Cattleya labiata fma. coerulea

[GuRu]

I bought this plant as a half matured one in August 2021 and now I can see the first flower. I think the tag says the truth. I didn't expect a flower because the bulb grew and matured without any shead ... but then to my surprise emerged a bud at the top of the bulb.

 

[dodidoki]

Congrats on blooming Rudolph! Lovely flower.

 

[monocotman]

Well done Rudolph!
it’s always good to grow and bloom a seedling, especially when it turns out to be what you ordered.

 

[Guldal]

Very nice, Rudolf!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Plant still looks small so I’m sure it will get bigger next blooming.

 

[Djthomp28]

Lovely!

 

[NEslipper]

I thought labiata usually has a double sheath? I’ve definitely had some hybrids send up flowers without the sheath, I guess species are guilty of that too sometimes!