Guarianthe aurantiaca, spotted form

[Fairorchids]

I purchased 10 plugs in January 2018. I sold the plants along the way, so the one I kept would have been one of the smaller ones.

It is in a 4" pot; it bloomed first time in 2020 (3 spikes as I recall it). It has 8 spikes this year (from 9 new growths).

This plant is '1-2' grower (each lead produces a spring/summer growth and then a summer/fall growth). Thus, the 9 new growths only reflect 4 or 5 leads.

[Dollythehun]

Well, Kim, I got one that looks almost exactly like that from Olympic orchids. I hope it doesn't get to be 2 ft tall. Because if it does I'll have to send it to WW. But it is a beauty, I have to say, I love the spots.

[Fairorchids]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

Well, Kim, I got one that looks almost exactly like that from Olympic orchids. I hope it doesn't get to be 2 ft tall. Because if it does I'll have to send it to WW. But it is a beauty, I have to say, I love the spots.

From what I have seen, the spotted form plants stay compact (mine has PBs about 8" tall). Actually, even the non-spotted aurantiacas seem smaller these days (line breeding?).

[WaterWitchin]

That's a great color combo, Kim. Love it.