Phal. bellina, first time blooming.

[papayj]

I think it is little bit too late, but my bellina flowered for the first time. I don't know why I did this , but I took some daily snapshots of the opening flower.

Oct. 19.
Bud is opening...


Oct. 20
Sepals and petals continue to slowly unfurl...


Oct. 21
Almost fully opened flower.
Note the equilateral-triangular shape of the flower.


Oct. 22
Flower elongates vertically a bit. The shape is now more like a isosceles triangle.


The fragrance is almost like a freshly brewed, delicious cup of Earl Grey tea. Quite strong, too.