C. percivaliana 'Summit' FCC/AOS first bloom

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I was beginning to give up on this one. I bought it in 2011 supposedly as bloom size. It put out several small sheaths since then but never developed spikes. So finally I am seeing some results and it is right on schedule. This species is known as a Christmas blooming orchid. These buds opened on the 31st of Dec. I am hoping for more blooms on each spike next year. Again, I have to wonder if my addition of a Cal/Mag supplement beginning 6 months ago is playing a role here. I am seeing lots of first blooms on stubborn Catts these last few months