Fredclarkeara After Dark 'sunset valley orchids'

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I've had 2 pots of these outdoors and they are each probably at least double the size of last year's growths.
Each have new growths almost 12in tall. I've never seen such huge growths. The secret ? I don't know except to say the bottom 1/3 of the pots are composted horse manure and I believe I have tended to 'overwater' them this time around. Illinois weather must have also contributed.
Hoping for a fantastic bloom display from these. My millennium magic are already spiking on smaller bulbs than last year ! Weird.