Milt. Spectabilis "Royalty"

[OrchidTraci]

This is not my favorite orchid. Matter of fact, I'm not sure I like it at all. It looks good in the photo, but make-up , lighting, and camera angle can make *any* orchid look nice.

I wanted to add: those lovely pleated leaves are not my doing. That is how I got it.

[dosal]

I have to agree with you about it not being a favorite of mine either, but this year I have 5 flowers and that makes a huge difference.

[OrchidTraci]

I have to agree with you about it not being a favorite of mine either, but this year I have 5 flowers and that makes a huge difference.

This one will be gone before it has a chance to bloom 5. I'm going to get one of those waianae's you and Jane have to take its place.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Well, Traci, you made this one look very nice! Good work!

Cheers!
Brutal_Dreamer

[Slipperhead]

I HAVE to have one of these!!! The bloom is larger than the plant AND the pot!!! ...and I thought only mini catts could do this!

[dosal]

Slipperhead, that is just the perspective of the photo you are seeing. The flower is 3.5" high by 2.5" wide. My whole plant is 12" high, well, actually more because it is mounted and climbing.

[Dana]

Hm...i certainly like it! Mainly because of the nice deep colours.
Does it have any fragrance?

[Slipperhead]

I knew the camera perspective trick!!!! Heck, I'm a fisherman!

Who hasn't seen a photo of a fisherman without holding the fish out toward the camera to make it appear HUGE??!!

Just funning and seeing who would bite! :lemmetell

[OrchidTraci]

Hm...i certainly like it! Mainly because of the nice deep colours.
Does it have any fragrance?

Nope, not fragrant. I *thought* it was supposed to be, but it isn't. If it had a fragrance, I might like it a little more.

[Dana]

Hm..the more i look at it the more i like it.
On my wish-list it goes