Vanda tricolor 'Michael Collin' FCC/AOS

[trdyl]

After a little over two long years the anticipation and worrying if this plant was labeled correctly is finally over. The first flower popped open this morning. It has a NS of 3 inches so far. It is difficult for me to put into words what I am feeling right now about this first bloomed keiki. I am very delighted to say the least.

[My Green Pets]

congratulations, i hope there is a fall show you can take it to!

[hanzy08]

that is a very beautiful flower! congratulations on your first bloom!

[Bud]

Gorgeous flower. You have a happy healthy plant....you are one of few people who brings Vandas outdoors and manage to have clean leaves and large flat flowers. You also have robust roots ....I am glad Vandas glory in your environment.

[trdyl]

Thank you all for your comments.

Originally Posted by CambriaWhat

congratulations, i hope there is a fall show you can take it to!

There is one coming up this coming weekend about 40 miles away. I may just might take it for ribbon judging.

Originally Posted by Bud

Gorgeous flower. You have a happy healthy plant....you are one of few people who brings Vandas outdoors and manage to have clean leaves and large flat flowers. You also have robust roots ....I am glad Vandas glory in your environment.

To tell you the truth, it was only outside for the photos. It is normally growing in front of a south facing sliding glass door in my home.

[WhiteRabbit]

Spectacular!

[sbrofio]

WOW Ted!!! Healty strong plant, huge flowers and beautiful color and shape, what else?! I wish it, but here the selected clones are very rare to find.
Congrats!

[Fairorchids]

That is one incredible tricolor, which is one of my favorite Vandas. I have to seek out this clone.

Is this a meristem, or a division off the awarded plant?

[trdyl]

Thanks Sonya.

Originally Posted by sbrofio

WOW Ted!!! Healty strong plant, huge flowers and beautiful color and shape, what else?! I wish it, but here the selected clones are very rare to find.
Congrats!

They are not that easy to come by here either. When I was able to get it I felt like I won the lottery even though it was not cheap.

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Originally Posted by Fairorchids

That is one incredible tricolor, which is one of my favorite Vandas. I have to seek out this clone.

Is this a meristem, or a division off the awarded plant?

It is a division from the awarded plant.

[Picotee]

Ohhhh what a stunner! You've got a true beauty there, Ted!