quinnfyre, yes the alata is still blooming. The plant has about 20 spikes on it that each rebloom several times so don't cut the 'dead' spikes off. It also has a bunch of cute seed caps as well. The way I grow my little Pleuros is I use those clear plastic $1 shoeboxes (toss the lid). They have enough height to hold in humidity, and the plants are only 1" to 4" tall anyhow. I put the plants in groups into plastic vanda baskets, 6" mostly, which keeps the plants from continually falling over and also holds them up above the bottom of the box where water tends to accumulate. This way, I can keep about 1/4" of water in the bottom to raise the humidity up a bit more than the 50% the greenhouse runs without keeping the plants soggy. To water, pick up the two baskets, hose the plants off, and return to the shoebox. The boxes (I have about four of them) are put to the side of the shoplights on a dim shelf at the back of the GH. They don't need very bright light. I am only using the vanda baskets because I have a stack of them; I didn't buy them for this purpose. Anything else can be used that fits the same type of description; the housewares department in stores have all kinds of possibilities. This is what my baskets look like. I use them for Vandas, too :-) Here is a link that might be useful: Vanda baskets

Hello Everyone, Hi Mike!!! How are you? I always love seeing pics of your plants, especially your citrus trees! I am good and getting back into the business of plants LOL I still have the jade cutting you sent. At one time I had at least three cuttings but I lost one this winter due to over watering. Fragrant: Thank you and now I know the name of this beautiful orchid: phalaenopsis. Yes, these beautiful orchids definitely helps with the winter months. Another thing I find that's helpful during the cold spell is rooting jasmine and gardenia cuttings on a heat mat. It's a fun and useful experiment. Laura: Thank you! You ALWAYS have the best pics of plumerias. They are contagiously beautiful! Josh: I love the scene in your garden and your Daphne is an impressive size. I can only imagine how beautiful the scent will be once it blooms! Happy Gardening! Bo

I suppose it depends on the aspect of the place where you are growing the orchid. In other words are you in a frost hollow or say on a slope dipping to the North? So, just 1K south here there is a frost hollow which has colder temps at night. The other unknown is how much having a shade cloth cover breaks the effects of frost. Is there a local orchid society where you can ask re. winter orchid culture?

A sole pink TC bloom I've been waiting and waiting for this echeveria to bloom for a few weeks, apparently it's making a larger bloom stalk... Ohh alright... I'll be patient. ;-) Steve, wow! Nice work on those sweet potatoes! One of my favorite vegetables. I love its foliage too. Mike also, check this video out, ha I could do something like this but with a non toxic plant (because of the cats) lol (can skip along to 2:30 to see the foliage) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUp2-DqEfOE Mike, what a mesmerizing sunrise and the landscape, wow!!! Great pic love it. ❤ Mother jade so pretty too wearing her flowers. Shavedmonkey, those orchids are really beautiful! What is the scent? (if there is one) Dave, I adore your Orchid! Gorgeous! Nancy, I LOVE your plumeria, I am envious! KC, Ohh my, ohh my, that Jade!!!!!! ❤ -Nancy