I normally research a new orchid BEFORE I get it, but my (well meaning) husband "won"
this orchid on e-bay so I'm appealing to the group for quick info.
The orchid is definitely a "baby" in a 3" pot. The tag says Brassavola Digbyana 'Mrs Chase' and a little research turned up the info that this orchid is also known as Rhyncholaelia Digbyana and grows under the same conditions as a cattleyas. If this is correct that is some help, but I have never had such a "baby" orchid and I have never had one that just came out of a packing box. I always buy from a place where I can see the plant first. (Granted this has not stopped me from rescuing many orchids from Home Depot and Wal Mart.) The leaves are firm and green and it seems to have quite a few roots. Some of the roots seem to be dried out though. How do I "welcome" this new orchid into my collection.
Lashelle