Prra. Sunshine Padriew

[Azizan]

Prra. Bangkok Sunset X Rhyn. gigantea 'Orange'

Just discovered the spike this morning. I am super psyched for this one. Flowers are expected to be fragrant. The spike may not be very long but better than nothing. I have another one which uses Rhyn. gigantea 'Red' instead but that one rather a slow grower and no sign of spike just yet. Stay tuned for updates!

[Sheryl]

Looking forward to it Azizan!

[Azizan]

Too bad only 6 buds manage to survive and develop fully. Could have been a spectacular spike with a dozen flowers though. Have to accept whatever nature give to me I suppose. No fragrance detected yet.

[CattyRobb]

Lovely. Nice color.
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[JDT]

I would be very happy with that, you learn to except what you get!

[Azizan]

It is fragrant! Have similar smell to Rhyn. gigantea hybrid but not very tart (mild). Maybe a little bit of spicy smell. I like it. I still can't get over it, so here's more pictures.





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Thanks Jack and Robb!

[Keysguy]

That's a really nice looking flower.
I like how the lip sticks straight out. Almost like a landing pad for pollinators.

[Azizan]

That's a really nice looking flower.
I like how the lip sticks straight out. Almost like a landing pad for pollinators.

I personally think the lip is inherited from Aerides houlletiana.

[zainal abidin]

Interesting crossing .....the lip is outstanding and the spur is just nice. How long the flowers last?

[Azizan]

Interesting crossing .....the lip is outstanding and the spur is just nice. How long the flowers last?

It just fully opened on 9 January, so I'm not sure how long it will last. I would guess 3 weeks to 1 month. Since I will be pollinating it, maybe I will not be able to figure it out.