Slc. Precious Beauty

[clintdawley]

My all-time favorite catt. I can't resist posting a new picture of this every time it blooms. April and September are usual, but it's a little late this year.

[Mehera]

Oh, I don't blame you--that's fabulous! Of course, it's beautiful--what else makes it your all time favorite? Is it a standard? (I'm trying to develop a wish list of catts.)

[Diane]

It;s orange!!!!

[JUDIUK]

I would be proud of that plant too, she's beautiful! Judi

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Yes, a true beauty!

Cheers,
BD

[clintdawley]

Oh..it's far from a standard. Mature p-bulbs are only about 5" tall (including the leaf!) and the flowers have a spread of almost 3"! They truly dwarf the plant. I really like SLCs...small plants, big brightly colored flowers of good substance...

As far as what makes it my favorite catt:
1. Flower size is huge compared to plant size
2. I am partial to red and orange
3. I love the patterns in the lip
4. This plant is easy growing and blooms twice a year

This plant is featured on the Table of Contents page of Orchids Through our Eyes. I took the picture in the book a couple of years ago.

The cross is Slc. Fire Lighter x Lc. Trick or Treat.

[Elena]

It's a little beauty! Sounds like a perfect orchid too.

[Kerry]

the colour! I can see why you like it

[Ron-NY]

that is very lovely ...great lip!!!!

[Tmai]

Eyepopping color. You can't stop looking at it! Good points on your list, too. I'm still in the "Orchid? I'll take it." stage