Sophronitis coccinea
 

This plant was in the New World Orchids display at the 2010 Tokyo Grand Prix and I purchased it from Glenn that year.

I almost lost this plant to rot until "Mini-Catts" advised me to treat it more like a Cattleya (which technically it is now). I re-potted in bark and it saved my plant.

Last night it was awarded "Best Grown" in my local orchid society.

12 blooms, 1 bud on an 8 inch plant. Average bloom spread is 2-1/2 inches.

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Cheers.
Jim

A lovely little pot indeed.

Wow, that is really beautiful! Congratulations!

Fabulous! :wtg:

Spectacular coccinea!

Great save!

Good job! It's beautiful!

This plant its from Brasil, but we only see them well cultivated by american or japaneese growers, congratulations, awesome plant!

That looks awesome !! So bright.

I've always been afraid of getting a coccinea for fear of killing it. Maybe I'll take the plunge.

Is that "just" an S. coccinea, or is it a selection or meristem?

Wow nice save. I love this plant and it is on my radar.