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.
Stark white petals and lateral sepals
Broad labellum
Short, straight labellum, not visible in the set position
Broad petals and dorsal sepal
Labellum – Gives the common name away
Glistening in the sunshine
Similar sized petals and lateral sepals
Clubbed petals and sepals
Prominent glandular apex to labellum
White, red-tipped labellum
Short spreading petals and sepals
Blood red in colour
Lack of pink pigment = Lutea form
Nodding their heads in respect
Short to mid-length lateral sepals
Labellum does not match any descriptions in my references
Opens in bright sunshine
Two rows of bright yellow calli
The pink-red variation
Striped labellum
Solid red lines rather than dots or thin lines
Merry Christmas to you too.
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