what is this?

[NancyG]

I won this orchid about 3.5 years ago in a raffle and this is the first time it has bloomed. Does anyone know what it is?

NancyG

[rcb]

Nancy,

It's an Angraceum, probably a sesquipidale or hybrid including sesquipidale.

[exasperatus2002]

You beat me to it.rcb.....ditto

[NancyG]

thanks for the id

this is from Tobi in a previous post

Grow it in intermediate light conditions. A sheltered east or west window, no
direct sunlight. Also intermediate temps. Day temps 70-78 and night temps
60-68F. They prefer a short cool period after flowering but no definite rest
period. Lots of air movement and provide about 60% humidity. Keep them
evenly moist (like Paphs and Phals.) Fertilize weakly weekly during the summer.
They grow well in baskets or pots of bark or sphag. with good drainage.

[NancyG]

do they usually bloom every year?

[rcb]

Nancy,

Yes they can bloom every year. There are basically two 'types' of sesquipidales, one blooms around Christmas, and the other blooms around Easter. Yours may possibly be a hybrid, which could affect the bloom time. Your 'chid looks great though, keep doing what you are doing.

I've seen some 'monsters' of sesquipidale, they can get very large, luckily they are relatively slow growers. Flower count should go up as well over the years, if it is happy.

I'm actually quite jealous of you, my sesquipidale is still a baby, and I've got quite a few years before I can expect blooms.

[Ochin@]

That is a Beautiful Bloom, and look at the size of that upcoming Bud, Very impressive!