The speaker discusses their collection of Dendrobium Nobile orchids in a video. They showcase blooming and non-blooming plants, explaining reasons for the lack of blooms, such as keikis (baby plants) diverting energy. The speaker experimented with sunlight exposure, finding that orchids left in direct sunlight performed better. They discuss potting experiments with peat moss and bark, noting that orchids in peat moss were plumper and survived the winter without issues. The speaker contemplates acquiring more orchids at a show but mentions the high prices.
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1. The speaker has several Dendrobium Nobile orchids, some of which are in bloom.
2. The orchids were purchased without labels from Trader Joe's.
3. Some of the orchids were put through a winter rest period.
4. The speaker watched a video by Brad's Greenhouse about caring for these orchids.
5. There's a mention of different colors and sizes of blooms on the orchids.
6. The speaker hung some orchids in deli containers due to their top-heavy nature.
7. There's a concern about some orchids not blooming, possibly due to the presence of keikis (baby orchids) on the plants.
8. The speaker discussed their care routine, including exposing the orchids to direct sunlight and daily watering.
9. There's a comparison between orchids potted in bark and those potted in peat moss, with peat moss ones having plumper bulbs.
10. The speaker is considering getting more Dendrobium Nobile orchids at an orchid show in San Francisco.
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