Divide and Conquer

This orchid is part of the Cattleya family also known as LAELIOCATTLEYA but smaller.  The plant grew quite large, roots out of the pot so Jim divided into 7 plants.  One has re-bloomed, the other had a bloom but died, (much to my sorrow - as I hate losing any orchids).  Another has a bloom coming, not quite sure of the rest.  Hopefully they will all recover as re-potting orchids is touch and go - we are novices, so just winging it.
I shall make every effort to decorate with the orchids for Christmas.  Saying that I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and happy new year.

December Orchids

This is a re-bloom color spectacular.

Finding the orchid name

A couple of weeks ago I put in a picture of a beautiful hanging orchid.  Did not know the name and tried to find it from a couple of nurseries.  When all else failed, I started looking at books on Orchids and low and behold I came across the name.

It is called Saccolabium Kotoense.  How can I remember it when I can not even pronounce it.

Re-growth

Here is an orchid I thought had had it as it was so large that it had to be divided into 4 different pots.
I really thought this was the end of the lot on this particular orchid,  which is part of the Cattleya family, only in miniature.  The second pot had a bloom but it did not give birth.  As many times as I get blooms, when I lose one, I am so sad for the day.  People say it is difficult to go orchids, but believe me, everyone has a spot in their house that is perfect for growing orchids.   The deal is do not be afraid.  Just watch out for the bugs/