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