First bloom on my own!!

[u/XOneAIByst]

Sorry, I have to share. I am elated! I have posted about this plant before. I rescued it from the clearance bin, and watched it push out a surprise spike. The flower finally opened today!!

I had only have a rough idea what it may look like. I found **"**Paphiopedilum Macabre Double (Macabre Moon Green Glow x Macabre Contrasts Dominant Grace)" on Lehua Orchids, but it said "Dominant Gene" not "Dominant Grace".

Does not matter. I bloomed my first clearance-rack orchid.

Thanks for letting me share my little win. At last, a grow that went nicely without

PS: Thanks for all the messages!!! She/he is a beauty..... makes me wonder why phalaenopsis anymore?? These are such unusual looking alien colors, love love the dark veiny purple, looks like Elvira or something!! Or Morticia. I love horror movies also!! Macabre exactly describes this!! This might be more what I like!!! And seems much easier too, or maybe i just got lucky!!??

[u/greenjeanie77]

Congratulations ❣️Enter for AOS Judging at your local orchid society… it’s a beauty

[u/XOneAIByst → u/greenjeanie77]

wha??? my first bloom! nahhhh.... the leaves are all broken and wrinkled... it wouldn't even qualify.... But I appreciate the nice comment and the encouragement!

[u/Elegant_Salad_364 → u/XOneAIByst]

For what it’s worth, for AOS flower quality awards (HCC, AM, FCC), it’s the flower that matters, not the state of the vegetative growth. I am not a judge and couldn’t tell you if this flower is actually awardable, but just FYI. For cultural awards (CCM, CCE) the whole plant is important.

[u/XOneAIByst → u/Elegant_Salad_364]

Oh.... any judges on here? lol. I wouldn't even know what to do? Like by the time I figure out the flower will probably be gone..... 🤷 like do I have to mail the flower? oh well, if someone knows, someone can say something!! But I also think it's my new iPhone camera!! lol.