Cattlianthe Jewel Box 'Scheherazade' - Orchid Board

Daenerys · #1 06-22-2012, 04:16 PM

I first noticed growth in the flower sheaths in mid January. It was barely more than a shadow of a growth within the sheath.

One pseudobulb produced 3 flowers, but I was away while the first bloomed. Those blooms were already wilting by the time I returned. This is the third and last bud on this influorescence, and the flower is much smaller than the other two were: it's only 3 inches wide.

I wish the flowers could have turned out a deeper red, but I guess the heat of the NYC summer interfered with that.

There is another sheath which has the beginnings of a flower bud growing in it.

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Bud · #2 06-22-2012, 04:39 PM

Beautiful flower. The color and texture is just adorable....its got shimmering petals too..... Is it fragrant?

Gage · #3 06-22-2012, 05:03 PM

Beautiful, edible color! I like how the petals and lip are larger than the sepals. It makes for a showy presentation, like it has its arms outstretched like it's going to make an announcement or maybe hug you!