Mountain Orchids

08/05/2024

Hi folks - long time with few posts. Just a heads-up that while many of you may have noticed that shopping on the website has been turned off, there’s been a good reason. Regrettably, due to a medical condition, I have had to discontinue the plant business. The website remains open, for now, for reference. All plants of inventory and stock were transferred to Michael Wallitis of Black Jungle Terrarium Supply. Please inquire of Michael directly if seeking a certain species.

05/21/2024

Begonia ludwigii - a fascinating, endangered (habitat loss), Thick-Stemmed species from Ecuador. It is native to subtropical and tropical moist lowland to montane forests. It will form a upright stem over time and develops an almost caudex-like base - probably helping to ease it through seasonal dry spells. It is NOT a terrarium-type species and I find it can be a bit of a challenge to grow well, probably owing to my being a bit heavy-handed with the watering in winter. It seems to prefer a fairly decent amount of light, and to not be too wet. In winter, it tends to drop some foliage and i try and use caution at that time so as to not rot the roots. I have found it to do well as an outside patio plant in the summer months!

04/09/2024

For what it’s worth, the weather here is finally moderating enough so that Priority Mail is once again an option on Mountain Orchids’ website.

03/10/2024

Fun Begonias: Begonia sp. aff. luzhaiensis, B. “U690” & B. aurantiflora (sharing a bowl), B. “U577” dark, & B. “U655”….

03/04/2024

Begonia “U665” is possibly still my favorite species Begonia. Though not terribly fast a grower, it still makes a very impressive mound of foliage. I grow it as a not-too-tightly covered terrarium subject and I’m careful to not overwater - and it seems to do pretty well most of time. Wish it had a specific name…

02/13/2024

Sharing some fun things: including Begonia luzhaiensis (sp. aff.), and B. Ningmingensis (bella and dark form).

01/30/2024

Just sharing a few cute pics of “the kids”. It’s only been 3 weeks but they’ve settled in well.

12/19/2023

Haven’t shared in a while. This Begonia U665 was a tad to pretty not to share today.

10/22/2023

This is very cool to hear! Hope it’s preserved… 👍

A tree hunter who focuses on preserving trees encountered one of the rarest old-growth trees ever documented, a 1,000-year-old cedar.

08/04/2023

Welcome! …Hector has stated that theres no room to climb the steps, don’t see a problem, do you? Begonia ludwigii (several forms), Begonia sutherlandii, Begonia grandis, Begonia chingipengi, Hakonoecoa macra-aureola, B froebelii, and a Ficus “Tineke” (recently cut back 50%).

07/29/2023

Haven’t had enough time to w**d, but still enjoy a pre-work stroll in morning light…

07/14/2023

Can anyone tell that maybe I have a thing for broad-segmented Hemerocallis (day lilies) which have contrasting eye zones? 😝