Amazing Fall orchid flowers! October blooms beautiful orchids. Plus important message at end.

This Fall my greenhouses are filled with beautiful flowers that represent the season very well. I have from Bulbophyllums to Vandas to Cattleyas to Dendrobiums and more. Let take a tour of my thee spaces filled with nothing but beauty, exotic plants. Plus I included a special message to my viewers at the end of this episode. I also include the current orchid and plant shows around town. #orchids #blooms #cattleya #flowers #greenhousetour #orchidshow ##plants #floridalife #parks #nature #exoticplants
OFE Orchid Supplies
17899 SW 280th St., Homestead, FL 33031
[e-mail]
ofeintl.com/
305-253-7080
Motes Orchids
WWW.MOTESORCHIDS.COM
Jim-n-I Orchids
760-212-8819
[e-mail]
Sierra Madre Orchids
[phone]
27809 SW 133RD AVENUE, Miami, FL 33032
Krull-Smith Orchids
orchidskrullsmith.com
407-886-4134
2800 W Ponkan Rd, Apopka, FL 32712
Springwater Orchids
321-223-6173
[e-mail]
Ecuagenera USA
Dayaneth L. Portilla
Cell 941-960-6950
Office 215-954-8985
[e-mail]
Waldo’s Woodwork
[e-mail]
The Orchid Den
Josh Jones
904-434-2182
www.theorchidden.com
@the.orchid.den
Mac’s Orchids
6800 Appaloosa Trail
Southwest Ranches, Florida 33330
[phone]
Bredren Orchids
bredrenorchids.com
[e-mail]
Lady Vanda
Serena Román 305-988-8063
Ernesto Cabezas 305-582-3009
www.ladyvanda.com
Martín Nursery
17150 SW 184 Street
Miami, Fl 33187
786-704-1916
786-468-4239
Judeli’s Orchids
21060 Krome Avenue
Miami, Florida 33187
786-715-0766
Banjong Orchids
17720 SW 218th Street
Miami, FL 33170
[phone]
Waldor Orchids
WWW.WALDOR.COM
10 E. Poplar Ave. Linwood, NJ 08221
609-927-4126
Email: [e-mail]

[@lorrym48]

Beautiful blooms Nelson. Enjoy them You are so right. Let's send positive thoughts and vibes out in the universe ❤

[@naturenel]

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[@allyk7476]

Hi Nelson, I enjoyed seeing your gorgeous orchid space with all the beautiful blooms. Tears came to my eyes as I listened to your chat at the end of the video. You are so right and I'm so happy you shared because it's something we all need to hear. Thank you and I appreciate you very much.

[@naturenel]

Hi Ally! Glad you enjoyed the episode and my message. It was all heartfelt. We really do need to come together in peace and positivity.

[@tonilaventure8075]

That's a wonderful and important message. Your personality is as bright and beautiful as your blooms. You bring joy to all your viewers. Bless you. 🇬🇧

[@naturenel]

Wow, thank you Toni. You guys bring so much enthusiasm to my channel. It drives me to improve everyday and bring you guys the best of me and my knowledge.

[@maze6798]

Your hands are magical. There are so many beautiful blooms in your garden. Thank you for such positive thoughts.

[@naturenel]

Awe! Thank you so much. 🙏🏼💚

[@dulceportillo4061]

Hi Nelson, thank you for your thoughts, I totally agree with you. Dulce🙏

[@naturenel]

My pleasure 🙏🏼

[@albenatodorova6426]

That dendrobium gift from Maria, Lasian Brown is out of this world.Such a beautiful color.I would love to have this in my collection.

[@naturenel]

I agree. That Dendrobium is very Avitar looking. It has so many colors. Truly a gem.

[@peggytorrez6467]

Hey Nelson I watch your videos regularly because I love how you present everything but also I could tell your such a nice person and have goodness in your heart what you said at the end of your video confirms that for me yes bad is all around us but we can all be given strength from above we do not need to be afraid we will be given strength if we ask thank you Nelson your beautiful plants also bloom so well for you because your such a good person always that positive energy has alot of power

[@naturenel]

This warmed my heart. Thank you for your kind words. Together we can all take down the darkness in this world. We have so much power. All it takes is kindness towards others and a positive outlook on life. 🙏🏼💚🙏🏼

[@nataliablumke5608]

Thank you for you videos. We all do need beauty in our live and you binging it perfectly. 💖

[@naturenel]

I agree!💚🤗💚

[@espiefermina8379]

Love, love, love your positivity, Nelson. Thanks.

[@naturenel]

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[@daniatortelli5995]

Hi Nelson, thank you for your important messagge, I really needed. I live in the north part of Italy in Calcinato (BS) at about 20 km from a NATO base with 40 nuclear bombs. Sometimes, when I look my daughters walking towards school I start cry and I say to myself :" maybe this time I'll not be able to protect you girls, because this world situation is out of my control". It breaks my heart, and I feel hopeless. Your words reached right my heart, and I already told you that people like you make me hope in a better world. Thank you for this candle you lighted up in the tunnel. I wish you all the best Nelson!

[@naturenel]

It’s comments like this that lift me up higher and encourage me to continue my channel. Sometimes a message can touch people in such a way like it did to you. My heart breaks at your story, but we have a brighter future ahead. When evil is dying, it gives its last fight. We are witnessing that fight take place all over the world. But not very long we will be telling a different story. There are casualties in many cases, and that is very unfortunate. But not all is gone. Great times are just ahead. Keep your mind in a positive light. See the future you want to see yourself in, not the one the media makes up for you. My prayers are with you and your daughters. 🙏🏼

[@daniatortelli5995]

@@naturenel ❤️

[@orchidsinparadise2438]

Aloha Nelson! I’m so happy that the Shin Shiang Diamond Tai Young #1 has re-bloomed for you. I fell in love with the colors the first time I saw it and of course I thought of you because it’s Cranberry & Yellow! 😂 I always look forward to seeing what beauties you have in bloom 😍 Mahalo for not only sharing all of your beautiful orchids with us, but for the positive message at the end ❤️

[@naturenel]

Hi Kelly! The third flower should be opens tomorrow. The other two flowers look really good. So all three will be blooming tougher. I’ll send you a picture. It’s a great Cattleya. I’m so happy to have bloomed it. She’s doing really good. Thanks for such an awesome orchid. 🫶🏼

[@griselnunez4274]

Beautiful blooms and thank you I'm with you it gets depressing watching what's going on with the Politics and the world I just to pray for better for all.❤

[@naturenel]

I have a strong premonition things are going to be better than what many think. 🙏🏼

[@rosebowen8924]

I enjoyed every moment of your videos, thanks for sharing. I'll keep it green.

[@naturenel]

Thank you!💚

[@lazaragomez4829]

Woooo lovelyy,me encanta tu paraíso encantado, yo tengo mi pequeña y bella colección, amo mis babys.

[@naturenel]

Gracias. 🙏🏼 Las orquídeas para mi son las plantas perfecta para crear un paraíso.

[@robynnola]

You have such a beautiful collection!! I LOVE that dendobium!! Thanks for your message at the end too, I really needed that reminder. I am so sensitive and it's so hard in this world of ours. Sending you lots of love and light. Thanks for your light too!! 🤗

[@naturenel]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Stay in your peace.

[@jodeming5088]

Beautiful flowers as always. Nelson, you are an empath. Your advice is what everyone needs to hear. Thank you for sharing, never spilt. We finally are getting a slight break in the weather. Amen . I am not asking for it to get real cold just cooler with less humidity. Take good care.

[@naturenel]

Absolutely. Most don’t know what an empath is. I didn’t want to go down that road on my channel. But I’m extremely sensitive and that’s why I live very distant from the crowds of the city. It’s difficult for me sometimes to handle all the energies in our current times. So I stay away from the gossip and chaos. I hope the weather cooling brings some relief. It’s been unbearable in my area. You can here me in the videos sometimes releasing heavy breath due to the humidity and heat. Nights are now feeling allot nicer. It’s down to the 70’s now.

[@m3msilva]

My Krull Smith order arrived today in CA. Yay! A Vanda Peaches, Mcv. Mini Fox and another tiny vanda cross that has Vanda nana in it. All roots looked amazing. Thank you for showing us your blooms. Glad its cooled down for you

[@naturenel]

How exciting! You truly ordered from the best of the best. I love their orchids and the quality. Plus the Krull Smith family are one of the most ethical and loving orchid family I’ve come to know. Enjoy your new arrivals. 💚🤗👍🏼

[@kirstybsmith2459]

You have made my Friday so much better :)

[@naturenel]

And you made mine with your lovely comment. 🙏🏼

[@sabrinaelizalde5686]

You are such an awesome person!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts ❤!!

[@naturenel]

Awe! Thank you. Glad my thoughts bring some comfort. 🙏🏼

[@newmanmansell760]

I enjoyed watching Nelson😊🙏💖Your Cattleya from Hawaii is my favourite

[@naturenel]

Thanks. Yes I like that Cattleya allot. 🤗💚

[@19YVO]

thanks for your peptalk have an awesome weekend Nelson

[@naturenel]

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[@rosanaterra4504]

All beautiful thank you for sharing 😍🌱🌱🌱

[@naturenel]

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[@faizalwaginin2983]

Love orchids

[@naturenel]

They are easy to love. 💚💚💚

[@tomdix8028]

Thanks so much for what you said at the end, really helps🦎

[@naturenel]

Glad it resonated with you. Keep those positive thoughts no matter what you see and hear. We will come out of all this victorious. 🤗

[@tomdix8028]

Really thanks love you and Teresita, bring us these nice shows but you both show kindness to aniamals and i know it goes to people too, thanks for bringing light into these times.

[@lliu25]

Very nice blooms! I really appreciate your hopeful message at the end, ultimately the only person I can control is myself. I can choose to focus on all the wrongs that come from the external environment, or I can focus on all the right that come from me instead. Focus on the good, focus on the helpers. Have a lovely weekend!

[@naturenel]

Beautifully written. 🙏🏼

[@brendachristian2191]

Shine on Nelson. Well said.

[@naturenel]

Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@SandiesOrchids]

Well said Nelson

[@naturenel]

🙏🏼

[@epenesajennings4725]

Maria is a pro with Orchid care and beauty!! Love the blooms

[@naturenel]

Indeed she is. 🏆

[@dioleo13]

The Bangkok sunset is my absolute favorite. I just got something similar from Motes-they even sent me an extra plant for mentioning Nature Nel! Fingers crossed that I can get it to bloom under lights in fall-winter NY...

[@dioleo13]

PS Thank you for the warm and wise closing words. Have been encountering so much anxiety and negativity, but also so much hope. Trying to stay focused on the latter but it's not easy.

[@naturenel]

Wow! That’s so kind of them. I had no idea they are gifting my viewers orchids. 💚💚💚

[@dioleo13]

​@@naturenel it was a lovely surprise! Maybe they were just being nice to a new customer, but I did mention your channel at checkout

[@edmarhipolito6957]

Love the blooms ❤ Watching from philippines ,,

[@naturenel]

Hello Philippines 🇵🇭🫶🏼

[@uhaneokalanijames8029]

you should say "keep it positive and keep it green" at the end of every video, its a great message always!! thank you nelson.

[@naturenel]

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[@arleneroserenders3310]

You are a star

[@naturenel]

Awe! Thank you. 🤩

[@epenesajennings4725]

Thank you for that advice.

[@naturenel]

It my pleasure and honor to share positive thoughts with such a broad audience. 🙏🏼

[@sandrasullivan2636]

Thank you

[@naturenel]

You are welcome. 🤗

[@BBQNBLUES]

You got me Drooling 🤤when you featured Francis Fox, Bangkok Sunrise & Key Lime Stars.. *ALL* on my 'wish list' as replacements for plants lost. Joseph Wu's Phal. Joy Fairy Tale 'Joy' is Also one I'd Love to add to my small collection.. What a BEAUTY same can be said for Krull-Smith's Phal. Florida Rainbow. 🏳‍🌈 how appropriate ;)

[@naturenel]

Hold off on that Francis Fox. I have to talk about the big elephant in the room. You’ll find out the dark truth about the Francis Fox.

[@Melissa-loves-orchids]

Nelson, I totally agree with your thoughts on continuing to focus on the good and project gratitude to all. I’m one of those people that can’t watch the news. On a floral note- I’m drooling over the cattleya from Kelly! Those colors are fire! Also it’s interesting that I have a vanda that looks like yours. It’s actually my favorite from Banjong but my tag says V. Bantram. They are similar and just gorgeous!! Again I thank you for sharing your blooms and I’m glad you’ll continue oozing good vibes and nature’s beauty via your videos. I definitely look forward to them. ❤

[@naturenel]

Good vibrations baby! That’s what it’s all about. Let’s not give evil the upper hand by going down the dark path. Stay positive and create the world you want to live in through your own manifestation of pure intentions. The Bantram is almost identical. I believe I have that one somewhere in my collection. The Kelly gift is outrageously colorful. The tones in it are unreal. I feel my adding seaweed and epson to my feedings has really stepped up my orchids. They are looking very bright and colorful. And all the yellow from the heat is slowly turning back to green. 🤗

[@TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS]

Thanks for sharing Nelson

[@naturenel]

You’re welcome buddy!🫶🏼

[@epenesajennings4725]

I use molasses, super thrive, and orchid food for my fertilizer. Smells like muscles. My cats love the smell. I have to keep them away when I feed the orchids!

[@naturenel]

The issue with that in my area is the flies. I use a kelp juice in my fertilizer and the flies are constantly in me when I spray. So annoying.

[@lindahartman2279]

Orchids and Positivity!!! I think you are on to something! I have been struggling with the news also. It is best to focus on what I can control. Oh, and the problem with the phalenopsis leaves..... I've noticed this occurs when thrips are bad - really bad. Lovely Frances Fox!!

[@naturenel]

Orchids and positivity go hand in hand. Two beautiful things to engage in. The news is toxic. I stay away from it. The thrips have been heavy this year. The cool weather is starting to come in so I’m hoping the thrips situation goes away. 🙏🏼

[@christopherosullivan3208]

Peace Nelson!

[@naturenel]

🙏🏼💚🙏🏼

[@lindagrabner4186]

Thanks Nelson for your thoughts and positivity, sometimes you need to hear that. Orchid flowers are beautiful as always, and you had better double your new addition 😂. I’ll be at Edison Ford orchid show tomorrow, can’t wait. Again thank you for the inspiration 💚💚💚

[@naturenel]

You are very welcome. Glad you resonated with my message. 🙏🏼 I think you’re right in doubling up the greenhouse. Lol! I’ll be in Fairchild Tropical Gardens on Sunday. They are having an orchid fest as well. Enjoy your orchid fun weekend. 🤗

[@bibicheknauf4163]

Linda, I am, also, going to the Edison Ford orchid show tomorrow so, if you get there before I do, please, do not buy ALL the orchids😉

[@lindagrabner4186]

@@bibicheknauf4163 😂😂I’ll leave u a few of them😂😂😂

[@zvikasadeh8923]

Nelson, thanks for the kind words and support. Please keep doing your shows and videos , it let me forget the news for a bit and helping keeping me sane. Love from Israel and thanks for the support!

[@naturenel]

My heart goes out to Israel. I’m deeply effected by the current events. The news is covering so much, but also glorifying the war. I can not be a part of that. Keep the prayers and good intentions going. We are going to come out winning. 🙏🏼🇮🇱🙏🏼

[@epenesajennings4725]

Love the blooms!

[@naturenel]

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[@desicaingagiola6008]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful blooms and positive vibes. You're an awesome person Nelson. Stay positive and inspiring.

[@naturenel]

Thank you for your kind thoughts. 🙏🏼

[@rosebowen8924]

Everything is so beautiful.

[@naturenel]

🤗

[@alicesanchez7777]

Hermosas floraciones 😍👏😊

[@naturenel]

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[@patriciahammond215]

Hi Nelson. The nursery you are trying to think of is Gardino Nursery, I think they are Brazilian, but I could be wrong. Love your orchids and everything else!

[@naturenel]

That is exactly it. I found their business card the other day. I will see them at Tamiami International Show. 👍🏼💚🤗

[@rosebowen8924]

By watching your videos my collection is getting bigger, you and orchid Doc.

[@naturenel]

I love that! That’s how I grew my collection. I watched allot of Blanca’s “Orchid Diva” videos. 🤗

[@particularp3317]

Hola Nelson un video excepcional gracias

[@naturenel]

Mil gracias💚🤗🙏🏼

[@michaelpeace1201]

Great blooms and keep it up

[@naturenel]

Thank you! 💚

[@alejandronoa2024]

Another fantastic and refreshing video. Much needed👍

[@naturenel]

Thank you!🤗💚🙏🏼

[@jasonachong9153]

12:44 the brassavola you need the ID for is a primary Hybrid. Bc. Mary Dodson. Which is C. schilleriana x B. nodosa

[@naturenel]

Yes!!! I was correct after all. I even mentioned it on the video that I believed it had Cattleya Schilleriana. I just didn’t have the actual name. Thank you so so much🙏🏼🤗

[@greityreyes5903]

wonderful plants in flowers, 💚faith and hope🙏💚

[@naturenel]

💚🤗🙏🏼

[@vickyslikes]

Beautiful blooms. We loved the closing and that beautiful message. Thanks.

[@naturenel]

🙏🏼Thank you!🙏🏼

[@livingnatural3225]

That Fancy Angel Lychee is a show stopper ❤... love it 😊

[@naturenel]

Yes! It’s the star attraction. 🤩

[@epenesajennings4725]

The Vandas are beautiful. Your climbing mount with the different mokaras are very creative. Saves space too. If they bloom together they'll look spectacular

[@naturenel]

That orchid tower arrangement happened by chance. I didn’t know where to placar them so I just grouped them together. Little did I know that they sometimes all bloom at the same time. It’s really gorgeous.

[@FredPippin-do3ly]

Hello Nelson, Great orchid blooms as always. Keep it Green !!

[@naturenel]

Hi Fred. Hope you’re feeling well. Great hearing from you!💚💚💚

[@surujdairamraj3283]

🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@naturenel]

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[@PC-zg3eo]

The yellow green hybrid you showed at the beginning is now named..Procatavola Key Lime Stars (Epicattleya Lime Sherbet x Brassavola nodosa). The one at 12:04 might be Bc. Bessho 'Summer Star'

[@naturenel]

Yes!!!!!! Thank you. That’s a name I’ve seen often. The problem is that the names can confuse you when there are several orchids that look similar with different names. I have to tag it asap👍🏼

[@PC-zg3eo]

@@naturenel Your welcome!

[@jeanandrews8691]

Awesome blooms. You should take a photo of the Bangkok Rainbow it just glowed in this video.

[@naturenel]

I took many pictures of it. It’s colors are unreal.🌈

[@Henry871026]

The wrinkly leaves on Bellina, it's probably because of the cold weather that causes it. This is what I heard from an orchid grower.

[@naturenel]

Ha! Interesting because we’ve had nothing but extreme heat. I thought perhaps the feeding caused it. It it’s just so weird. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@christinaooi7903]

Hi Nelson🙋 Good evening from Penang, Malaysia. 😍👍

[@naturenel]

Hello a Malaysia 🇲🇾🫶🏼

[@elianaguerreroromero5128]

Hola Nelson, se nota que la belleza de tu alma es igual a tus orquídeas, conmovedoras palabras. Por otro lado, sabes si en Apopka van a vender orquídeas con libre entrada o es solo es un simposio pagado con anterioridad? Gracias

[@naturenel]

Hola Eliana! Gracias por tus palabras. 🙏🏼. Si. En Apopka va ver muchas orquídeas en ventas. Es el simposio y también el festival de Krull Smith con varias compañías de orquídeas.

[@gracefitzgerald1049]

Beautiful blooms again Nel, thanks for sharing your amazing garden. By the way, your varigated philodendrons around your backyard are amazing too. And your Tacca always giving you a good blooms, been trying a few times but no luck. I think I over water them too much 😢

[@naturenel]

Thank you! I actually water my Tacca every single day. The more water, the better. Keep it in a pot where the roots are tight in there. If the pot is too big, that may be the problem. Also try changing the medium. It prefers a potting media that contains 50% pine bark, 40% peat moss, and 10% sand, or similar combinations.

[@PC-zg3eo]

I’ve been watching your video in parts because I didn’t want it to end. I’m wondering if the leaves you featured are being affected by the amount of seaweed you are giving… just a thought. Thanks for that inspirational ending. I’ve had to tune out a lot of the news to maintain my sanity, while just listening enough to be informed. We are living in sad times. We have enough space to coexist but there seems to be so much hate. I repeat the cliche…. All the world needs is love! ❤

[@naturenel]

We are lacking love everywhere. The news is a toxic platform designed to keep your mind preoccupied daily. That’s why the news talks very little of anything positive. It’s all based on tragedy, gossip,and lies. I do get information online from credible sources. I never tune in to tv news. We are undergoing a massive shift in humanity. There is an end to the chaos. But during that chaos we need to stay clear minded and not engage in the hate game. Our positivity and intentions will eventually drain out the chaos. I will use my platform to bring some sort of emotional comfort through my orchids. But sometimes curtain things do need to be addressed. The current events are definitely one to address. We will come out of this shining. It just takes some time to weed out all that no longer serves us. As my friend would always say…”evil is in trouble”. As far as the seaweed goes, I literally started adding it to my Phals. I don’t think it’s that. It’s always happened to my Phals. I just can’t pinpoint what causes it.

[@PC-zg3eo]

@@naturenel well said, Nelson.

[@andrilousarominez7798]

Really love your collection Niel, and I'm hoping that I can see more coelogyne species and dendrobium, but you have such a huge collection, By the way I'm one of your subscriber here in the Philippines ♥️👌

[@naturenel]

Hello Philippines! 🇵🇭 I love all my Filipinos viewers. You all are so supportive. Big love!💚🤗🙏🏼

[@barblucas2539]

Your orchids are just beautiful Nelson. What do you do with your plants when you have to separate them

[@naturenel]

I gift or simply add them to trees or mounts.

[@barblucas2539]

@naturenel Thanks ,was just wondering what you do with all your splits. I'm glad you are not putting them in garbage Have great day, God bless

[@curlenecharles2538]

I missed you so much Nelson! Thank you for taking us through your amazing ranch to showcase your what's in bloom your orchid blooms are always amazing! P.s I use the yellow sticky fly paper to trap those pesky thrips and it works wonders because just like you I have my cat babies and hate to use strong Chemicals on my plants. I just hang half a sheet close to the spike and instead of going on my buds they go there! You have to be careful with lizards though as they get themselves stuck quite often.

[@naturenel]

Im anti yellow sticky paper. When I went to Maria’s home, I saw the papers filled with beneficial bugs and literally most of them had live lizards stuck dying a very slow death. That broke my heart. I don’t know what’s worse chemicals that kill instantly, or sticky’s that keep them stuck dying very slowly.I was trying to come up with a cage-like sleeve for the sticky. This way the lizards may walk over the grid, but not get stuck.

[@curlenecharles2538]

@@naturenel oh yes that's an excellent idea I'll definitely experiment on

[@andrelevesque2405]

Hi Nelson. I looked for some hybrid names in the International Orchid Register of plants you so nicely presented and for which you don’t have a name: 3:30: Papilionanda Josephine van Brero x Vanda Kuwaldee Fragrance = Papilionanda Doctor Benjamin Chew 9:03: Cattleychea Lime Sherbet x Brassavola Little Stars = Procatavola Walnut Valley Lime Stars 13:24: Perreiraara Bangkok Sunset × Vandachostylis Pine Rivers = Vascostylis Pine Rivers Hope this helps you in any way. And keep these vlogs a-coming!

[@naturenel]

YOU ROCK!!!!!! Thank you so much. This really helps. I took a screenshot of your comment and saved it in my pic files. 🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@andrelevesque2405]

@@naturenel Glad to be of some help. Thought you hadn’t seen it. Keep your vlogs coming!

[@rmdp2023]

the term peloric also applies to orchid flowers where the lip is flat and thin like the petals. Lip-less dendrobiums and phalaenopsis are actually peloric.

[@naturenel]

Good to know. Thank you!👍🏼

[@chris10858]

Nelson, I dont recall seeing you growing Schomburgkias? Did I miss them or perhaps youre not a big fan?

[@naturenel]

I have definitely covered Schomburkias many times on my channel. I own about 10 different Schomburkias. Every time they are in bloom I shiwwcade them. I don’t think there are many plants I can say I’m not a fan of. I love them all. Unfortunately there are some orchids that don’t do well in my environment like Miltonias and Zygos. I May not be able to keep them, but I do love them.

[@syamaleeheendeniya4476]

Was looking forward to your monthly show. Lovely blooms! ලස්සන මල්! (That means lovely blooms in my langauge, Sinhala) Is there an aviary close by. Is that bird calls in the background?

[@naturenel]

No aviary. I love very close to the Florida Everglades. Lots of wildlife and many birds of all types. Thank you for your language writing. It’s beautiful like art. 💚

[@bibicheknauf4163]

Nelson, I have a question for you: for the last year or so, I have been mounting more and more of my orchids. I feed them, religiously, every week, following your feeding regimen. The root systems are spectacular but I do not see any growths on the plants🤔. I know it’s probably very difficult, if not impossible, for you to diagnose the reasons without seeing the plants since there could be many different factors. I was wondering if, maybe, the feeding was working too well on the roots and it was not providing enough energy for the plants to shoot new growths? It sounds kind of ridiculous specially after watching how wonderfully your plants grow. By the way, I live in Sarasota. Our summer has been very hot too but, VERY dry😱. You are right, we definitely need beautiful and uplifting channels like yours specially during these dark times😍

[@naturenel]

Hello my friend. Honestly orchids are very sensitive, and sometimes I find them to even be emotional. I have orchids in my collection that have not bloomed in years. They do sometimes go through dormant cycles in order to give the plant room to grow in other areas like roots and size. They tend to not bloom if the plant is going through a big growth spur. If the orchid plant looks healthy and growing, no need to worry. My advice to you is, if your space allows for more orchids, get some more for that all year round of blooms. I always have blooms to show because I have over 600 orchids. So obviously there is always something in bloom. Mercedes was one who said…” if you want to always see blooms, invest in all varieties of orchid families”. I agree with her statement 100%. Orchids are not like regular flowering plants. They are in the rare, exotic category which by definition means the flowers are not as aggressively blooming as a regular flowering plant like daisies or roses. They bloom every year on their cycle. Banjong Vandas are heavy bloomers. Maybe get some from Ben that are year round bloomers like the Ben Fragrance or the extremely hard to find Vandocostylis Laem Sing. Those 2 Vandas bloom every other month for me. And yes, let’s keep the positive mindset going. It’s what will save us all from the outside noise. We will come out of this mess very soon. Keep the faith. 🙏🏼🤗💚

[@bibicheknauf4163]

Thank you so much for your oh so prompt and positive answer. “Over 600 orchids”😱. I guess I have to learn to be more patient😉😍

[@joananderson7446]

You make up for the negativity in this world! I pray for all those who are being terrorized by inhumane savages.

[@naturenel]

🙏🏼 Thank you. That’s is very kind. 😌

[@tklom28]

Nelson, have you ever thought about going into ACTING? I believe you’d be a natural!! Truly!! You seem to have the knack for being in front of a camera and it seems so effortless for you (I’m an actor and I know it when I see it)

[@naturenel]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that. No I’ve never acted in my life. I don’t even know if I would be good at it. I modeled here and there but that’s was the extent of my acting.

[@tomfurmby88]

argh nelson you still have thrips too? This is getting ridiculous. I'm just about getting on top of them here finally but you are my best grower on youtube if you can't get rid of them then who can?!? I think Maria might have figured it out... But yeah watching youtube, all the channels I watch have thrips. Most don't even realize which already takes years to realize but yeah Nelson if all the other amateurs I follow can't fix it, I'm hoping at least you can. I just cannot accept that every grower eventually gets bogged down by thrips which in my experience reduce flowering by 70%! People build up massive collections of 800 orchids, open a youtube channel, and 70% of them end up never blooming. That can't be good enough. Why do I care so much you ask? Well the problems I have with thrips already give me nightmares. At least you are aware of them but I swear 90% of the other youtube channels have thrips and have no idea. I could name at least 12 youtube channels that have thrips on practically every plant in their collection. It literally makes me gag seeing their plants. So I wish I could come to youtube and see healthy plants. For me that is what I come for. The blooms are a nice consequence. But you can get unhealthy orchids produce flowers too. Those still make me gag knowing the orchid will most likely give up within 5 years time and will have to be replaced. I wish following other growers would not be blighted by seeing all their problems. That is one of the reasons you are my number 1 channel so don't let me down Nelson.

[@naturenel]

Wow. There is quite allot to unpack here. But I will say this, thrips travel in the wind, rain, smoke, and other forms of reaching the buds. Controlling thrips in an outdoor environment is never ending and near to impossible. I have thrip issues like everyone that lives in a tropical climate. You will never stop the battle of controlling them. It’s seasonal and it’s a natural happening. The best we can do is go out to our collection and go to every single spike on a daily and check for thrips. If I were retired and this was my only responsibility, I could guarantee you that thrips would be a minimal in my collection. I take care of it as much as possible on my free time at home. I would say this year has been extremely bad with all pests. Considering the aggressive amount of thrips, I actually have been able to bloom all my spikes, losing some flowers in the process, but still the presence of thrips lingers. Once the heat goes away, thrips are not really a problem. In order to have the buds all clear of thrips, you would have to spray every single spike that’s budding, continuously throughout the season. It’s just not a realistic practice for many people’s schedule. We do the best with the time and budget we have. As you said many KZbinrs are suffering from thrips, that goes to show you it’s not an easy fix. I can feel your frustration and I relate to it 100%. Don’t loose faith. Thrips will always be here and we just have to learn to keep them in check. Now with all that said, I am looking into using Swarski mites in the future in my property. They are hungry little buggers that devour thrips. The best part is once they eat all the trips, they live off of pollen. So you can actually house the mites in your collection with now side effect damages to your orchids. Thank you for holding me high up in the orchid keeping world. I truly appreciate you. 🫶🏼

[@tomfurmby88]

@@naturenel ps: I know I'm a bit of a doom and gloom kind of guy sometimes. Don't let me get you down with my comments pls.