rubra

Flowered beautifully by DavidB. Almost got a culture award today but was 3 points short of the 80 points needed. Nonetheless a great specimen. NS 14.1 cm. I selected this as a first bloom seedling from Brazil in 2019.

Finally, I am able to bloom a walkeriana rubra. This species has been one of two Achilles weakness that I have (other is the dowiana). I used Fred’s method of LECA expanded clay pellets in a shallow clay pot. Watering it twice a week in warm temperature, slightly cooler nights in winter. It’s in...

Awarded an AM (80 points) today also at our monthly judging. A dark form of this heavily scented species from Venezuela. My plant grown by David! Well done Dave!