Lc Mini Purple "bonanza" x Lc Culminant "la tullerie"

[james mickelso]

Just started to open yesterday. Colors not accurate in pic as the clouds are abundant today which puts a blue cast on everything. I'll post again in a couple of days when it is sunnier. I'm just excited that's all. I've been waiting a long time for this rescue to bloom. It came from a garage sale. Actually it was by the trash bin in the garage when I stopped by to look at a nice surfboard they had for $25. The mini was pretty far gone and I didn't really think it would live. Luckily it still had a tag on it which isn't the usual case when I find something to rescue. Anyway here's the first bloom for me,. Also a couple other things from the greenhouse. And anyone want some oranges?

[tucker85]

All your orchids are beautiful. What's the name of the bright orange one?

[Dendy83]

Wow, simply amazing! Nice work bringing them back!

[james mickelso]

Noid. Ha....just kidding. I got it in the trash in La Jolla when walking back from a surf session. Nearly dead. But it looks a lot like my other Lc Piccolo but this one has a little different leaf and is a little larger. Also although the digi cam I use for these pics doesn't show it this one has nice fine darker striations in the throat. Thanks for your nice comments. Want any oranges?

[WhiteRabbit]

Awesome - great save!

They're all beautiful!