Bifrenaria tyrianthina

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This is a species that I've come to appreciate more and more over the last few years. Although I'm still not a big fan of the fragrance, it's been a very robust grower, thriving in both hot/wet summers and cool/dry winters with no problems (the leaves, no matter what I do, tend to develop spots, but this doesn't seem to adversely affect the plant's health). The blooms are thick, waxy and long lasting, and this year there are fifteen of them on seven spikes. It's currently starting to produce nine new growths, so now I just need to decide whether to break it up into smaller pieces or simply place it in a larger pot.

Steve
Bifrenaria tyrianthina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Bifrenaria tyrianthina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Bifrenaria tyrianthina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!