This is a division of the plant that started it all for me!
For years, my MIL had an orchid that a friend had given to her when she was moving away. She didn't have a name but was given instructions for it's care. It took a few years but she finally got blooms on it. We decided to bring the plant to the local society to see if anybody could tell us what it was
The moment we walked in, one of the most knowledgeable people (didn't know it then but I certainly know it now
) came over and said "Very nice Encyclia alata!"
It has since been judged and is indeed E alata.
My heroine!
That's about the time I totally lost my mind
Once we learned that these plants need to be repotted every so often, I had no choice but to take care of that task for my dear MIL, right? What a great time to take a little piece, right?
Here she is today, blooming on three spikes as her hello
It is so lovely and the fragrance is wonderful
Encyclia alata
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