Darwinara Charm 'Blue Star'
 

This is a clone that I purchased in a 2-inch pot from Exotic Orchids of Maui in September 2006. Today the plant is in a 4-inch wood basket with no media. It is growing under 50% shade and misted daily; twice daily on warm days.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8667/...991dfbdd_c.jpgDarwinara Charm 'Blue Star' by hawaiiansunshine, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7574/...3f6d5aa6_c.jpgDarwinara Charm 'Blue Star' by hawaiiansunshine, on Flickr

Mate very nice!

Very,very nice .

I have this one too, but let me tell you yours looks 1000 x better! I have mine in a basket too and in order to increase the humidity the basket is in a clear plastic bin with 30% of the plant sticking out the top. It has bloomed for me, but not reliably. I am soooo jealous! Please share your secret :)

Great color!

Lives in Hawaii.

Thanks rangiku. Living in Hawaii with the tropical climate gives us a tremendous advantage in growing orchids. For this reason, I always hesitate giving cultural tips in this forum. Our growing conditions are so different from most areas. I envy you growers who are currently contending with the freezing temperatures. We complain when the temperature dips into the 60s.

It's 6 degrees F (-14C) this morning. I wish I were in Hawaii.

:goodjob:photo: Your plant is spectacular.

I totally feel you on that. I hate this freezing winter. :((

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Beautiful blue flowers!!!
I have to search for this one. :)

Thanks for sharing.