I think it is the dorsal which is disproportionately large, rather than the petals being small. I have another 30 or so seedlings of the same cross coming into bloom, it will be interesting to see what they look like. I know that the majority of ST members don't like Maudiae crosses, but for me they add great colour when the greenhouse is dull and little else in bloom. Then the added advantages of attractive foliage and blooms which seem to last forever!
'Buy a tripod', you say!
This is Africa! The only tripods we buy, are to hang a big cast iron pot over the fire (pots normally used to cook missionaries!)
