Fdk. Julio David Rios

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Fdk. Julio David Rios (Mo. Leopard Drops x Ctsm. Donna Wise)

So this is a classic case of me judging this plant in my head before it bloomed. In my head it was an FCC CCE plant. Then it bloomed. 👎

First time blooming plant. ~125 buds and flowers on 8 spikes, only problem is 4 spikes are fading and 4 spikes are still budding. And Judging isn’t for a week and a half. NS is small, 4.5 cm horizontal and 4.3 vertical. Form is cupped and not great.

But the bonus is that the color is excellent and it’s a strong plant. May never get the FCC, but cultural awards are not out of the question.

Ps. This plant is not getting water in any capacity for 4 months. Humidity is kept high