Normal what's normal?
Here's mine. Yup, longer stem. Did it emerge from a sheath? Sometimes they can get stuck in a sheath.

this bloomed without adult supervision...didn't even see the bud/spike...that's what I get for not paying attention!

We all get those great surprises! I'm always glad to see them because it means I was not hovering over them like a worried mother!

As usual there is a ton of beautiful and interesting blooms on display and I have been a little or a lot lax with posting as I have yet to post on this Forum. Here are a smattering of mildly fragrant blooms.


Phalaenopsis Mini Mark, note how spots change from magenta to orange as bloom ages. It is mildly fragrant.



Cochleanthes Moliere, cloves



Odontocidium Tiger Crow 'Golden Girl' HCC/AOS, spicy/sweet




Miltoniopsis Andrea West 'Wild Wild West', rhubarb and ?????



Phalaenopsis Brother Golden Wish, I love the spicy/musky fragrance of this one.




Adaglossum Summit ‘French Town’ AM/AOS, blooms developed under lights so are looking up. Also mildly fragrant.

Great blooming Ken!! Welcome to ATP!

Love that mini mark , Ken!
Kathy , yesterday I posted a surprise Slc. Fire Magic 'Nora' bloom
This looks like another bud maybe?

Yes indeed it does!!
The Ryncholaelia digbyana bud is opening.

New thread: The thread "What's in Bloom? August 2011" in Orchids forum

I need to catch up before moving on. Ken, I agree with Lindsey, love Mini Mart!

Kathy, congrats on your digbyana! Mine bloomed a few months ago and it was a banner year for it.

Nice photos, everyone. Sorry I've been busy the past few days.

Jim

Hey, you're allowed, Jim. But just this once!!