Amaryllis (hippeastrum) ‘Apple Blossom’ is an older hybrid that’s been around a while–This one just came into bloom for me–
The flowers are large with a bare hint of fragrance–One of my favorites, it has made an offset that I hope will be mature enough to bloom next year as well–
Always a happy thing, to see these blooms–I also have a jewel orchid in bloom:
This a spike from a Ludisia discolor–It is known as the jewel orchid not for the blooms, but for the exquisitely patterned leaves–
The flowers themselves are actually quite small:
This is an easy to grow orchid in indirect bright light and kept somewhat moist–They can grow into impressive specimens–
The Orchidist 