The opening orchid bud...

...revealed that it has more petals than the regular orchid flower: 8 altogether, comprising an outer circle of 5 slim petals in a star shape and an inner circle of 3 petals. Best of all, in the middle of these, is a twin orchid centre. I've never seen this before so will be interested to see if anybody else has ever had a 'double' orchid. Two more buds to open but they are normal size rather than fat.

2nd September 2013 2nd Sep 13

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Graham Thresher

A really beautiful capture. Love the presentation. Fav

September 2nd, 2013

Hazel ace

@thresheg

Thanks, Graham and thanks to a certain supermarket which was selling orchids half price when I did the weekly shop!

September 2nd, 2013

mervyn hobbs

Going to be a lovely colour.

September 2nd, 2013

Linda

Beautiful detail and color, looks terrific viewed large.

September 2nd, 2013

Sharon

Wow! Fantastic shot - so much detail!k

September 2nd, 2013

Helen

great photo ... good flower bud to pick to study!!

September 2nd, 2013

🐓 Patricia Fletcher

A very special flower obviously! Quite amazing.

September 2nd, 2013

Gena Pegg

Beautiful...and love the detail and commentary to go with!!!

September 2nd, 2013

mittens (Marilyn) ace

Beautiful shot and love the details in it.

September 2nd, 2013

Anja

It looks wonderful! I've never seen a double orchid either.

September 2nd, 2013

Gayanne Campbell

Very attractive flower bud. Bet this is going to be stunning when fully opened.

September 2nd, 2013

Hazel A

A co-joined twin in the flower world. You will have to post another shot when it is fully opened

September 2nd, 2013

Margaret Brown ace

Very pretty capture, i love the white green colour too.

September 2nd, 2013

Pyrrhula

Have seen it on other flowers but never on a Phalaenopsis orchid . You`ve taken good care of it with beautiful results. Love you capture and composition in this beautiful pic.

September 2nd, 2013