Fredclarkeara Desert Davison (Mo. Painted Desert x Ctsm. Melana Davison)

[Mr.Fakename]

Originally Posted by Fuerte Rav

How on earth do you transport such a plant in bloom? Or any other 'show orchid'?
Is there a video anywhere showing the logistics?
Good luck - beautiful colour blooms!

The good thing about this one is that you don't have to spend 2h polishing the leaves!

[My Green Pets]

Originally Posted by Mr.Fakename

The good thing about this one is that you don't have to spend 2h polishing the leaves!

Surely polished leaves have no effect on a flower quality award ?!

[Mr.Fakename]

Originally Posted by My Green Pets

Surely polished leaves have no effect on a flower quality award ?!

I have no clue!
Can you choose if you enter for flower quality award like AM; or overall growing award like CCM?

I know that the French Orchid Society takes a lot of things into account for awards.
Leaves/PB size, quality and health represent 25 points out of 100.
Flower quality (shape, texture, color, number, size) is 50% of the mark, and overall presentation is the remaining 25%.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by My Green Pets

Surely polished leaves have no effect on a flower quality award ?!

Correct!

However, a lot of people like to polish the leaves if the plant is entered into a show or just for overall presentation purposes.

Polishing the leaves could also help with a cultural award.