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C. percivaliana coerulea 'Listras' Purchased from Azabu Nursery years ago, this individual is likely a seedling selection of unknown parentage. Although a coerulea form, the color intensity is subtle; the delicate pale blue of the petals is difficult to reproduce accurately in iPhone photography. The extensive gold in the lip is perhaps the more significant highlight of this specimen. Photographed: January 2026

C. jenmanii alba 'Mt. Fuji' is currently in bloom. 'Mt. Fuji' is an exceptional specimen, truly deserving of its namesake. This individual is likely a wild-collected selection originally imported from Venezuela. After over three years in our collection, it has reached a satisfactory blooming state this season. The flowers exceed 16 cm in NS, featuring full petals, superior form, and an intense fragrance. Alba forms of C. jenmanii are rare; this is undoubtedly one of the fines

C. jenmanii 'Hermosa' BM/JOGA has bloomed. Reportedly a wild-collected selection from Canaima's Orchids, it is a JOGA Bronze Medal winner. Its award record is notable, citing a Natural Spread (NS) of 16cm × 17cm and 4 flowers per inflorescence. While it has been in our collection only briefly and produced just one flower last year, the impact of this large-flowered individual is already apparent. The petals exhibit subtle pincelada, and the characteristic orange in the throat

C. jenmanii coerulea 'Caballero' has bloomed. I took the photos on different days. It is difficult to tell from the photos because the time and weather (brightness) were different when the photos were taken, but the color becomes darker as time passes after the flowers bloom. Taken on September 23, 2025 (iPhone 15) Taken on September 25, 2025 (iPhone 15) Taken on September 29, 2025 (iPhone 15)

C. jenmanii 'Salto Angel' BM/JOGA bloomed in December 2025 from a division, producing two flowers on a single inflorescence. . Named after the world’s highest waterfall, this premier natural selection is a JOGA Bronze Medal recipient. The blooms exhibit superior form and excellent balance. The lip is particularly striking, featuring vibrant coloration with sophisticated gradients and rich detail. Of exceptional quality is the deep pigmentation at the center of the lip—a trait

C. trianae trilabelo 'Sexy Shot' C. trianae trilabelo 'Sexy Shot' has bloomed . "Sexy Shot" is a trilabelo clone selected by Wakayama Orchid, and is considered one of the best of its type. The cross is Nikita x Pero. Many trilabello trianaes, have a drawback in the shape of their petals, which are often not fully spreaded. However "Sexy Shot" hardly exhibits this drawback. On the contrary, it sometimes over-unfolded, just like our blooming this time. This may stem from that r