Phrag Inti's Tears 'Red Dragon' Rick's

[Gilda]

Well Rick ,you were right , it is not as dark as yours was pictured due to warmer blooming time ?? Also the petals twisted ...went and looked back at your pix, doesn't look the same but I have seen orchids do this before..hoping it will bloom in cooler times next time.

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Very,very nice!

 

[Shiva]

Nice one Gilda. Mine is also flowering.

 

[W. Beetus]

Great bloom! Nice coloration.

 

[SlipperFan]

Mine's in spike, also. I'm looking forward to seeing it -- the plant is huge.

 

[Gilda]

Mine's in spike, also. I'm looking forward to seeing it -- the plant is huge.

Will be interesting to see your blooms Dot....these blooms look like my other Inti's Tears. Yes, it is huge !

 

[SlipperFan]

Will be interesting to see your blooms Dot....these blooms look like my other Inti's Tears. Yes, it is huge !

The spike is up above the foliage but it'll probably be next week before a bud opens. I wonder why your plant's spike is so short, and which growth-type is typical?

 

[Gilda]

The spike is up above the foliage but it'll probably be next week before a bud opens. I wonder why your plant's spike is so short, and which growth-type is typical?

Dot, my spike elongated about 6 inches past the tip of the longest upright leaf..an average spike length .2 blooms are still on at the tip end and a 3rd bud showing.

 

[SlipperFan]

Dot, my spike elongated about 6 inches past the tip of the longest upright leaf..an average spike length .2 blooms are still on at the tip end and a 3rd bud showing.

That makes more sense. Thanks!

 

[SlipperKing]

OK ladies I better chime in here! The colors will be more earthy in the summer heat/brighter light. Add a bit of Epson salt to your watering esp. in the fall/winter for even stronger colors.
(PS. Gilda, the clonal name is 'Red Daggers')
When well established the spikes will make in upwards of 7 seven flowers/spike

Here is mine blooming now too.

 

[Gilda]

Sorry Rick...must not had enough coffee that morning when I looked at the tag:wink: ....mine in bloom(your div) now looks much darker than yours !

 

[phrag guy]

very nice

 

[SlipperKing]

See, culture is everything!