My Aspasia lunata finally bloomed!!

[patticake]

My Aspasia lunata finally bloomed! I'm so excited! I know that Sandra's bloomed first, but her conditions were much better for this little guy.... I love the bloom- It's so tiny, but very sweet... I'm so glad that I got this little sweetheart.

[patticake]

I'm sorry.. I just had to say how much I loved this little guy again...

[sandra]

Originally Posted by patticake

I know that Sandra's bloomed first, but her conditions were much better for this little guy....

Beautiful flowers Patti. No 'but's', no competition to see who could get theirs to bloom first. This is my first species and I'm hoping to learn from you and everyone else all the differences between them and hybrids and so far, I still haven't a clue , but, eventually..... Anyway, your plant looks beautiful and, very familiar!

Congratulations on your great growing. How are you growing this again? Lights? Medium? Watering how often? Feeding?, etc., etc.

[patticake]

Sandra, I'm growing it in Schultzes orchid mix.. I water it every day with a spray-bottle. It gets dappled sun thru-out the day. I use tap water, and once a week - worm tea. I 'm so happy it's happy!
I know that yours is doing great... How long do the blossoms last? Mine has just opened it's first bloom. There's another one about to open. (a few more buds, too!) I just wondered how long I would have these sweet blooms around!

[solay]

Pretty pretty pretty. Does it grow a single bloom like that? I think it's cute too.

[sandra]

Originally Posted by patticake

How long do the blossoms last?

Patti, they're still as fresh looking as when they first bloomed. No wilting whatsoever yet.

[patticake]

Solay, It grows a bloom out of each side of the pseudobulb.- I think Sandras has more than one out of each side!
Sandra, How is yours doing.. -count-wise

[patticake]

Originally Posted by sandra

Patti, they're still as fresh looking as when they first bloomed. No wilting whatsoever yet.

Great!!! I look forward to having these little darlings around for a while, then!

[articuno75]

Yay! So glad that it bloomed

[brookn]

Good growing, it is really pretty.

[sandra]

Originally Posted by patticake

Sandra, How is yours doing.. -count-wise

Still only the 2 flowers and loaded with buds. It just stalled on me and not sure why but I'm not all that concerned. The buds are about to open.

[jay]

And it was worth the wait. What a nice flower. Congrats and great growing.

[cassier]

Patti
that's such a pretty flower. i will be looking for one for my collection.
cassie

[patlee]

Great pics, Patti--Love that purple blotch in the lip How big or small is the plant?( We're trying to think "small" around here...)

[patticake]

You folks are the best!
Patlee- small is the word! The blooms are about an inch and a half in diameter. The whole plant is about 6" each way. I love it.!

[patticake]

7/19/08....I didn't open a new thread on her since she's done blooming. There's one dying bloom left that I removed after taking the picture. There are 3 new leads starting to grow. This plant has been a joy so far. There were 9 blooms all-together on the plant, at one time or another!

[sandra]

And just imagine the show it's going to put on for you next year Patti!

[Stitz]

Patti, you may need a crane in 2010!

[Brooke]

Patti you should get blooms from your newest growths this year. Mine blooms any time the new growths mature. My plant doesn't really appear to have a season.

Obviously it is a happy plant.

Brooke

[patticake]

Thanks, Sandra, Stitz & Brooke- Sandra, it's so nice having you back! I've really missed you. I pray that everything is going o.k.- I hope your trip will be restful...

[Christina]

Very beautiful bloom~! Its so little and cute! Good job