Don't ditch lousy plants after the first blossom

[Ray]

My example, unfortunately, is a phalaenopsis, not a slipper, but the same concept applies.

I received a Phal. Pylo's Flame from Peter Lin at Big Leaf Orchids, and it bloomed last summer with a coppery color:


Here's the same plant right now (2 of the 3 spikes - last year's [above] returned one blossom this year, out of the frame):


I suspect the redder color is due to it forming earlier in the spring, rather than the heat of the summer.

 

[NYEric]

Nice save.

 

[GuRu]

Ray, last year's flowers looked nice with the copper red colour.....this year's flowers look much better with the intense red colour. Well done !

 

[Guldal]

A lesson to be learned for each and everyone of us!

 

[Ozpaph]

same thing with cattleyas; colour varies with temperature.......shape doesnt, much.

 

[abax]

I don't think I've seen this particular cross from Mr. Lin, but I have several speculative
crosses from him and I love them ALL!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Lesson leant too here!