Ctsm. tenebrosum 'Ed Wise' x Ctsm. callosum 'SVO Dark Lip'

[marie458]

I think this is going to be my season for male flowers! This is a first bloom on my Ctsm. tenebrosum x Ctsm. callosum. The flowers seemed very slow to open up wide. I'm assuming that is normal behavior? They've been open for a few days now. It appears their pollen sacs have been spent, too. So, I'm really enjoying them (and their pleasant fragrance) given the time they have left.

[isurus79]

This is definitely one of my favorite hybrids of all time! Can you post a photo of the plant? Is it a first bloom? How much sun does it get?

[marie458]

Originally Posted by isurus79

This is definitely one of my favorite hybrids of all time! Can you post a photo of the plant? Is it a first bloom? How much sun does it get?

Yes, I know it's your favorite. That's exactly why I've added it to my own collection Below are a couple extra photos of the plant as requested. It is a first bloom. I have it hanging under my trellis outdoors. In that position, it gets full sun most of the morning and early afternoon with dappled sunlight after that.

[isurus79]

Ah, I'd chalk up the slow flower opening time to it being a first bloom! I bet it opens up much more quickly next time it puts out flowers.