Cymbidium finlaysonianum

Another Cymbidium

This the commonest Cymbidium usually found growing at lowlands especially on old durian trees. Its pendulous flowers is very striking to look at.

My posting below (1st. August 2009) is another Cymbidium called C. atropurpureum which is less common and found at higher elevations.

This C. finlaysonianum featured here, usually flowers twice a year.

HD Video

Phalaenopsis violacea- The Opening

Just completed another HD Video on an orchid blooming.
This time it is the Malaysian species, Phalaenopsis violacea
(Phal bellina)

Cymbidium atropurpureum

A Malaysian Cymbidium
Unlike to common lowland Cymbidium finlaysonianum, this species features heavy red and maroon colors and the flowers are somewhat smaller at sea level. This is from Gua Musang, Kelantan. The plant there have better showing with larger flowers and longer inflorescence stalk. We can conclude that it maybe due to the cooler weather there as compared with Klang's badly poluted air for the last 2 months.
Also shot a HD Video here.


Also to note:- We lost numerous species here in our home in Klang due to the heat and pollution.

Grammatophyllum speciosum Bl.

This giant of the species is still blooming in our garden. This is the second time after the one started during the Chinese New Year.