EastMidlandsOrchids

Just moving a Coelogyne, ready for a quick spray and came across a newt. Normally nocturnal, they thrive in cool, damp places. They love to hide in dense garden vegetation, rotting wood, and potted plants,like the orchid pseudobulbs it is resting on here to keep from drying out!

This RLC Double Delight 'Shining Star' registered by S.Noisuwan 2017 (RHS) has been grown in a basket and flowered by Mike Armstrong, originally bought from Spicesotics The key influencing species of this hybrid are Cattleya dowiana x Cattleya tenebrosa x Rhyncholaelia digbyana

Thank you to Andrew Bannister for a very interesting, informative and entertaining talk on subtropical orchids. A great presentation suitable for beginners to experienced growers , also thanks to Mike Armstrong for explaining how to grow the plants on the show table 😃 #orchids

Our next Society meeting is on Sunday 18th October 1:30-4pm at Bottesford VC Hall. Our speaker is Andrew Bannister from Orchid Alchemy on ‘Subtropical Epiphytes’. If you have any orchid related questions why not come along, everyone is welcome and refreshments will be available.

Bratonia (Miltonia) Royal Robe flowered by Alejandro Caro. A lovely, intergeneric hybrid having spider-like bark blooms. The plant was registered with the RHS in 1986. The parents of this hybrid are Bratonia Erachne x Miltonia Seminole Blood.

Congratulations to all the rosettes and record of commendation winners at the EMOS Annual Show held today, we are still open and trading till 4:00.

We are all having a good time at the East Midlands Orchid Annual Show today. We are open till 4:00, why not come down and have a look at the different varieties of orchids, buying one from one of the UK traders whilst you are here! Bottesford NG13 0BG

Doing anything this Sunday 13th September. Why not come along and see a stunning variety of orchids. Do you have a question about your orchids? See the show and get growing tips from top UK traders and enjoy tea and cake. @nottm_events @BottesfordVCH @BBCNottingham @pottyplotters

Doing anything this weekend? Why not come along and see a stunning variety of orchids. Do you have a question about your orchids? See the show and get growing tips from top UK traders and enjoy tea and cake. @nottm_events @burnhamorchids @BottesfordVCH @BBCNottingham #orchids

Well done to the EMOS members who have exhibited their plants at the North East of England Orchid Show in Durham today. Two first rosettes and eight highly commended recognitions.

Preparations are now underway for our annual orchid show. Traders include Burnham Nurseries, Lawrence Hobbs, and Orchid Alchemy (Andrew Bannister) Everyone welcome. @burnhamorchids @BottesfordVCH @BottesfordToday @whatsonnotts @LincsLive @nottm_events #orchids @leicslive #orchids

Not long now! Our show is open to everyone so, whether you’re an experienced grower, new to orchids or just fascinated in the way they look as so many people are. Come along, ask questions and buy another! It'll be a great day out. @burnhamorchids

Our Stanhopea nigroviolacea is starting to open so I managed to position it in our plum tree between the thunderstorms today to get a video of the large flowers. There’s plenty more to come but probably won’t be open together.

Waiting in anticipation for our Stanhopea nigroviolacea with 6 spikes to come into flower, a striking orchid species known for its large, pendulous, and heavily textured dark purple-violet flowers. For updates, watch this space!!!

A great weekend at Harlow Carr orchid show. Sadly though at the end of the show during pack-up, David Gregory lost his Vanda falcata pictured here in the car park. I wanted to just send out this message incase anybody came across the plant I would appreciate it if you can help!

Last day of the Harrogate Orchid Show at RHS Harlow Carr 10:00-16:00. Well done to all our members who have received awards

Stanhopea wardii, I did not except to see both spikes open this year (eight flowers) due to the short flowering period but every days a school day!!

Stanhopea wardii, a species from South America grown warm to hot. There are two flowers spikes on this specimen but unfortunately we will not see both spikes flowering together due to their three-day flowering period. Maybe next year!!

Cuitlauzina pendular, registered by LaLave & Lex in 1825. This pendulous species from Mexico has been grown by Mike Armstrong, a cool growing orchid, if you can grow Odontoglossums you will have success wth this species.