Welcome to Week 9! The summer heat reached a whole new level during the first half of the week, hitting a scorching 40°C with tropical nights that didn't drop below 26°C on most of the days. To prevent the soil from turning into a desert, I had to give her a good watering every single day. It’s honestly amazing how well these plants are taking the heat—she isn't showing any signs of struggle, and everything is progressing smoothly. I just hope it stays that way and the heat stress doesn't catch up with us later. Feeding-wise, I’ve dialed the nutrients to roughly 75% of the BioBizz feeding chart, and she seems to be loving it. Appearance & Progress: She looks incredibly healthy right now, and I am still completely in love with that beautiful violet base underneath the buds. It’s such a unique look! Looking at her flower development compared to her sister, it’s becoming pretty clear that she will most likely need a bit more time to fully mature and reach the finish line. Don't forget to swing by the Black Orchid Auto diary on my profile to check out her stunning dark look!