Deformed flower?

[Doug]

Today my henryanum opened but without a lip {pouch} All other parts including the staminode look good. It's a first bloom, single growth from a cross that has been on a couple of the vendors lists recently. Is this genetics or culture at work here? What can I expect next year from it's second growth which has already started?
Thanks...

 

[SlipperFan]

I think it is not that unusual to have a first bloom a bit deformed, even pouchless. Wait until it blooms again...

 

[Ross]

I've had flowers bloom pouchless on the first go 'round. They usually have one on the next bloom.

 

[goldenrose]

It happens - give it another chance!