Don't ditch lousy plants after the first blossom

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Ray

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