And here's #2 showing the uniform darkness of the roezlii parent. This one measures 9 1/2" from tip to tip.

Nick

I have no complaint, I love them both. The point is, if you walked into the nursery and saw the two and decided you had to have one of them, you're up against a wall called seedling variation. They may have the same parents but just like brothers and sisters they will not look alike. The only way you can get one that looks like #1 for example, is to insist on a division.

For that reason divisions are more expensive than unbloomed seedlings. I only wish I had taken 4 of them!

Nick

I guess that's why some of the same orchids are winners and some are losers. I like buying seedlings and growing them for a while. It is a little more exciting when you see a seedling bloom for the first time, plus it is a less expensive way to add more 'kids.

I purchased my first compot (mini-catt cross) a few months back, I did it so I can keep at least 3-4 of them long-term to see the variation when they bloom in 2-4 years.

Bob