During this busy holiday season I will be unable to update my Orchid Adventures blog however I could not let this season pass without wishing all my readers, friends and family a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and all the best for a wonderful 2019.
Similar sized petals and lateral sepals
Striped labellum
Clubbed petals and sepals
Labellum – Gives the common name away
Prominent glandular apex to labellum
Two rows of bright yellow calli
Short, straight labellum, not visible in the set position
Opens in bright sunshine
Nodding their heads in respect
White, red-tipped labellum
Short spreading petals and sepals
Lack of pink pigment = Lutea form
Broad petals and dorsal sepal
Broad labellum
Stark white petals and lateral sepals
Short to mid-length lateral sepals
Solid red lines rather than dots or thin lines
Labellum does not match any descriptions in my references
The pink-red variation
Glistening in the sunshine
Blood red in colour
Merry Christmas to you too.
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