Lc. Mary Ellen Carter 'Dixie Hummingbird' HCC/AOS - Orchid Board

Leisurely · #1 07-29-2009, 09:19 PM

This bright colored beauty is a first bloom seedling growing in a 4" pot. It was one of those little Carter and Holmes 'dug-ups" that I have grown for two or three years.

Zoi2 · #2 07-29-2009, 10:03 PM

She's very pretty, I love that lip.
Joann

Becca · #3 07-29-2009, 10:28 PM

Beautiful colors Jerry! Definitely worth a 2 to 3 year wait!

lostonthebeach · #4 07-30-2009, 11:20 AM

Wonderful flower. Wow !

RosieC · #5 07-30-2009, 04:34 PM

Wow, wonderful colour.

jim blanford · #6 07-30-2009, 11:28 PM

WOW!! Is right, great shape and awesome color, thanks....Jim.

Sun rm.N.E. · #7 07-31-2009, 08:50 PM

Colors are brilliant and beautifully balanced.

johnblagg · #8 09-02-2009, 02:38 PM

Wow thats is nice.I have one of the same can you give me any info on how big it grows,does she make one new pb a year or a couple ...ect.

I would love to see a picture of the entire plant.

Roly0217 · #9 09-02-2009, 04:22 PM

I absolutely love that cattleya. So much that one of my credit card's cover is a close up picture of the lip of mine.

Leisurely · #10 09-02-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnblagg

Wow thats is nice.I have one of the same can you give me any info on how big it grows,does she make one new pb a year or a couple ...ect.

I would love to see a picture of the entire plant.

It is a standard size cat and is a very compact grower, meaning the rhizomes are very short and do not try to creep out of the pot. My plant bloomed on a 14" growth and it can easily make two new pseudobulbs per year.

I have been told that it is capable of blooming twice per year.

I will take a picture of the plant later.