Rlc. Oconee Mendenhall.

[Merita]

I bought this plant with flowering size in 2018 from Hawaii. I waited for the fall and it didn't bloom, it just grew; the following year it was so big that I had to transplant it and it continued to grow without flowering. The squirrels bit it, the seeds of a tree beat it, and finally this year the plant made its first flowering, nine flowers, which almost all synchronized, despite the thrips that do not let me rest.

[SouthPark]

Thanks for showing us the beautiful flowers from this orchid Merita. Wonderful deep colours here, and very nice lip. Beautiful. Also ------ excellent to see that it finally got around all those hurdles like thrips and squirrels this season.

[Merita]

Originally Posted by SouthPark

Thanks for showing us the beautiful flowers from this orchid Merital. Wonderful deep colours here, and very nice lip. Beautiful. Also ------ excellent to see that it finally got around all those hurdles like thrips and squirrels this season.

Thanks friend, did you see the ones I bought in Hawaii? Take advantage of the fall sale.

[SouthPark]

Originally Posted by Merita

Thanks friend, did you see the ones I bought in Hawaii? Take advantage of the fall sale.

I did indeed Merita! That is an early xmas by 10000000!

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing that collection of photos - including this one here. Will definitely be linking to there again later!

[Paphluvr]

Certainly looks like it was worth the wait. Beautiful display.

[Ray]

Oconee was one of Carter & Holmes most successful hybrids, and the ‘Mendenhall’ cultivar was the best of the lot.

[DeaC]