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Rhyncholaelia digbyana
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Rhyncholaelia digbyana was once known as Brassavola digbyana. It is well known to be the grandparents of large fringed-lip Cattleyas. It produces very large flowers, about 5 to 7 inches in size but only a single flower per pseudobulb. It is an easy grower although it takes it time. In order for this orchid to bloom, it needs very strong light. Arne says that this orchid is in short, a very reluctant bloomer.
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| A) March 24th, out in the backyard. |
This orchid is a native of the Mesoamericas. Specifically, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. In fact it is the national flower of Honduras since 1969.
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| B) First time flowering after 5 year. |
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| C) A close up of the single 'reluctant' bloom. |
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| D) A beautiful greenish-white bloom. |
I find this orchid very interesting. I look forward to the next time when it honors us with another magnificent flower.
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