Orchid in White.
Orchid in White.
My first orchid has survived a number of ordeals. Hurricane-force winds blew the orchid over. I dropped the plant several times and repotted it once. Exposure to bright sunlight, dehydration and extreme cold merely stunned it.
A new spike is developing from the mature stem.
New Growth.
New stem developing from a node on the original.
A closer look.
Designer landing pad.
Brightly coloured to attract insects and guide them to the reproductive system housed in the tower. Wing-shaped petals on either side discourage insects from wandering off apparently.
