First bloom, question on opening of blossom

[cirillonb]

I am so new that I am experiencing the first blossom on an orchid that I purchased without. I have owned this Lc.Angel Heart'Himimanu' for over 6 months and it now has 2 buds. One has just opened today but it is sideways. I know that orchid blossoms rotate 180 deg. in the opening but don't know what to expect and when it should be in the correct orientation.
Nick

[Don Perusse]

It may or may not change from current position once it has opened. I see the "lip" is to the left. I have found that once a cat starts forming it's buds that you should not change location or position of plant as it may not open properly. I don't know if your geographical location would make any difference or not but I am in SW Ga. and I have been told the same thing by other more experienced orchids growers. Beautiful flower. Enjoyed the picture.

[Chubidubi]

Nick the colors on this baby are awesome!

[cirillonb]

Don,
I was aware of that and I tried not to move it's relationship to the sun. The next bud seems to be oriented correctly. Thanks for the help.
Nick

[cirillonb]

Thought you would like to see the second blossom with correct orientation.

Nick

[cirillonb]

sorry. Don't know what happened to picture...try again.
Nick

[priz_m]

well crooked or not it is a beautiful plant, congratulations cirillonb

[Don Perusse]

I certainly agree with Priz m. Thanks for the 2nd pic.

[tuvoc]

Don't you just hate it when that happens! Don't know why, but it happens to mine sometimes too. Great looking flowers though! Congrats.

Kim

[Roly0217]

Nick that is a beautiful flower you've got there. Sideways or straight it is still gorgeous !!! Congrats.