Sophronitis cernua flava/aurea in bud!

[DrLeslieEe]

Another exciting mini cattleya species in bud. This is the rare yellow form of cernua. Another week to open! The anticipation is killing me .

Grows inside the large warm (19-23C) terrarium, mounted on cork, next to fan. Wet in morning, dry by evening.

 

[Paphman910]

Can't wait to see it open!

 

[dodidoki]

Ooops!!!!

 

[NEslipper]

Very jealous, mine has sent out a flurry of new roots, but not even a new lead yet!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Very jealous, mine has sent out a flurry of new roots, but not even a new lead yet!

Don’t worry! Roots keep them alive! The new growths come all year long... so won’t be long..

 

[NEslipper]

Don’t worry! Roots keep them alive! The new growths come all year long... so won’t be long..

Fingers crossed! Very excited to see what yours looks like! I have a “typical” form that just loves to bloom (twice a year), but I have found this yellow strain, and the super round-flowered Japanese strain to be extremely sensitive to the way I look or breathe in their direction!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Fingers crossed! Very excited to see what yours looks like! I have a “typical” form that just loves to bloom (twice a year), but I have found this yellow strain, and the super round-flowered Japanese strain to be extremely sensitive to the way I look or breathe in their direction!

You know the saying of geishas .... 'just one look'!

 

[NYEric]

Good luck.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Almost opening!!! Exciting . Buds are so yellow like daffodils.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Ooooo it’s peeking out today!

 

[tomp]

Very tantalizing indeed!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Finally, she has arrived!!

Very bright canary yellow.

Small and cute at 1.5 cm NS. Maybe still establishing?

 

[Ozpaph]

that's a little gem

 

[monocotman]

Stunning!
David

 

[NYEric]

Holy smoke! How did my camera get into Canada!?
Nice, thanks for sharing.

 

[NEslipper]

Beautiful! I am going to show mine your photos, perhaps I can shame it into blooming. Congrats on that bright touch of sunshine!

 

[orchidmouse]

BRAVO!!

 

[dodidoki]

Just brilliant!!!can i ask about source?

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Just brilliant!!!can i ask about source?

Yes I got from Brazil from a great nursery Orquidário Americana. They export all over the world. Ask for Heloisa.

 

[abax]

So beautifully petite and delicate. I love the bright orange ones, but this is very special. Congratulations!