Naples Nights 7/13/08

[patticake]

She finally opened! I'm really pleased with her, since she wasn't in spike when I got her.

[myorchid]

Patti

She is beautful! That is my favorite Phal so far! Congrats on bringing her to spike and flower, you did an awesome job!

[patlee]

Patti, She's gorgeous. And you got a great shot of the lip!! What time of day was it that you got a shot that looks like an all pink flower? How delicate and fragile it looks...

[jerrymeola]

An especially big congratulations since none of my control plants have produced a flower.

These Phals and I believe all Phals need consistent water. Letting them totally dry seems to set them back weeks.

[FLaCo]

Mine is not even close to spiking. It seems to just be concentrating on letting out roots. It is mounted so it doesn't have that consistent moisture.

[Christina]

Wow! Probably the most beautiful healthy Phals I've seen in a while! Congrats!!! You should be so proud! Its so rewarding when hardwork and care finally shows through!!
Great Job!!

[Sharyn]

Patti: Your flower is GREAT! It's such a pretty delicate color. I found that mine is definitely a root instead of a spike. I'll post a pic of the root when I have time - pretty odd - starts out as purple, purple, purple, and then turns a velum color near the base of the plant and continues to grow out.

I'm so glad you're our first with a bloom. Congrats!

[patticake]

Thanks! All of your comments are truly appreciated! Patlee, I took all three pictures at the same time- early morning. The 3rd one I took with the light coming from the back. I was just experimenting. Damien & Sharyn, new growth is GOOD! Mine didn't get that. Yours will be stronger and better for the extra growth. Damien, I thought yours bloomed already. (?) April & Christina, thanks for the cheers!

The geeks make little moments like this really worthwhile.

[Bird Song Farm]

Congratulations Patti!
Not only a beautiful bloom but beautiful growing too. You can take pride with your accomplishment.

AL

[patticake]

Thanks, Al! I think there will be another bud opening today. Yay!