Alcra Dark Lightning 'Everglades'

[Brian Monk]

This received an 86 point AM last weekend at the WPBJC jdging. It is a fantastic plant, and had four or five spikes in bloom at the judging. This photo was taken about 4 months ago - it has been in bloom that long!

The cross is interesting in that Kenneth Bivin is a Brassidium, and these aren't likely to make good pollen parents. Bt one other of Ken Bivin's off spring is Mem. Jay Yamada, anther fantastically colored hybrid.

 

[W. Beetus]

Great blooms! I like the dark color.

 

[paphioboy]

Beautiful... Although I think its kinda a messy plant, from all the foliage in the background.. Brazilian miltonia in the parentage..?

 

[Brian Monk]

Yes, a Brazilian Miltonia is one of the parents. Bluntii is spectabilis x clowesii. Yes, it is an ungainly plant. INtergenerics tend to have multiple leaves and bracts per growth, and this can make messy plants. They are exceptionally hard to grow with clean foliage because of this.

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice -- I like the presentation.