Rlc. Akiko Sato 'Volcano Queen' (Variegated) - 5" Pot - Not Blooming

Due to the rarity & limited quantities available, there is a limit to 1/customer.  Duplicate orders to the same address will be cancelled/refunded. This highly favored and immensely fragrant orchid, Rlc. Akiko Sato 'Volcano Queen', is now available at a near mature stage with variegated leaves! A rare find in Mori's collection, he decided to try cloning this highly variegated plant to see if it would reproduce the variegation.  First bloom is about 1 year away and most blooms will increase in size as the plant grows.

• Plant Stage:  Near Blooming Size but NOT currently in bud/bloom Bud sheaths on a few so first blooms are possible within the next year
• Rare Feature:  Leaves are variegated, some variegation is possible in flowers
• Years until first bloom:  1 years
• Average Plant Height:  10-12" tall
• Pot Size:  5" Pot (see photo for sizing)
• Blooming Season: Summer-Fall
• Bloom Size:  4"
• Fragrance:  Yes
• Last photo is of the variegated Mother Plant that was used to clone these starters.

Note:  This variety is one that goes through a dramatic color maturity.  During the blooming season, you will find that the initial opening of blooms will be a green color.  As the bloom matures with exposure to light, the color with transform to reveal the peach tones in the petals.  See the sample photo for details.