I know the focus this time of year is usually on outdoor blooms but I just have to share the "bounty" going on in my greenhouse bathroom right now. It just wouldn't be right to keep it to myself. First the $6.00 clearance Phalaenopsis Orchid (bought two years ago) opened it's first bud today on the new bloom stalk:
A closer look because you knew I couldn't resist:
Two slipper orchids remain in bloom ~ the one my brother sent me from Hawaii and 'Pine Knot' that I recently shared with you:
They look striking paired together, don't they?
Something else blooming profusely is Streptocarpus 'Black Panther:'
What a great little houseplant. It must thrive on neglect because I pay it almost no attention and yet it rewards me with a bevy of blooms. What's not to love about that scenario?
Last but not least, an African violet (name unknown) picked up on a whim at Lowes:
I bet you can guess why it ended up in my cart?!!
Tomorrow the amaryllis are being moved outdoors for the summer. I haven't told them yet, but I'm sure they'll be excited! :-) While I'm out there, I'll be sure and photograph the garden. It seems like it's been a while.
Sorry but I'm drooling over your houseplants. The orchids, needless to say, as they are gorgeous, but also the Black Panther -- such a deep luscious color -- and that beautiful frilly pink-and-white African Violet.
Posted by: Sweet Bay | May 18, 2010 at 07:58 PM
I am drooling too. I recently bought my mum a jasmine plant and am going to bring it inside when the cold weather strikes again.
Posted by: Kala | May 19, 2010 at 12:23 AM
Good morning. I like the Streptocarpus and the little pink African violet best. That violet is a cutie.
I am just about to do the same thing with my amaryllis. Do you leave yours in their pots? Was thinking about setting them right into the garden soil because I really, really hate to water small pots everyday. I just can't make up my mind:)
Marnie
Posted by: marnie | May 19, 2010 at 08:46 AM