Blc. Volcano Blue
 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/...6956a9cdfb.jpgBlc. Volcano Blue 10-10-2010 by Isurus79, on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/...281175cd89.jpgBlc. Volcano Blue 10-10-2010 by Isurus79, on Flickr

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Please excuse the poor quality of the pics, this plant sits kind of high on my rock wall and it was raining, so I just snapped a few pics and ran away! lol This is a great hybrid and is probably the closest thing I have seen to an orchid blooming true blue. Unfortunately, this year the buds came out kind of bunched together like you see. Usually they are better spaced.

Very pretty. Are they scented, and is that a fruiting epiphyllum/dragon fruit in the background?

Thanks! Yes they are scented and yes, that is a dragon fruit tangle behind the orchid. I don't know if it is fruiting tho..... Now I have to check!

Just beautiful! The flowers look like they are pretty good size. How large are they?

I just measured them and the flowers are just barely less than 4" across. I would say they are a medium sized Catt flower.

Very nice!
I will add it to my wish list.

That is a nice size.

Great colour and I love the name.

Rhyncattleanthe (Rth.) Volcano Blue has the parents Lois McNeil x Blue Boy, this cross was registered on the 13.3.2000 by Akatsuka Orch. Gdns., for those who are interested.

Warren

Yep. I got this one from Akatsuka in 2003 or 2004 as a seedling. One of the most interesting nurseries I've ever been to. Its in the Hawaiian cloud forest so they can grow cool growing stuff as well.

Really pretty. Love that collection of flowers together making a nice display.

Blc volcano blue hasn't bloomed
 

Hope you can help - I picked up a 'bag baby' blc volcano blue several years ago in Hawaii. It has gotten much bigger and is healthy but the blossom shoots seem to rot within the sheath. thoughts?
Thanks for any help you can give me.

Hmmmm, that sounds to me like you have a fungal or bacterial infection in the plant. This often starts in the roots and spreads to the rest of the plant, so start there to check for healthy roots. Next, get your plant in a position to receive good air movement. Not necessarily in the path of a fan, but just a place with moving air. Fungus/bacteria hate that. You can also try spraying your plant and the area it lives with a fungicide like Physan (instructions for use come with the botte) to help cut down on the infection causing critters themselves.

Orchids and Epiphyllums! My two Favorite things!!!!!! how big is your Pitaya/Dragonfruit? Gorgeous Flowers i love them!!!!!!!!!

I actually kinda like how the flowers look when they're bunched together like that. And I love that lilac-blue color. :)

Hi Cattleya17,
Thanks for the comments! The dragonfruit that was growing there was growing wild and probably covered an around of 80ft x 10ft. That stuff grows everywhere in Hawaii and will often engulf whole walls and trees if allowed to! I live in Texas now though, so no more dragonfruit. lol

Yes, the color on this one is really nice! This year it was a bit more purple in color, but other years is was more blue.

Oh WOW!!!!!!! that sounds like it would be an amazing sight!!! ive been dying to go to Hawaii! but still havent been able to go! a life long dream one day!!!

I love the color and shape of your flowers and the look of it nestled in between the other greens is amazing.

Thanks! This is a favorite of mine for sure.

I just came across this thread and I wanted to let you know that more purple or blue these flowers are rather stunning. I also like them 'bunched up' a bit as they are. It magnifies the effect. AL