hookerae

Awarded AM (81 points) today to Andrew of Roehampton Orchids at our monthly judging. What stood out was the intense color and stance. The small dorsal and overall smaller size reduced the scoring. Congrats to the owner!

A division from Orchid Inn. One of my favourite species as it’s from my homeland. Quite dark petals. Just opening so let’s see if it expands enough to bring to judging.

It looks like hookerae season is upon us. Everyone seems to have one in spike or in buds. Exciting! My hookerae was in bud for a long time since February ... 6 weeks? The bud kept growing higher and higher towards the light bulb until it almost touched it. I had to move it away in case it got...