Bulbophyllum maxillare

This plant is not so rare.
The blooms stay open for about
a week, something that
most bulbos are sorely
lacking.
Lends itself very easily to
being photographed.
I love this guy.

like the D. anosmum, this is also destined for the farm.

More than even
the anosmum,
this will only deteriorate in
Manila.

meager year for Dendrobium anosmum var alba

I wonder why this D. anosmum
hasn't been as productive.
Maybe its needs better
accommodations?
I think I better bring
this to Amadeo.
The non-alba anosmums
are growing well there,
and I saw some
anosmums that are just
magnificent.
Ah, well.
There is always
next year.

a most favorite equestris

At some point,
I can boast
of having more than a
thousand Phalaenopsis
equestris plants. This particular plant is
clearly a favorite.
Pristine white, with
lemon yellow upper lip.
No pronounced reflex.
Pure delight.
If I may add, this
plant cost me an arm
and a leg.

Vanda luzonica

Endemic to the Mt. Pinatubo
area, sadly now all gone. The spectacular eruption in 1991 covered everything with
lahar.
This was acquired from one
of my favorite dealers,
who got it from
a small nursery in Bataan.
Family-owned, they have been
propagating Vanda luzonicas
for decades, and this is one of
their last plants.
I got several plants at that time
because I was pissed off by
Aling ******, who sold me
four plants that turned out
to be hybrids when
they bloomed. This one has
been in my front gate for the
past two years.
You bet I am deliriously happy
with it.