First bloom; #65 x Mont Millais
Roth Mont Millais sib cross
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Pretty likeable! 
very small plant. No idea of its potential, yet.
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For certain it is not a Mt Millais progeny, because of the dorsal and pouch shape... Over the years a lot of sellers found that Mt Millais as a parent on the tag means better sales, and when they bloom, they always quote the 'genetic variability'...
So even though this is its first-time blooming, the differences are too great to say it could have MM as a parent?
In any event, it’s the first roth I’ve ever tried blooming, so I’m happy. There are three additional growths, too.
In any event, it’s the first roth I’ve ever tried blooming, so I’m happy. There are three additional growths, too.
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Indeed, Mt Millais progeny has a very special dorsal that it transmits to its progeny... even as a first bloom plant.
Maybe it will have a career as pocket-size (read: compact) roth. Only time will show - I already see the advert for my inner vision, though: 'a clone especially suited for the window sill grower!
I fear' Roth' is right, concerning the colouring of the dorsal, and Mt.Millais. But, I for one, like its pouch colour a lot!
I agree there is no evidence of MM in the flower. But congrats on blooming it! Even though flowering roths are much more common these days, it is still something to be proud of.
Yes! It’s quite happy in my window sill.Maybe it will have a career as pocket-size (read: compact) roth. Only time will show - I already see the advert for my inner vision, though: 'a clone especially suited for the window sill grower!
I fear' Roth' is right, concerning the colouring of the dorsal, and Mt.Millais. But, I for one, like its pouch colour a lot!
what is the origin of this plant?
Hilo Orchid Farm
FWIW - this is generally how my Raptor crosses bloomed out, and after a spring/summer spent in a friend's large greenhouse. Nice color, good shape - but blooming on very short stems and very young plants.
Thanks, Tom. This is helpful information.
