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That is the length of one leaf. :) So double it. This plant is one of the bigger roths I have flowered, although not massive. But it is a seedling, so I expect it will only get bigger from here.

I actually really like the way the petals sweep up at the ends. Like the wing tips of a soaring eagle lifting in the updraft. It often happens with the roths I have flowered. I don't know if it is considered a flaw, but I find it ascetically pleasing. :) Increases the NS as well.

When it comes to size, I would place more importance on the width of the sepals. Large sepals give the flower a much more imposing look. A big NS with small sepals looks so unbalanced, especially when the petals are very horizontal.

I think when you say roths trademark are horizontal petals, that is a relative term. Relative to say other species where the petals are mostly vertical. Very few roths have perfectly horizontal petals. The vast majority point downwards to some degree. In fact, most would be more downswept than...

The span of the longest leaves is about 45 cm, so I wouldn't call it compact.

Thanks Rick. One and the same.

A first flowering seedling of this TON cross. I am absolutely rapt with how this one has turned out. Good size (NS 28 cm, DS 5.5 cm), presentation and excellent colour. I have flowered 11 roths now and I think I would rank this one second overall and the best in terms of colour. It is a pretty...

The label says Susan Booth x sanderianum (Formosa Lady), but it clearly is not that. It has 4 buds on a very compact plant. Seems to have a lot of lowii influence although the bud and ovary is predominantly white. I guess time will tell in the end but keen to hear your thoughts.

Yes, that seems the best solution. 🙂 Just a gorgeous flower. Fantastic shape.

One and only post I believe. But it sure was a memorable one. :)

Thanks Rick. Yes, you have shared the journey with me.

I have transported some crazy things on my Vespa, but I think I will stop short at my Bel Royal. :)

Thanks NESlipper, SpurJ and JayeL for your detailed and thoughtful input. I have found it very helpful. It has convinced me that I am growing them a bit too shady. I will increase the light over the coming summer and let you know how it goes.

Thanks for your response. I do fertilise regularly. Most waterings, especially during the warmer parts of the year.

Thanks. You must have read my mind. I have been planning to ask the forum why I am struggling to get my plants to multiply. A lot of them only add one growth at a time. Sometimes they initiate two growths, but one invariably dies. So you think if you grow them in brighter light, you will get...

I have transported it before, but the plant is now even bigger. The biggest limiting factor is the height of the spikes. I don't think I can fit the spikes in without them hitting the roof. Not staked anyway. I could unstake them and have them at an angle. But I certainly won't be able to fit...

Definitely AOC.

Yes, that should be AOC sorry. I'll try and see if I can change it.

The beast is in flower again. I really need to buy a bigger backdrop. This is the best it has flowered. Two spikes of six flowers. I really thought I was going to get 7 flowers in that taller spike as the bract in the final flower was huge. But I just got a taller spike with bigger flowers. Our...

Absolutely agree with this. I know a few people who could retire comfortably now, but they tell me they would have absolutely nothing to do. And it is incredible how many people I know who have retired, but then returned back to work shortly after as they were totally bored. How sad it must be...