I purchased this budding Potinara orchid from the Krull-Smith tent at Gardenfest a few weeks ago. It hasn’t fully opened, but looked so pretty when the sun came out today I thought I’d take a picture!
Potinaras are hybrids bred with the best qualities of the Cattleya, Brassavola, Laelia, and Sophronitis generas. This hybrid is called Potinara Elaine Taylor and the deep pink/red in the picture is exactly what you see in person. (I like when that happens!)
For an excellent orchid FAQ , check out the care tips at BeautifulOrchids.com.
Until next time…..
🙂 🙂 🙂
ps. I’ve got a whopper of a sinus cold and have fallen behind reading and commenting on many of your blogs. I hope to catch up soon, 🙂
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Ugh, sinus is the worst…hope you’re feeling better soon. This is a lovely flower, fully opened or not. Thanks, as always for the good information!
Seriously, my entire face hurt! Much better today though, thanks!
Gorgeous! Those leaves look so healthy, too!
Funny you mention the leaves….I was unsure if the color was “right” because this type of hybrid is new to me. When I researched and learned a healthy Potinara has apple green leaves, I was satisfied they were a-ok.
Happy looking plant…
The key is keeping it that way! 🙂 Most of my orchids seem to do well under the backyard tree, so when it’s done blooming that’s where it’s headed!
Magnificent beauty! 🙂
Thank you, E.C.
I didn’t think I’d ever enjoy orchids…but they’re definitely growing on me….(terrible, but unavoidable, pun!) 😉
lol I love puns. Especially lovely ones. 😉
At first glance, I thought it was a tulip variety!
I was expecting it to look more like a frilly Cattleya orchid and totally agree with you: It DOES look tulip-like!
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Big fan of orchids. This is a lovely one brilliant colour!