Thanks for the tips Nat. Much appreciated. Although it came with no tag, I am sure it is Den. Star Sapphire, one of Yamamoto's nobile hybrids. It looks exactly the same although it will remain a NOID.
retail-Den.Star Sapphire 'KOS' HCC/AOS
It has a nice fragrance (spicy sweet) but not overwhelming. The tallest cane is 16 inches. I was recently at an orchid show and was talking to one of the guys who sells these and he too was telling me he still waters them over winter. His den's looked much plumper and nicer than mine! It had been really emphasized in our society etc. not to water between Halloween and Valentine's Day so that's what I did the first year. This year with a bit of moisture I got a few blooms. So I have big hopes for next year with a bit more watering
I grow them in a greenhouse that goes to about 55 at night and 65 in the daytime in winter under two 4 ft. T5 lights very close to them. I think light and temps should be OK. They get a lot of light and warmth in summer.
If it weren't for the international border between us, this keiki would be headed your way as soon as the flowers are done
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