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