Phal bellina in bud - now in flower :)

[RosieC]

I think it might actually flower this time

I bought this guy back in May last year, my first and currently only species Phal. It grew a spike last summer but the two buds, one after the other, blasted when they were still quite small

I left the old spike on, as it didn't dry up, but it grew a new spike this year and the bud has grown much bigger than it managed last time. I'm really nervous about whether it will actually make it to opening... but I'm getting more hopeful.

I even think there is a second small bud forming.

Fingers crossed for me guys

[nenella]

Looking good Rosie! Should be open in a couple weeks max!
Mine opened it's third flower for this year the other day. Look forward to seeing pics!

[ronaldhanko]

Can't wait to see the pictures, Rosie. One of my favorite orchids, partly because of its scent.

[ronaldhanko]

Should have added - like your new avatar.

[mmursuli]

they look good, Rosie! I can't wait for the bloom pics--I've been wanting a bellina for some time now.

[Eyebabe]

Looks awesome! My bellina blasted the bud twice in a row I have no idea why either. But I'm working on it lol
Your bud is a really nice size though. Can't wait to see the pic when it opens

[RosieC]

Thanks everyone. I really hope this bud makes it. I'm so glad it's got further than last time.

Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

Should have added - like your new avatar.

Thanks Ron, it's a Masdie amabilis, one of the first sets of photos taken with my new camera. I've been meaning to post my pictures of it, but I've got quite a few orchid pics I've not sorted through since spring. It's actually only just closed, and the good news is that my veitchianna has yet another bud getting close to opening

[Otis226]

Best of luck with the bellina. They're real beauties.
Tony

[WhiteRabbit]

woo hoo! how exciting! keeping my fingers crossed for no blast!

[FairyInTheFlowers]

Yay for you! There is definitely a second, and it could give you a third even! My violacea Sumatra just opened its' first bud (pics to come soon), and it is currently working on its' second and third.