First Bloom Seedlings
 

When this cross first bloomed last year, the flower was absolutely terrible. Color was good, but form was---well, crappy comes to mind. It was so bad, I didn't even take a picture of it and even considered tossing it in the compost pile. But, this seemed such a high %age cross, I decided to give it one more year. I think maybe I made the right decision! Many times, Cattleya crosses don't come into their own until they have bloomed 2 or 3 times. Wonder how many good orchids I have pitched over the years?!?!?!

It's a real beauty this time!
Joann

Great growing Jerry :bowing

Sheridan

You got nothing to complain about this time Jerry, it's beautiful! :D I always give my uglies a second chance.

great colour! i like the saturated purple! i have one of this colour too but its a noid. too bad you didn't save the earlier seedlings... but maybe you'll consider now...

for me, i'll keep any orchids that i bought, regardless what happen to my chids, since i'm pretty much still a newbie here. some plants have great flowers when i purchase them, but turn to absolute crap when i do. some are good too. i need to learn more!

glad you did,n,t pitch it Jerry. the flower is awsum.

Awesome, Jerry. I have a plant that did the same thing, first bloom was, well, awful. Almost tossed it. You've given me hope. Thanks.

Kim

Jerry, if someone hasn't said this already, then I'll be the first: Next time you have a moment of weakness because the flower form is off or the leaves are kinky or whatever isn't sitting right between you and the plant, just let me know and I'll be a big sport and pay the postage and you can send it to me. Know I really don't have any room in the GH, but for you, Jerry, I'll make LOTS of ROOM!!!!! Oh and BTW, the flower is a beauty and how much was the postage? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

She's a beaut Jerry!!

I'm glad you held on too. Aloha Case has really proven to be a good breeder. Any fragrance? :)