Orchid of the day: Broughtonia negrilensis x Laelia crawshayana

 Broughtonia negrilensis x Laelia crawshayana 

Update 1: Nov 22nd 2014, all five flowers in bloom. 

Update 2: All five flowers from the top

Broughtonia negrilensis x Laelia crawshayana

As promised, this is our Broughtonia negrilensis x Laelia crawshayana. In contrast to the flowers from the previous year, these flowers have very light purple to white on the sepals and petals. The darker purple hue with fine purplish veins are focused on the lip.

A) A better photo depicting the clear contrast in the deep purple color on the lip.

B) This photo was taken in April 2014. I wanted this picture in this post as a comparison of how the plant looked without any flower stem. 

C) October, a very clear flower stem developed and at least five flowers will be blooming soon.

D) The five flower buds up close.

E) The length of the flower stem is between 22 to 24 inches.

F) Frontal shot of the biggest flower. We are still waiting for the other three flowers to open up.

G) View of the two blooms and the three buds from the back.

H) Here's Anthony! The Broughtonia negrilensis x Laelia crawshayana is hanging on the chair.

I) A great close up shot of the flowers.

I hope you enjoyed looking at the flowers. I will post an update when all five flowers are in bloom. Until the next post!