Oncidium, Phal Portraits, and Lego Pottery

Oncidiums are not as glamorous as Phal orchids, especially when it comes to color. Oncidiums tend more toward golds, earth tones, and pastels. The flowers are generally small. They are often scented, however, and can bloom in great profusion from a single inflorescence:

Oncidium in Bloom, MRobb, May 2015

I've been working in some new styles of ceramics, inspired by traditional Japanese tea ceremony styles. The motifs on this vase are based on Mishimade pottery. But I used Legos instead of stamps! Legos are indeed incredibly versatile....

Lego Vase based on Mishimade pottery, MRobb, May 2015

Oncidium Blooms!

Not one single Lithops bloomed this year. Most regenerated without incident, but I do miss Lithops flowers. I'm not sure why, the Ways of the Lithops are mysterious.

Didn't happen this year, sigh....

On the other hand, the African Violets and orchids have been blooming like crazy, as have the Haworthias and Aloes.

Succulents in Bloom

This lovely Oncidium, a rescue, is having a great bloom:

Oncidium 2015, MRobb

They have a soft vanilla fragrance. The flowers are so pretty with their gold and brown shades I had to paint a watercolor background for their official portrait. Enjoy your gardens and have a wonderful weekend!

Lithops and Oncidium Portrait

Two lovely plants that have earthy speckles and blotches in common....

Lithops and Oncidium, MR, Sept2014

This seemed like the perfect plant portrait for the beginning of autumn. They go so well together!