It's Definitely A Sublime Sunday ..
As the rain is again gently falling outside .. Inside it's warm and cozy. I just got done making my morning coffee and took a few minutes to appreciate the changes the orchids have been making all week. Now that I have absorbed all that they have been doing or not doing, I am in my office/art room, typing away at this keyboard and listening to a little classical music. My choice in listening enjoyment most certainly matches my current mood. But I am going to try not to focus on that and instead draw attention to our delightful Orchid plants.
The Cattleya Orchid ..
Jewel Box .. This is our only Cattleya orchid, for now. One day we will grow our Cattleya family, but for right now, I want to learn a little more about this type before buying more and more. Last time I left you, she was starting to push out a new flower bud, through the flower sheath that sits at the top of a pseudobulb. The pseudobulb is roughly a year old and that is just about the time they need to develop and mature in preparation to bloom. For our area the blooming season is now, February, March and sometimes April.
This was 7 days ago..
And now this one I took this morning ..
The Bud Is On The Move! .. It has pushed it's way totally through the flower sheath and now I can clearly see the stem of the flower bud. I also notice that the flower bud is already starting to show a little hint of pink/red color. So exciting! And that flower sheath, that was once there to protect the developing bud, is beginning to dry up and wither away. What once was needed is need no more.. A little sad to think about, but such is life I suppose.
I expect to see some real fast paced growing in the next few weeks. Eventually the flower bud we see here, will split and divide into multiple flower buds. I am thinking 3 flowers. The bloom stem should grow to a length equivalent to the height of the pseudobulb; 3 to 4 inches (9 or 10 cm).
I have decided to keep this Orchid Update short and sweet.. After all, on a Sublime Sunday such as this one, I can't think of anything better to do than to go mess around with the other orchids. We purchased a few more Phalaenopsis orchids a little while back, right after Molly passed away. We needed them and their flowers at that time, as a way to brighten up our home.. filled with grief. But I'll save that stuff for another post. This week I will write about them.. I promise.
For Now, Enjoy YOUR Sublime Sunday ..
I Hope Yours Is A Sunny One, Unlike Mine ..:(
Everyone Deserves A Little Sun On Their Face ..
“What did you call her?" she asks but I don't think it's her real question.
"Sunshine," I say, and she smiles like she believes it's perfect and she may be the only person other than me who would think so.
"What is she to you?" she whispers. The real question and I know the answer even if I don't know how to say it.
Drew's muffled voice rises up from the floor before I can respond.
"Family," he says.
And he's right.”
― Katja Millay
Let The Raindrops Fall
Poem By BDMiller
In the warmth of sunshine on Molly's face,
We found solace, a familiar embrace.
Her gaze, like amber, in the golden glow,
A cherished companion, our hearts did know.
But alas, time's river, it flows so fast,
Leaving behind memories that forever last.
The winds of change swept her away,
Leaving our hearts in a somber gray.
Raindrops fall upon our weary souls,
A symphony of tears as sorrow takes its toll.
In the echoes of laughter that once filled the air,
We find only silence, an unanswered prayer.
Molly, the faithful, where have you gone?
In the quietude, we mourn at dawn.
Yet, in the rustle of leaves and the soft winds that sigh,
We feel your spirit, a presence nearby.
So, let the raindrops fall, a lament from above,
As we cherish the sunshine of a canine love.
In the dance of memories, under skies so vast,
Molly, our friend, in our hearts, you'll forever last.
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What miserable weather we’ve been having here. I feel like I haven’t seen the sun in forever.
I know. The yard is totally saturated, my fire pit is filled up with water, and the lake is rather full. It definitely seems like we haven’t seen the sun in forever. I hate winters like this where it’s cold and rainy and the sun is nonexistent. I was wondering how you were making out up there. You guys have gotten a decent amount of water with these storms as well.
Almost makes you think that Spring could be right around the corner! It's actually sunny here today for the first time in a long time. Still cold out, but warmer than average!
Yeah, rain here. Rub it in! Sun sun sun. It'll be sunny while I'm at work and I can't enjoy it. Lol. It looks like it should be a rather nice week, at least that's what they're saying.
I hope it is a great week for you! Try not to work too much!
Similarly, the more beautiful things make the house look more beautiful, then all of us will have to buy such things for our home.
Yes they bring a calmness to the home. They make our house feel warm and welcoming.
Aww, what a cute little Cattleya! Is this a miniature? I have one of this size, but not a miniature, just a young orchid, maybe 3 years old. She hasn’t grown much in those 3 years though 😂 !LOLZ
I have a few other, full size Cattleyas, which bloom regularly, but this one doesn’t seem to be ready yet.
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I don't think my cattleya orchid, jewel box, is a dwarf version. It is also about three years old, but taken from a cutting at a local orchid farm. When he took the cutting, he said that there were a couple of pseudo bulbs that had flower sheaths at the top, but one of them died, and I sort of pulled it open and didn't see any flower bud left in there. The pseudo bulb that's blooming now is a little over a year old. I wonder why yours is reluctant to bloom. I can't quite see in the photo if that taller pseudo bulb has a flower sheath or not. I see the one in front is creating one. I've seen that different varieties react differently to Temperature light and air movement. I'm sure yours will bloom… Eventually. Lol.
Hello, here in Cuba orchids bloom from December to March approximately. I think yours are about to bloom, you will see how beautiful they are. I see that you dedicate time to them. Here in my town there is a beautiful Orchidarium with many varieties. Thank you for sharing.😄
Cuba is definitely more tropical than New Jersey. We have to grow ours indoors which can be a bit of a challenge. We too have an Orchid farm close by. Love going there to look around and sometimes buy a new plant. Yes! Mine will be blooming soon 😁
Keep me posted when your orchids bloom. Have a nice week 😀
This has actually really been a miserable weather to be precise I must confess
Yes it has @biyimi really makes me sad sometimes. SUN! I NEED SUN!!!! hehe
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Cool! I loved seeing the bud had emerged.
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