I LOVE this plant! It sparked a whole slew of besseae hybrid shopping! :D Thanks for looking!

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Yes, you're so right, this pic is EXCELLENT, better quality than your Bev (your Bev is the second best now). :lol: Thanks for sharing!

great pic Heather!!!

Oh man, you know it's a slow day on the forum when we're dredging up posts from opening day! :lol: Sorry, I'm at work, and TOTALLY bored out of my mind. It is pouring here, yet again!


Anyhow, thanks a bunch Ron!

Old posts are always acceptable for a reprise when of excellant quality.
Besides, many of the early posts may not have been seen by newer members.
I know sometimes it is very time consuming to go that far back and look.

Old posts are always acceptable for a reprise when of excellant quality.
Besides, many of the early posts may not have been seen by newer members.
I know sometimes it is very time consuming to go that far back and look.

You're right JWT! It's a beauty!
Thanks
Mang

That is a nice one.

Heather,

I love the way the light shines through the flower. It radiates the pouch as well!

thanks

That's such a lovely flower! Yes, please do post older shots since I just got here. I'm afraid of this species because of its difficulty in cultivation. Also, my water is pretty hard here so I'm afraid I'd just kill it quickly. :(

Tom,
Do you have access to distilled water there? Honestly, I have found the besseaes to sulk a little in my care. I may keep it a little warm for them (I know in the summer that is also an issue for you) and also particularly after re-potting. But they seem to eventually come around, especially if you get a nice strong plant to begin with.

But, this photo and plant is why I now have 14 of them (the 3 varieties)! I just think they are so sweet. I love their small size and the vents in the pouches. I am enjoying watching my first red one open right now, and marvelling at how the color is changing daily.

Will be many more photos upcoming.... stay tuned!

I never realized how small they were until I saw one at the Mass. Orchid show. Then I was hooked and bought one from Sherwood Orchids. Now, I am fighting the inpulse to buy more!!!

Lovely yellow flower & photo, Heather!!!

Please keep dredging!!! :poke:

Heather, your posts are also the reason I've gone and bought another bessae... I've got a little seedling of the red one and on the weekend got a BS of a red x yellow. BTW, what are the three varieties.. sorry to be so braindead.

cheers
tim