I got this cattleya for my birthday back in march, and it has been nothing but a pute delight to grow!!! It is now flowering again, though it had just finished blooming in early May!!! The colors and scent are more vibrant than ever... the whole bloom appears dusted with diamonds! I don't do anything special for this plant... I hardly ever fertilize it... just gets eastern full morning sun till about 1PM, where it thrives with the rest of my high-light orchids on the roof of my garage. As if it couldn't get any better, a new growth is on the way, so I'll be expecting flowers again in a few months... talk about vigorous! I wish I knew the name of this cross, AND I wish all of you could come to my porch and see it in person!!!!
A bit later in the morning, I snapped a few more shots... I think this one is the best photo of an orchid that I have ever taken! I just couldn't resist taking pictures of it again and again!