Here she comes...V Pat Delight

[cb977]

This time she's decided to give me three spikes!
Was my mom's favorite plant and I know she's watching this one from Heaven...

[caseydoll]

Oh Sue I'm so happy for you! That really is a breathtaking orchid! The color is just lovely. I hope looking at it brings you lots of joy and happy memories! I'm sure your mom is enjoying it as well.

[cb977]

This one has always brought me pleasure but now it holds a special meaning for me.

It always blooms twice a year. I cut the last bloom off of it just days before I left for NY when my mom got sick in February. Two horrible weeks later, I got home and found two spikes growing! Talk about shock!!!
A week later, a third one popped up!

Yup...she's helping out with this one, for sure

[cneos]

Originally Posted by cb977

This time she's decided to give me three spikes!
Was my mom's favorite plant and I know she's watching this one from Heaven...

Beauty! Is this a mericlone?
Pat Delight always impresses. Sometimes flowers get so heavy that they bend/break the inflorescence; next blooming stake early.

[cb977]

Hi Joanna

I'm sorry..I have no idea about whether it's a mericlone or not. A friend gave it to me two years ago and all I know is...I love it!

[cneos]

Not to worry.

I ask if it's a mericlone because there is such variation in color for Pat Delight. We have a very pink Pat Delight (no clonal name indicated) whereas the clone 'Hildos' is a stunning blue-black.

Both plants bear very big flowers, the weight of which have bent (and broken) the inflorescence. Staking helps the display and saves the flowers from falling over on themselves.

Good luck with this plant ... it's a beauty I wouldn't mind having in my collection. In the absence of an 'official' clonal name, why not name it for your Mom?

[samizook]

Very beautiful!

[LauraN]

She is breath-taking! Can't wait to see her in full bloom!

[cb977]

Originally Posted by cneos

Not to worry.

I ask if it's a mericlone because there is such variation in color for Pat Delight. We have a very pink Pat Delight (no clonal name indicated) whereas the clone 'Hildos' is a stunning blue-black.

Both plants bear very big flowers, the weight of which have bent (and broken) the inflorescence. Staking helps the display and saves the flowers from falling over on themselves.

Good luck with this plant ... it's a beauty I wouldn't mind having in my collection. In the absence of an 'official' clonal name, why not name it for your Mom?

Your Hildos is stunning! This is such a fantastic vanda!
In my mind, that plant is named for Mom already

Thanks Joanna

[cb977]

Originally Posted by LauraN

She is breath-taking! Can't wait to see her in full bloom!

I can't wait to see what your pictures of her look like