phal lueddemanniana var delicata 'orchidphile' chm/aos

[jrodpad]

I've had this little guy for almost a year now. It is blooming on an existing spike that was dormant for 6 months or so. It also put out a second spike and will be blooming on that one shortly (there's a big fat bud about ready to open). This bloom opened up last night. I think it will likely open a little further. I wanted to share these pics because I'm so psyched that it actually bloomed. Check out that funky hairy lip! More pics to follow when it has a few of the blooms open at once.

-J

[WhiteRabbit]

WOW! that's fabulous!

[jrodpad]

Thanks. It's the first time it's bloomed for me and I bought it out of bloom / spike... It's always such a treat to see the flower after a long wait.

-J

[Call_Me_Bob]

Nice job! This is a beautiful variety! And an expensive one!

[jrodpad]

Thanks Bob! All the more pressure to keep this one alive and happy.

-J

[desertanimal]

Very lovely!

[Oscarman]

Very cool, especially the close up of the lip. Very neat.

[jrodpad]

Thanks guys!

[jrodpad]

Got a few new pics in better light. 2 of the buds are opening - I'll post more pics if they all stay open together.

-J

[Gage]

That is fantastic!