Quote Originally Posted by ManilaByNight View Post
Beautiful.

I have a similar plant which is also developing its spike now. One thing I've observed about this plant is that it has been a faithful bloomer and so easy to care for.
You're so right Jojo. Unfortunately the blooms don't last very long - about 10 days max.

I am posting a picture of a clone of Cstm pileatum belonging to a friend which is the most mouth-watering catasetum ever! Been trying to pry a division off him for years. No success so far. This picture was taken at one of our local shows. You may notice that our 'blue-ribbon' is actually yellow( first prize) as a sign of respect to the royal patron of our orchid society, the Sultanah (Queen). The royal colour here is yellow.