I'd venture it's a fungus/bacterial problem. The rest of the plant appears healthy. If you wanted to swab a bit of alchohol or Regular Listerine on the spot, that might make you (and the plant) feel better. :)
It really has gorgeous blooms. Any chance of a closeup?
Carol

Carol, I'll look through the pics I have for a good close-up...this one was very hard to get a good :photo: of!

My plants love Listerine :) It keeps us all very happy :banana:

I found 2 new growths coming up yesterday so I won't have to wait too long before finding out if this deformity was a fluke or a problem with the plant...I'm keeping my fingers crossed ;)

Can anybody tell me what this might become?
 

Hi Susanne,

It's great to know that your orchids like Listerine.
When the 'chids are happy, Mama is happy too/http://www.orchidboard.com/community/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif

It's great to be online again. I'm in Florida now, and am going to be At the World of Orchids tomorrow! http://www.orchidboard.com/community...on_biggrin.gif

It's great to be online again with my orchid friends here!

Carol in Florida

Hi Carol...have you moved to Florida? :cheer:

Have a great time tomorrow...and welcome back :D

Hi Susanne,

Thanks for the welcome back.:)
I haven't moved here - just a snowbird.:)

Carol in Florida

Ahhh!
Isn't the weather just perfect right now?
What part of Florida?

We're in Ocala for the night. Yes, the weather is wonderful.:) This is a 6 week vacation, and will likely be back home early May. Last time, we were away for 3 months, and my poor orchids-did they ever suffer! I had who I thought was a well-trained sitter for my 'chids, and she was paid very well, too!
On our way up, I got the idea to buy some orchids at Hausermann's, and that way they will have time to get the necessary papers. On our way home, I pick them all
up! :biggrin:
Brilliant idea, no?:evil:

:idea: :idea: :idea:
Brilliant indeed!
:cheer:

It would be nice to see that cattleya with fully opened flower. Do you have photos for update?