Do you know that word? I’m trying to say it so this title is my practice and reminder of what variety I’m talking about.
It is pronounced: Paff-ee-oh-ped-di-lum. And that is also posted here for practice.
Orchids. 🙂 This one is also known as Lady Slipper. My plant has 4 HUGE blooms this year. The book says they’ll last about 3 months. They are as fresh & shiny as day 1. They bloomed just after New Year’s. The leaves are about 1″ wide… these blooms are about 4″ across.
This is one of the 3 plants that Phil’s uncle gave me for Christmas 2010. I feel a tad “accomplished” that I got this one to bloom all by myself. However, I do admit to two non-blooming plants. 
Paff-ee-oh-ped-di-lum. Practice. I need more.
and sew on... 
I am sure one of my sons could turn that last one into the face of a dragon! 🙂
Beautiful!!!
Beautiful!!!!!! (however you say it ;))
Wow it is beautiful!
Impressive! I’m a plant killer from way back. Nothing like that could ever survive at my house!
Your Aunt Ella Mae would be very proud of you. That is a beautiful plant. Where do you keep them?