Rlc. Nakornchaisri Red

[SouthPark]

One final nice pic captured this morning to share with everybody from this flowering time.

Google drive link (higher res) : Pic link

[Tango]

Wowww really beautiful!!!

[realoldbeachbum]

SP - I am drooling! That bloom makes my day.

[SouthPark]

ROBB ----- an absolute pleasure to share the pics with you. The effort and time you had put in to acquire a Nakornchaisri Red is certainly worth it!!

I probably mentioned how I got this one before. It happened when I ordered another cattleya orchid - and this one came as an extra - an unexpected wonderful gesture from the orchid nursery. At first, I didn't know I had acquired this one.

I came home one day and noticed two orchids - separate pots - and wondered what that other orchid was, as I didn't order it. It was full mature size, even with one sheath. And then I read the tag --- and the interesting/foreign name struck me. I assumed it was going to have red flowers though - as part of the name does say 'Red'.

Then I went on maybe 10 days holiday break - with buds inside the unopened sheath. And when I got home from the break - got home at night time ----- the flowers were just starting to open! I didn't even get to see the spike development and the developing buds. Outstanding growth rate - as we do see in a lot of orchids during the spiking and budding stages.

And now it's extra nice to know that you grow Nakornchaisri Red too Robb. I was wondering what Nakornchaisri is. So did some googling - and it looks like it is a district in Thailand.

[realoldbeachbum]

Yes SP, Nakornchaisri is a river in Thailand. Interesting stuff.

I will post pictures if mine ever blooms! It don't be this year - maybe next. Patience.patience.patience.

[SouthPark]

Originally Posted by realoldbeachbum

Yes SP, Nakornchaisri is a river in Thailand. Interesting stuff. I will post pictures if mine ever blooms! It don't be this year - maybe next. Patience.patience.patience.

Thanks ROBB for mentioning Nakornchaisri is a river! Looking very much forward to the great bloom times ahead over there!

[SADE2020]

Love the coral red color ...

[Diane56Victor]

I always find it amazing how dominant a parent dowiana is!
Certainly can see the influence here.

[SouthPark]

Originally Posted by Diane56Victor

I always find it amazing how dominant a parent dowiana is! Certainly can see the influence here.

Totally agree Diane! The line patterns of dowiana is so captivating. Miracle of nature.

[pokefan_nat]

They look so amazing in the sunlight. I cant wait for my Nakornchaisri to bloom. I just bought a cool vapor humidifier to bring up the humidity in my house... Ill make a separate post.