A Catt, a Phal, and a Max!

[Call_Me_Bob]

Here's three blooming plants for you! Lc. Tokyo Magic x Slc. Tangerine Imp, Phalaenopsis Timothy Christopher, and project plant from summer 2010, Maxillaria tenuifolia.

the Catt I cant take credit for the bloom because I bought this in bloom from Fishing Creek Orchids. But its so cute i have to share! I bought this to use in a corsage for my date to prom, i think the corsage came out awesome! My date loved it!

The Phal ive had since late last summer. i got it out of bloom from the grocery store for $0.50!!! my cheapest non-free plant! and guess what! its one of my favorites! is so cute! the leaves are only 3"!!

and lastly, the Max! I got this in summer of 2010 and have never bloomed it, its a huge healthy plant, but this is the first time ive bloomed or smelled it! it smells amazing! just like coconut, and its SO strong!!

here is the corsage and boutonniere


5x7 class (4 of 80) flowers by orchidman10, on Flickr

here are the rest of the pictures!



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closeup of each individual bloom...

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couldnt decide if i like white or black better.. so i did both



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cute picotee on the leaves


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[Bud]

WOW that is a large tenuifolia specimen; and on S/H ! I love the miniature Phal...the festive colored flowers went to the prom...heh

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Bud

WOW that is a large tenuifolia specimen; and on S/H ! I love the miniature Phal...the festive colored flowers went to the prom...heh

thanks! it was hald that size when i got it 2 years ago, so still pretty big! and i paid $6 for it!!! i just recently transferred to S/H i think thats what made it bloom!

me too! timothy christopher is also a great phal for breeding

[sweetjblue]

Bob, all the plants & blooms are lovely! But I especially love what you did with the coursage and boutonniere, just FANTASTIC!! Lucky girlfriend!!

Judi

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by sweetjblue

Bob, all the plants & blooms are lovely! But I especially love what you did with the coursage and boutonniere, just FANTASTIC!! Lucky girlfriend!!

Judi

thanks Judi!! i love the corsage, my mom did a great job! and it smelled great!!

[WhiteRabbit]

Ooo - love your corsage and boutonniere - what a great idea! And I bet you had the best looking ones at the prom!

ohmygosh - that Phal is adorable!

congrats on the Max blooms - what a great looking plant!

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

Ooo - love your corsage and boutonniere - what a great idea! And I bet you had the best looking ones at the prom!

ohmygosh - that Phal is adorable!

congrats on the Max blooms - what a great looking plant!

thanks Sonya!!! not to be cocky, but yeah, i think it was the best there! Most people had those gaudy spray painted carnations. i personally am not a fan of those

thanks! I love it! i tried to use tetraspis 'c#1' pollen on it , but the cross didnt take. too bad, because it would have been an awesome cross!!

i love it! and it has been in bloom for a long time!! maybe 3 weeks! id have to go check the project thread to be sure though

[dounoharm]

excellent job on the boutoniere and corsage!!! thats something special to remember your special nite with!! lovely blooms too on the phal and tenu...very good growing!!

[Call_Me_Bob]

thanks!! i have to give the credit it to my mother though!