Orchid of the day: Vanda Cherry Blossom 'Carmela'

Vanda Cherry Blossom 'Carmela'

Ascofinetia Cherry Blossom 'Carmela', a cross between  Neofinetia falcata x Ascocentrum ampullaceum, is a compact vandaceous type orchid that can be easily grown in bark or moss in pots or basket (see post dated May 26th, 2014). In this case, we kept it growing in this wooden basket and it seemed to do very well. 

However, this is no longer the current name of this orchid.  Since both Neofinetia and Ascocentrum have been transferred to the genus Vanda after DNA analysis. In short our orchid is now called Vanda Cherry Blossom 'Carmela'.

A) April 12th. We saw flower stems/stalks developing in the center of the orchid.

B) April 26th, the two flower stems/stalks showing the development of flower buds.

C) A closer view of the flowers buds.

D) By May 9th, some of the flowers were opening fully while some buds were still developing.

E) Another angle of the less developed flowers.

F) May 19th, almost all of the flowers were opened.

G) Almost double the number of flowers from 2014 .

H) View from the top. Many, many tiny Vandas in bloom

In comparison to 2014, which we had 50 flowers, this year we have around 95 to 100 flowers. Although some of the flowers have wilted today, those that remained are still beautiful. We have placed this orchid outside today, to enjoy the warmth of the Baltimore's summer weather on our back deck. May it enjoy the sun and flower even more next year.