Provisional Awards

Santa Barbara International Orchid Fair, Santa Barbara, CA July 13, 2012

Dendrobium cuthbertsonii 'White Halo' AM
© Larry Vierheilig 2012
 Plant Name: Dendrobium cuthbertsonii 'White Halo' AM/AOS 81 pts.
species

Natural Spread Horizontal: 3.3 cm Vertical: 3.2 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.9 cm
Petal Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.6 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.9 cm

Description: Six flowers and one bud on seven inflorescences; dorsal sepal white, pink basally; petals white, pink basally; lateral sepals white, inferior third pink; lip cream, flushed bright pink centrally, apical margin dark burnt orange, edged gold; substance firm; texture diamond dust.
Exhibitor: Masayoshi Takahashi, Tokyo Orchids Nursery Co, Ltd.