Howeara Lava Burst

[camille1585]

I got this cute little orchid late September from an Italian vendor (Nardotto et Capello) with 2 spike nubbins starting to poke out, and now it's finally in bloom. It was on my wishlist for a very long time and I'm so glad I finally got one, I love this cutie!!

[tucker85]

Absolutely beautiful! and obviously well cared for. Congratulations.

[RosieC]

Gorgeous, and great pic of it. I can see why you wanted one, this may have to go on my wishlist.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Gorgeous, and great pic of it. I can see why you wanted one, this may have to go on my wishlist.

If you need further convincing, it's a mini! You're sure to find space on a windowsill for it.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by camille1585

If you need further convincing, it's a mini! You're sure to find space on a windowsill for it.

LOL, you enabler you!

I don't need much encouraging though, even if it's going to get bigger I still keep finding room for them. I am starting to find the windowleges getting a little cramped though now.

Hubby keeps joking that he daren't pick up his coffee because I'll see it as a free flat surface and stick another orchid on while he's not looking

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Hubby keeps joking that he daren't pick up his coffee because I'll see it as a free flat surface and stick another orchid on while he's not looking

Poor hubby!

[greenbean]

Congratulations Camille! That's a beauty!

Rosie, not that you need further enabling, but it's also tough as nails. Mine has never failed to bloom despite having no roots when I first got it 4 years ago, dividing it twice to keep it small enough to fit in an arrangement with cryptanthus and tillandsias, and leaving it in my parents' inexperienced care while I attend school. I love this gorgeous little trooper!

I'm thinking of putting part of mine on a mount like yours next time I divide it, Camille, since the pseudobulbs stack so much. In my growing conditions it's been a bit annoying trying to get the new roots to grow all the way down to the medium when the new growths get too high above it.

[Eyebabe]

Very cool!

[Gin]

Very pretty Cam . hate to tell u this but after several years it won't be a mini . I have one filling a 6 inch basket but it can be reduced in size . Gin

[camille1585]

Thanks for the warning, I guess it'll either need a bigger mount, or maybe I should pot it while it's somewhat removable from the mount...