As a resident of the PNW, I've always been a bit jealous of my friends in SoCal and Florida and their ability to casually pick up at cattleya at Lowes. Last week I saw Better Gro listed a couple orchids on Amazon and I finally got my chance (sort of).
Luckily, they had Rlc Volcano Jewel 'Volcano Queen' listed, right up my alley (waxy, fragrant, bifoliate). It was marked down to $22 and since I have prime shipping was free. I also had a $12 credit so it only cost me $10 delivered.
Yes, I may have been on an orchid buying moratorium, but I have to say, I feel totally vindicated in my decision after seeing this beauty (4" pot, previously bloomed):
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