Sunday, July 1, 2018

Orchid of the day: Tolumnia popoki 'Mitzi'

Tolumnia popoki 'Mitzi'


This orchid which is also called "Oncidium Dancing Lady"  was purchased in 2009. This miniature oncidium is also commonly called equitant oncidium. The intense purple to dark red hue has a tendency to fade away rather quickly, so by the time these photos were taken, the flowers looked a little 'washed out'.


A) By May 20, we have at least fourteen flower buds emerging from the single flower stem. 


B) The entire orchid in full bloom on June 14.


C) Beautiful blooms on June 14th.


I posted about this particular orchid in 2014. If you click on the link from 2014, you can really see how this orchid has grown. 


D) A final close up of our Dancing Lady.

I hope you have enjoyed the photos from my post today. Unfortunately, all the blooms have wilted away today. But these flowers do last for almost one month. That is what I love about orchids. 






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