Potinara Netrasiri Orange orchid (Pot. Netrasiri Orange)

Like a finely tuned clock, this intensely colored orchid blooms every year just in time for Halloween. Think of it as Mother Nature took food coloring to dye this orchid the most amazing carrot orange.  You can see a hint of deep magenta veining through the center of the orange petals, as if Netrasiri was blushing with beauty when Mother Nature blessed her.  The Pot. Netrasiri Orange has a solid magenta lip at the end of her meyer lemon yellow mouth.  All the colors you could want of the most delicious Halloween candy!

Pot. Netrasiri Orange
October 2011
with a flash showing her bright and sassy side

Pot. Netrasiri Orange
October 2011
another bright and sassy close up

Pot. Netrasiri Orange
October 2011
without a flash showing her dark & sultry side

Pot. Netrasiri Orange
October 2011
No tricks here, this gem is a real treat!

This potinara netrasiri orange is growing in my catteleya guava tree which gets just the right amount of bright light in the form of dappled sun & shade.  The flowers are 3-4" and grow in clusters.  The flower petals are of a semi-shiny yet slick waxy texture while the center is a bit more soft & crystallized looking.  A very subtle but sweet scent, a total treat to have in your collection.  

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!