ghost orchids?

[ScottMcC]

ghost orchids, click here

I've been intrigued by these guys ever since I saw that movie "Adaptation," but something tells me that they're a big pain to keep alive. I'm pretty sure I don't have the conditions to grow one, since I don't have a greenhouse, but has anyone tried? The leafless aspect would seem to create a whole new level of difficulty.

I can imagine they would be rather lame when they're not flowering too...just a buncha roots on a stick.

but...they certainly are cool looking flowers, and apparently they smell nice too.

but I'd love to hear from anyone who's tried. and if anyone wants to try, I found them for $12 at this link.

[phragguy]

I have a couple in my grow room. They are growing new root tips but are to small to flower. I have them hanging with my other minature stuff and spray them every couple of days. Depending on how hot mt room gets. I don't let a fan blow on them .They are in very still air.
Hope this helps.

[Tindomul]

They like still air? What about lighting?
So far they sound like great terrarium candidates where bare roots can be made to look good.

[Tikva]

Tindo,
I don't remember what I read, but there are lots of places on google that talk about what sort of conditions they need. I think people do well with them in those pretty little glass bubbles that some people sell for orchids too. I wanted one a lot but read about a lot of experts who kept killing them and I'm not ready for one yet. Until I know I have the best chance for them - if nothing else than the glass bubble lol!