Phrag. Laurie-Lei Quintal

[KateL]

I almost threw this one out. The first three times it bloomed without a pouch. The next two times it bloomed with the petals barely opened. While I am hoping the shape might continue to improve, I remain fascinated by the intense, velvety, red. This blossom is almost done, as you may notice. I will try to remember to post the next one.

 

[cpmaniac]

Love the intense color - I wouldn't give up on it!

 

[Marco]

Great color - I'm glad you kept it.

 

[MaxC]

Skip the trash, toss into nearest volcano. That red is hotter than lava.

How big is the plant now?

 

[KateL]

Skip the trash, toss into nearest volcano. That red is hotter than lava.

How big is the plant now?

Hi Max, it is in a 4 to 5-inch pot that has 3 old growths (I dispensed with earlier ones), the growth that is blooming, and one more growth that is nearly blooming size. It is relatively compact. I just noticed that it has a “branching” bud on this scape - must be from the dalessandroi in it, I suppose. So, if/when the next two buds open, I‘ll post a couple more pictures showing more of the plant. It is “time” to repot, but I am reluctant to upset the apple cart. Best, Kate

 

[KateL]

Great color - I'm glad you kept it.

Thanks Marco. Me too.

 

[abax]

The disappointment was well worth it for that stunning color...and the
shape ain't bad either. You do good woman!

 

[KateL]

The disappointment was well worth it for that stunning color...and the
shape ain't bad either. You do good woman!

With a little help from my friends, Mother Nature, Spike, Buddy, and Ian.

 

[setaylien]

I almost threw this one out. The first three times it bloomed without a pouch. The next two times it bloomed with the petals barely opened. While I am hoping the shape might continue to improve, I remain fascinated by the intense, velvety, red. This blossom is almost done, as you may notice. I will try to remember to post the next one.View attachment 20910

You're very patient!

 

[Djthomp28]

Wonderful results and a good story on the importance of patience with slippers. I need to learn that one.

 

[Just1more]

An awesome bloom!!!

 

[peltiergarcia]

Such a beautiful blossom. Is that a LILY plant?

 

[KateL]

Such a beautiful blossom. Is that a LILY plant?

Interesting question, but no Mr. PG.

 

[monocotman]

The colour is superb!
David

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae hybrids! Next time you want to throw something out, I know a great garbage can in NYC!

 

[Ozpaph]

that is red!

 

[KateL]

Now the darn thing has decided to throw a branching blossom just to show me how wrong I was. Can’t imagine what it‘s going to do next. . .

 

[MaxC]

Shoot fireworks out of the staminode?

 

[KateL]

Ha, ha, ha! Here’s what it looked like on an earlier spike:

 

[abax]

Quite an exciting Phrag.! I love surprises like that.