Phrag. Cahaba Fire

[SlipperFan]

I haven't decided if I want to keep this one or not. It will be a big plant with a tall spike, and the dorsal is less than stellar.

(Rachel Kirk 4N x Sunset Glow ‘Twilight’ AM/AOS 4N)

 

[l8dbug]

I think it is beautiful. What do you not like about it? Is it because it is not flat? Maybe next bloom will be better?

 

[Carl Austin]

That is an absolutely outstanding photograph! Not a bad flower either.

 

[eteson]

I like it. It could be fine to be crossed with a long-petals phrag.

 

[phrag guy]

nice,great picture

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae hybrids!

 

[mrhappyrotter]

It's an interesting result. I would have assumed it would have much stronger color, but that may just be the lighting.

I'm a sucker for phrags, so I'd probably end up keeping it, but if I'm being fair and objective, the color is what would be disappointing to me. I can forgive minor issues in shape or form (like the dorsal) in these types of crosses as long as the color really pops, but it's a little light for my taste.

 

[SlipperFan]

I think it is beautiful. What do you not like about it? Is it because it is not flat? Maybe next bloom will be better?

It's an interesting result. I would have assumed it would have much stronger color, but that may just be the lighting.

I'm a sucker for phrags, so I'd probably end up keeping it, but if I'm being fair and objective, the color is what would be disappointing to me. I can forgive minor issues in shape or form (like the dorsal) in these types of crosses as long as the color really pops, but it's a little light for my taste.

Exactly. With the name "Fire", I expected more intense coloring. I compared it with my Olaf Gruss, and the coloring is similar, but this is a larger plant and flower. I'd also like it if the dorsal were flatter. I don't mind the wavy petals at all.
My greenhouse is pretty cool at night now, so too warm an environment is not the issue.

 

[NYEric]

Except for the curling dorsal, the one on the OB website looks totally different. ???
http://orchidbabies.com/qallery.php?pn=16

 

[SlipperFan]

Except for the curling dorsal, the one on the OB website looks totally different. ???
http://orchidbabies.com/qallery.php?pn=16

Wow -- mine is nothing like that. Did I get gyped?

 

[eaborne]

I know what you mean Dot, it will be a big plant and the color is rather pale in addition to the dorsal issue. It is so hard to cull a plant and it is pretty. It looks very similar to my Cahaba Sunrise.

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Very nice! Complex hybrid can have lot of variation...

 

[SlipperKing]

Except for the curling dorsal, the one on the OB website looks totally different. ???
http://orchidbabies.com/qallery.php?pn=16

Look very much the same except for the color intensity.

 

[SlipperFan]

Look again -- the awarded one is mostly red, not only bright. Mine has a lot of yellow.

 

[SlipperKing]

Unload it Dot. I don't want to have an unhappy SlipperTalker

 

[abax]

I rather like the subdued color, Dot. Maybe not what you expected or
wanted to pay for, but it has its good points.

 

[Silvan]

well, it's an overall beautiful flower. But I know the feeling of
not having the bloom you expected... If you have the space, why
not keep it for a little while and see how it'll look the next flowering
cycle... Phrags are unpredictable.. one of the reasons, we like them so much.

 

[eteson]

If you finally do not want to keep it I can find space for your plant. I like it and would use it in my breeding line.

 

[SlipperFan]

Unload it Dot. I don't want to have an unhappy SlipperTalker

I did.

If you finally do not want to keep it I can find space for your plant. I like it and would use it in my breeding line.

Sorry -- it's not mine anymore. But it did go to a good orchidist.