...

[Nova]

Out of two Bletilla ochracea clones, the first one is my favourite. The flowers open sulphur and fade into pale yellow, the petals turn white when ceasing blossoming.
The second clone has smaller flowers and do not open nicely as the first clone. The blush on the back of the petals is a nice feature though...

[Maggi Young]

These yellow forms are very appealing,  Nova.

[Nova]

They sure are Maggi. I wished the flowers could last more than just a few days

[Maggi Young]

I did not know the lowers were short lived, Nova.  So many orchids are long-flowering - it is a shame to learn these gems are not.  I really like soft, creamy or  primrose yellow orchids.  Not that I grow  any!

[David Nicholson]

Is the short-lived nature just of the yellow forms? I have some pink ones I got from Keith Wiley a few years ago that flower for some weeks. Long gone now though .

[SteveC2]

I am surprised to hear you say they last only a few days.  I know that the flowers on a Bletilla can never be compared with a Phalaenopsis or anything of that ilk but I reckon that they are amongst the longest flowering of the hardies.  I was given a Penway Coral in mid June which is still covered in flowers and I would expect the ochracea to last just as long.