Quote Originally Posted by Michael Saar View Post
Just one man's opinion. In any case, I understand your disappointment. (I may not have been as clear as I should. the colors I meant were the purple and green in their location on the flower)
Thanks again Michael. I really appreciate your opinion re the blooms. I think this orchid is much inferior to any of its wild ancestors. I hope I'll be able to photograph my philippinense intact when it blooms sometime in February. I'll be wary of the birds ( crested bulbul) this time.