My Cattleya Leoloddiglossa has finally bloomed
 

I bought this Cattleya Leoloddiglossa seedling from Sunset Valley Orchids 4 years ago (SVO 7182, C. Leoloddiglossa 'Seeing Blue Spots' x C. Leoloddiglossa 'Exotic Orchids' AM/AOS). I almost got rid of it last year thinking it was a runt and may never bloom. I'm really glad I didn't.

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I love the color and spots!

Thats so interesting! Mine was a runt too! Also from SVO the year after yours. It didn't take off like my other bifoliates. I have all three parents thriving. I didnt get it. Finally this year is is gaining speed and now has two buds.

Congrats on your turn-around and the flowers are beautiful! Very light and delicate!

It’s gorgeous! Worth the wait. I was thinking mine was looking pretty runt-like too, just got it this year, I probably have a long wait!

Wow! Beautiful color and spotting

Beautiful color! It looks ethereal. Well worth that wait!

Very nice!

Thank you all!

@Louis_W: I'm looking forward to seeing yours.

@Dalachin: I hope yours blooms a bit faster than mine and Louis_W's, but it is worth the wait.

One week later, the flowers have opened more and are a bit more "blue".

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gives me hope for my scraggly little one :)

:bowing

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my plant heard me plea for flowers :bowing