March Blooming C. labiata v. alba ?

[jcaesar]

Hi All. I bought this plant from Oak Hill Gardens as a small seedling years ago. This is the first time that it's bloomed. The bloom time is throwing me off. Has anyone had a labiata bloom at this time of the year?

I posted some picts (growth & flower). It bloomed on a new growth right from the leaf axil, w/no sheath.

I read in Withner's Cattleyas & the Relatives that labiatas are able to bloom at differing times using light (like forcing bulbs). I didn't do anything specific that I can think of, but the plant was sitting on the side of my house (June to late Dec) where it only got sun until about noon. It was moved to the new greenhouse Jan 1st where it gots light from sunrise to sunset.

Could this of caused it to bloom "out" of season? I would appreciate input from those more experienced than I. Thanks!