A Little Tropical Flair

This is a Doritaenopsis orchid a friend gave me. It is a cross that I have coveted for years (Dtps. I - Hsin Black Jack "M187". Parentage - Phal. Golden Peoker x Dtps. Leopard Prince). I'm going to breed this with a large white phal to see if I can get a larger flower with more irregular purple blotches. Cool plant.


That same friend also bought this killer palm tree which was a promo at Home Depot for only $69 down from $199. Wow! What a great price. This is a Kentia palm and is very slow growing. It should last quite a few years before it gets too big for the house. It is also the most graceful of the palm trees and is considered to be the cadillac of indoor palms. You can see why from the picture.

I was planning on keeping this one in the bathroom but it is just too large for that area.



So I moved it into the dining area where it will have plenty of room to spread out. What a spectacular plant! I think it is the most beautiful and expensive plant I have ever owned. Thanks Rick. It really classes up the joint.