First and second blooms

[Fairorchids]

Jeff: No need to feel embarrassed. I have been around orchids since I was born (my dad had an orchid nursery, and I worked for him part time for 9 years, after school and beyond), and I am still learning.

South Park: Here are two examples, both reflect bloomings of mature plants:

Rhynchorides:
The first photo = summer blooming, hanging outdoors in full sun; second photo = winter blooming in greenhouse, following 30+ days of no sun due to constant cloud cover.

Cattleya:
The plant on the left developed inflorescence in the greenhouse. The plant on the right developed inflorescence in an apartment on Manhattan, with only morning sunlight.