I figured that you would like my opinion?
So from what I see, the 4n Leptotes has it all over the 2n plant. And yours is very typical to what I generally see in show displays.
Two n looks more 'spidery' if you will. Segments on the four n look fuller and shorter. The overall proportions are very good. Without a ruler I can't tell if the segments are indeed shorter on the four n or is their overall fullness making it appear that way.
I see a superior lip on four n as well. It appears fuller and with a deeper, richer area of amethyst. It looks shorter in length but that again could be due to the fullness.
And lastly let me say that the substance appears to be much heavier, stiffer if you will and the flower presents so much better!!
And finally, I will say that I am looking to add Leptotes bicolor to my collection and if I saw Ms. 4n, I would be all over it!! Like "white on rice"!!

Oh let me add this too Ursula. If you treat say a Cattleya walkeriana flower with the Big C, there is something more there for it too work on and improve. But in the case of treating a small flower like bicolor, you can't take a small flower and expect to get a full, round 4" flower! It ain't going to happen.

Bill, thanks so much!! Yes, I was hoping you would take a closer look at this plant for me. I see the difference, but I was not exactly sure what I am seeing. You are describing it perfectly!!
I am happy I jumped on this plant when I read the tag!
Unfortunately the 2N plant is done blooming, otherwise I would start measuring!

Oh btw I think it is awesome to have a judge on the forum.... 👍

Why thank you both
I really appreciate that! Just ask me in a tree mail if you are looking for an opinion and I might miss it otherwise.

It is impossible to compete with Ted's mega-post but I have a few blooms in the OC.
First up is this nice Bratonia Leopard Glo. I think it used to be a Miltassia.


This beautiful Rhyncholaeliocattleya (Rlc.) Hide Akatsuka opened yesterday.


Over in the corner labeled "I'm not a Schomburgkia" is this Myrmecophila grandiflora 'Classic Beauty'. It has happily attached itself to a 1x6 ceder board. The spike is 5 feet 8 inches long. Hanging next to it is a Myrmecophila tibicinis with a spike exceeding 6 feet and still growing.




Here is a lovely little $3 Dendrobium:


And finally in the "I'm not a Vanda" corner, a final look at Papilionanda Mimi Palmer:


Jim

Oh Jim, I just love that Mimi Palmer!
The spotting is just so beautiful and that lip is a great companion color to the sepals and petals. What a Great Plant.

Thanks, Bill. I think she is one of the nicest Vandaceous orchids out there.

Jim

Jim, I love it!
And I always like those interesting Myrmecophila blooms! And the pretty rum punch colors on the Hide Akatsuka!

Nice show over there Jim!
I'm loving that rum punch one too!

Gee, my rum punch doesn't look like that! Maybe I need more rum and less punch.

Hey Jim, all you have to do is not post for a bit.
My fav is the Rhyncholaeliocattleya (Rlc.) Hide Akatsuka. Just love the depth of color

As an "aside", my Orchidsource friends on fb gave me the whole file on characterizing Orchids.

And FJS stand for Floof Judging Society! I think I leave that intact?



I am going to add the link to the info box on the right!

That is nicely done, Ursula. Good to have it here as a reference.

Jim

Thanks Jim!

This afternoon Klaus checked up on the Cyp acaule stands at the local Ramapo Mountains and they are in bloom. I expect our Pennsy stands to follow in another week.

I can't imagine what it must be to see an orchid in situ. Just wonderful. Years ago saw some that way in Maui

Here are some that just opened this week
Cattlianthe Jewel Box 'Scheherazade' AMAOS (Guarianthe aurantiaca x Cattleya Anzac (1921))
Camera just does not do this red justice

Lc. Elegans f. coerulea (L. purpurata f. werkhauseri 'Kathleen' AMAOS x C. leopoldii f. coerulea 'Kathleen' JCAOS)
This flower has such a softness to it

Bl-Yellow-Bird
More of her buds opened. Just love this one. And love watching it change color

I've been playing with the Rhyncholaeliocattleya (Rlc.) Hide Akatsuka:


Jim

Jim, the colors are truly gorgeous! They really show off well in your pictures!

Ted, very pretty! The Scheherazade is always special!