I had a plant that did something similar. Of the 3 blooms on a spike one
always bloomed malformed (lacking a part or fusing parts), the other flowers
were normal. Mine was an Empress Worsley cross, not a mericlone, so it
wasn't a case of over-mericloning.

It'll probably always bloom that way, Roy. I don't think this is a case of
using a sytemic pesticide while the buds were forming. I think its genetic.
As to why only one flower and the other's OK, I have no idea.

K Barrett

"Roy" wrote in message
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Hi Danny,

No,, Its happened last time it bloomed .

Roy
"danny" wrote in message
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The flower on the left kinda looks like a reverse of the normal peloric
pattern, instead of the petals taking on lip characteristics this one had
the lip turn into a normal petal. Probably a one-time thing? That's an
interesting color.
-danny

"Roy" wrote in message
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Venny and I would like to wish all of abpo the Very best for the Holiday
Season from sunny Florida.

We also wish you a very Healthy New Year! ( did I forget a great growing
year too???)

Here's a little strange 'fluff' for the season. Yes, this is the same
plant
and yes, it was bloomed under the same light.
Anyone have any ideas as to why the different colors?

Again Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year!!!


Roy