Orchids 2024

[Heather]

My big lowii has 19 flowers on 4 spikes this year. This spike has 6 flowers.

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A bunch of lowii seedlings on the way...

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Dang, now I want a lowii….still staying away from Paphs tho…

 

[Justin]

Thank you!

 

[Justin]

Final view of Mont Millais with the last flowers opening.

 

[monocotman]

Stunning!!

 

[Martin]

Wow! I am speechless! Incredible plant! Congrats!

 

[GuRu]

Great Justin, a real feast for the eyes....

 

[hkunberger]

Wow! That is a wonderful sight! Thank you for sharing it

 

[spujr]

Not sure if you're into awards but that MM seems a good candidate for a culture award!

 

[tnyr5]

Final view of Mont Millais with the last flowers opening.

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Rude. Just...rude.

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Justin, that is just beautiful. Something to really be proud of accomplishing. You really grew that division to it's full potential.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Stunning indeed!!

 

[emydura]

WOW Justin. Just WOW. Not just flowering one of the legendary roths, but flowering it with 3 spikes. Must be one of the highlights of your hobby. Incredible growing.

 

[SlipperKing]

That is freak'in incredible Justin! Great specimen plant for such a historic clone. You could probably add more letters to end of the name, such as, CCE or CCM!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Now that's an insane specimen, and in a good way.

 

[Duck Slipper]

Beautiful. Stunning. Awe inspiring.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Is there judging this weekend somewhere near you? Should bring!!!

 

[Justin]

Here is an older awarded clone and one that is not commonly seen--rothschildianum 'Alford' AM/AOS.

I have had this plant for a very long time, and it is probably my slowest growing roth. The original clump fell into a few pieces over the years, and this is the first time one of them is flowering.

It is not up to modern standards for size & form, but has fantastic color.

 

[BrucherT]

Here is an older awarded clone and one that is not commonly seen--rothschildianum 'Alford' AM/AOS.

I have had this plant for a very long time, and it is probably my slowest growing roth. The original clump fell into a few pieces over the years, and this is the first time one of them is flowering.

It is not up to modern standards for size & form, but has fantastic color.

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I love it. Kudos to you for keeping this legacy plant.

 

[Royal Rea]

Hi Justin, does Alford have rex as a parent? As it appears to have that yellow background rex contributes to breeding.

 

[Justin]

Hi Justin, does Alford have rex as a parent? As it appears to have that yellow background rex contributes to breeding.

Parentage is unknown, but I don't disagree. The AM is from 2001, so it's possible.