Phal Purple Martin 'KS'
 

This is from one of Big Leaf Orchid's recent Taiwan imports. First bloom, and very easy grower. 75% violacea, I believe.

There is sap/nectar all over the stem, buds, and underside of newest leaf. Don't know what this means, but I think that it is good! I really like the "orchid blue" color and the indigo lip. I hear that the flower color does fade over time, though.


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...nKS_062412.jpg

Great shot, love the color!!

Judi

Awesome color!
Joann

:cloud9: lovely! I really want one of these, but with my Phal killing record, I think it's best I wait ;p
Good growing!

Very, very nice! :)

That is a cutie for sure.

Woderful color. That stuff is 'happy sap' which is a good thing.

Kim

Purple Martin is a really nice phal.. It's a sequential bloomer that usually stays in bloom all summer and into the fall. Your's is very pretty.

Very cute. I love blue lip as well.

Mine's teasing me. I aquired it with a small spike a while back. First bud has been looking like it's about to open for days (just a tiny parting in the sepals...). I've only got one developed bud yet though, so maybe it's got further to go than I think? The bud I've got looks like your largest unopened one I think.