Enjoy your day for those who get it off today. 👍 Phalaenopsis hybrids (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Here’s another orchid for my virtual Phalaenopsis orchid collection. Phalaenopsis hybrids (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Happy Valentine’s Day. Phalaenopsis hybrids (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

These flowers are almost 3 weeks old now. It’s probably close to the end for them. Cattleya trianae ‘Purple Dream’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

In just couple days almost all the flowers are fully open now. Cymbidium hybrid (NoId) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

After 2 wks, this flower probably has only a few more days before it fades. Too bad the photo doesn’t capture the iridescent colors. Rhyncholaeliocattleya Sarah Spence (Rlc. Paradise Rose x Rlc. Chloe Bruce) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I wish I still had the label for this orchid. Cymbidium hybrid (NoId) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Most of these flowers are fully open now. Cymbidium Splendid Doris #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

It’s been about 3 weeks since these flowers opened. They’re about to fade now. Cymbidium Splendid Marilyn ‘Cabernet’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

This truly miniature orchid has flowers much larger than the plant and this flower is now 2 months old. It’s starting to show some aging. Dendrobium cuthbertsonii var. agathodaemonis #orchid #flowers #gardening #nature #bloomscrolling #photography #macrophotopraphy #365photo 📷🌱🌴🪴sky

These orchid flowers just started to open. Cymbidium Splendid Doris #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I always admire spotted Phalaenopsis flowers. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

TJ’s had other than Phalaenopsis orchids but I didn’t take their pics because they were wrapped in plastic 😞. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

First thing I do when I go to a store is look over their orchids. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Here’s another shot of this orchid currently in bloom. Cattleya trianae ‘Purple Dream’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

This orchid remains as one of my favorites. Has long lasting flowers, tolerates cold, flowers frequently, grows without a fuss. Cattleya Circle of Life ‘Finery’ HCC/AOS #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Another beauty at the store. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Here are all the flowers on this orchid currently. Cattleya trianae ‘Purple Dream’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I got this last year. Apparently this flowers just once a year unlike some Cattleya hybrids with C. sophronitis in its lineage. Rhyncholaeliocattleya Sarah Spence (Rlc. Paradise Rose x Rlc. Chloe Bruce) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Do you also resist buying orchids at the store? Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I didn’t realize there was a second spike on this orchid. Cattleya trianae ‘Purple Dream’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I collected several orchid pic at this store. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I don’t have room for more Phalaenopsis orchids, but I have plenty of iPhone memory. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Another Phalaenopsis I wanted but resisted buying. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

It looks like our TJ’s have reduced orchid prices from $20 to $15 recently. I hope they stay that way. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I snapped this pic at an orchid show with my DSLR many years ago. Paphiopedilum lowii ’Ryan’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

The name seems so appropriate for these orchid flowers. Ansellia africana #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

This orchid has a 2nd spike pictured here. Cymbidium Splendid Marilyn ‘Cabernet’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Here’s one of my favorite orchids for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Cattleya trianae ‘Purple Dream’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I found this on the ground after the rains 😱 so the flowers opened in all directions. Cymbidium Splendid Marilyn ‘Cabernet’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

The less frequent offering at TJ’s. Dendrobium nobile hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Orchid shows have some great examples of choice orchids. Paphiopedilum Fanaticum #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I so appreciate orchid exhibits that show such expert orchid growing. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Some orchid shows have some really extravagant exhibits. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

This spectacular specimen Dendrobium orchid was displayed at an orchid show. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

This was from an orchid show. Phragmipedium Autumn Fire ‘Gloria’ #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Another orchid display from a previous orchid show. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Here’s another orchid exhibit from an orchid show in the past. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

I’ve been looking at pics of my old orchids (☠️). I have success for a while then tragedy! #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Is it too soon to wish for spring? Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

This is another orchid exhibit from an orchid show in Santa Barbara many years ago. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

One of my more successful summers from years ago. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

This no ID Phalaenopsis at TJ’s looked so pretty. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Here’s another exhibit from an orchid show. #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

In a couple months the orchid shows will commence. Paphiopedilum orchids #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

This was from an orchid show but I neglected to get its ID. Zygopetalum hybrid #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Happy New Year. I hope 2026 is better than 2025! Cattleya Eloquence #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

Happy New Year’s Eve. It’s been almost 2 weeks since these opened and they smell like spicy citrus fruit. Rhyncattleanthe Exotic Angel (Cattlianthe Tropical Aurora × Rhyncattleanthe Burana Angel) #orchid #flower #gardening #bloomscrolling #photography #naturephotography 🌱🌴🪴sky

The colors on these flowers are washed out from previous blooms which were more yellow. Phalaenopsis Surprising Peacock ’Brazil’ #orchid #flowers #gardening #nature #bloomscrolling #photography #macrophotopraphy 📷🌱🌴🪴sky

It’s been 2 months since this orchid started flowering. Phalaenopsis hybrid (NoID - maybe Fuller’s Black Leopard?) ‘Anne’s Resilience’ #orchid #flowers #gardening #nature #bloomscrolling #photography #macrophotopraphy 📷🌱🌴🪴sky