Eria carinata - Orchid Board

gmdiaz · #1 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 02:10 AM

Hello all,

I just received my Eria carinata from Oak Hill Gardens. . .and it has a bud in sheath! Is that the correct term?

I have never even seen one of these orchids and so was surprised when I saw a bud shadow THROUGH the backlit "sheath". It's totally enclosed, sort of sandwiched inside.

OMG, was I thrilled! I wasn't expecting to receive a plant that was ready to bloom!

Can anyone tell what genus it is? Is it Eria? And any cultural details you might know would be greatly appreciated.

I'll post pictures tomorrow. . .cause I know you've gotta see em.

gmdiaz · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 02:17 AM

Here's a picture of the bloom, I might expect. . .photo from Oak Hill Gardens:

Dorothy · #3 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 08:02 AM

This is one I have had my eye on for some time ..
Beauty!

Check out Jay's site here for cultural info - IOSPE PHOTOS
Hope this helps

cb977 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 11:23 AM

That's a beauty, Gwen!

Anytime a box is opened from Oak Hill Gardens...it's happy time!

gmdiaz · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb977

That's a beauty, Gwen!

Anytime a box is opened from Oak Hill Gardens...it's happy time!

I got a BIG box of wonderful orchids from Oak Hills. It was a super happy day!

K, here's the pics I promised to post today!

Eria carinata - full view. . .just repotted.
Close up of bud in sheath. . .cool huh?
Close up of the sheath. . .see how different the sword shaped sheath blade is compared to the bulb and leaf?