Pop! go the buds... It Bloomed!

[ChasWG]

So my Phal. stuartiana finally blew it's top and bloomed! Yeah!!! It's a pretty cool little plant and one that I nursed back to health. When I bought it the poor plant was bone dry. So much so that it lost one leaf and the others looked all wrinkled and two of them were very droopy. A little TLC, water and fertilizer and whammo, it's back! The leaves are all rigid again and no more wrinkles.

Phal. stuartiana in bloom:









I was hoping that the yellow would be a bit more intense, but these buds just opened all the way earlier today and it was pretty distressed when I got it. So I'm thinking that when it blooms again next year the flowers will be better from a much more healthy plant.

So far I'm pretty stoked with this little plant. What a toughy and trooper it is!

[RosieC]

Ooh that's georgeous. I love the combination of colours

[Kath]

That is really beautiful! Are they difficult to grow, or you're good at keeping them.

Thanks for sharing those beautiful flowers!

[billc]

Good going Chas. That's a nice looking plant. I really like the leaves on it. The flower is also striking with the difference of pure white and spotting.

Bill

[Bird Song Farm]

Good job Chas, it's really satisifying to bring back a plant and have results like this.
Great pics too!
Al

[cb977]

She's lovely...great rescue! :

Job well done

[Pilot]

Very nice Chas! Is this your first Phal species?

Sorry I missed Tagawas rose party last night-- the weather was just too bad for my taste. And besides, I'm totally sick with a cold or flu right now ( But at least I have your nice photos to cheer me! How many buds has this plant?

[MuscleGirl'sHobby]

Beautiful! I just ordered this one yesterday

[ChasWG]

It must like the conditions I am keeping it in. As for difficulty of growing, actually it's pretty easy. I'm a newbie at this really and look what I've done!
It has a total of 4 buds and just this morning I noticed a whole other new growth on the stalk that appears to be the plant branching off in another direction. Maybe more buds? I'm not sure really, but it's growing nicely and I like that!
Thanks for all the help getting me back on the road with this fella, it is gratifing to see your efforts returned with this kind of show!

[Zoi2]

Wonderful rescue Chas, it's a beautiful plant. Sometimes the color darkens after a day or two.
Joann