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Need help with I.D.

janartmuse
9 years ago

Hi, I have a mystery "rescue" orchid from a plant service. It is finally, after a year, starting to bloom. I have no idea what it is. I mean, I have ideas, but my online search is not yielding anything definitive at all. The color in the photo is a bit off. The outer petals look good, but the lip is not such a hot pink, but a bit duskier. Maybe more "plum". It's not quite done unfurling, and had a bit of trouble at the start, so is asymmetrical. I am not sure I even like the poor thing. A bit somber, but hey, it has lots of buds and I am sure it will grow on me as it fills out! Short spikes. I don't know if that is normal, or if i am not caring for it quite right. It's hard to know, when I don't know what it is. i've been treating it like my oncidiums and friends, with lots of light and a fair amount of water. Thanks for help! Janine

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