Now that our orchids are slowly waking up, I am anxiously waiting for my most difficult bloomers to bloom or do something... anything. For me Dendrobium nobile types and Paphiopedulim exul are my most reluctant bloomers. Each spring I wait and wait on bated breath for a sign of blooms to come. When the buds come, I cross my fingers and hope they don't blast. I have about a 50% success rate on the nobile types and 0% success with the Paph exul. Grumble, grumble.

What are your most reluctant/ difficult blooms? Those that do well with your reluctant bloomers can share how they grow them, and those who have the same issues can commiserate with you.