Phrag. Alfredo Manrique

[Carper]

This is a plant I acquired earlier this year from a friend of mine. It had previously flowered so this is the first flowering for me. I repotted it before it came in to spike but even though the plant has settled in well and has produced a further growth, it still has only produced one flower. I am though, very pleased with the result, especially the pouch, and the flatness of the petals. The flower is growing daily as it's only been open a day or so and measures roughly 5 inches across. Hopefully further blooms will see more flowers as the plant grows and strengthens. I acquired a Fritz Schomburg, Allison Strohm and Peruflora's Saltimbanco all of which are producing new growths. The Fritz Schomburg has 2 spikes and is budding up nicely so looking forward to these aswell.

Gary
UK

 

[biothanasis]

Very nice!!! I love the differing colour of the dorsal compared to the rest of the flower...

 

[toddybear]

Not so patiently waiting for mine to bloom

 

[W. Beetus]

Nice! Not my favorite kovachii hybrid, but still very attractive.

 

[SlipperFan]

The dorsal looks unusual, with those streaks. Otherwise, nice flower.

 

[Shiva]

I bought one of those NBS a couple of years back. It's growing slowly, Still hoping for flowers someday. This one is nice and could get better in time. :drool:

 

[Susie11]

Hi Gary. An interesting bloom. I hope that the flower count does improve for you next flowering.

 

[Carper]

I'm sure it will Sue. I just need to get it in to my own feeding regime and in another 12 months or so I'm sure I'll find out!

Gary

 

[Erythrone]

Very nice!

 

[NYEric]

How many growths is it? Pk/besseae hybrids may generally only make on bloom on a small plant.

 

[Carper]

The plant has a previously flowered growth, present one and a new one.

Gary
UK

 

[Phrag-Plus]

nice!

 

[NYEric]

Just 3, wait until it has 5 to expect multiple blooms.

 

[Ross]

Nice flower.