17 thoughts on “Rhyncholaeliocattleya orchid”

1. Aletta - nowathome September 1, 2024 at 10:08 am

   Lovely colours!

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   1. Graham Post authorSeptember 1, 2024 at 1:56 pm

      One of many gorgeous orchids at the Hilo Orchid Show.

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2. restlessjo August 31, 2024 at 8:10 pm

   Wow!

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3. lisaonthebeach August 31, 2024 at 5:37 pm

   Beautiful! yip, that is quite a name!

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   1. Graham Post authorAugust 31, 2024 at 7:00 pm

      It was the most convoluted name I’ve seen, though I don’t doubt there are others that are comparable or even more complex.

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      1. lisaonthebeach September 2, 2024 at 2:46 pm

         I bet you are right on that! 😊

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4. kzmcb August 31, 2024 at 1:01 pm

   Oh but so much joy in seeing it – thanks for posting it.

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   1. Graham Post authorAugust 31, 2024 at 6:59 pm

      It’s a beauty all right.

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5. bushboy August 31, 2024 at 12:15 pm

   That’s easy for you to say 😁 A beautiful flower and great photo Graham

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   1. Graham Post authorAugust 31, 2024 at 6:58 pm

      I never said I could pronounce it!

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      1. bushboy August 31, 2024 at 7:18 pm

         I tried and it sounded like I was sneezing 😂

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         1. Graham Post authorAugust 31, 2024 at 7:20 pm

            Good work. You got it exactly right!

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6. Alice DeForest August 31, 2024 at 10:08 am

   It is beautiful

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   1. Graham Post authorAugust 31, 2024 at 6:58 pm

      Orchids tend to be beautiful flowers, whether they’re big and showy or small and delicate.

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      1. Alice DeForest September 1, 2024 at 3:11 pm

         This is true

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7. The Snow Melts Somewhere August 31, 2024 at 6:03 am

   Even the nickname is complicated!

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   1. Graham Post authorAugust 31, 2024 at 6:56 pm

      Orchid names can get quite involved. It’s because growers are always crossing different types in search of new looks.

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