Brassavola grandiflora in bloom

[WhiteRabbit]

I got this a few years ago tagged as nodosa - when it bloomed I posted pix here, and a few of the members thought it was grandiflora, and after explaining to me the differences in the species, I would have to agree.

Only one spike, two flowers this time; there are two other growths with sheaths, but as of yet at least haven't done anything. BIG flowers for the size of the plant. I couldn't get an accurate measurement, as the petals inbetween the flowers are pushed forward by the flower next to each. The petals individually are 3".

Nocturnal fragrance, which is spicy, and far from subtle, perfuming the room and beyond (so long as the lights in the room are off)

These photos were taken at the end of February, after the flowers had been open a week or two already, and they are still going, tho very much less fragrant.

Thanks for looking