Coryanthes macranthe x sib - Orchid Board

Mandy2705 · #1 07-05-2015, 08:41 AM

I can't believe this wonderfully weird and beautiful orchid was only $5. I saw it at Island Orchids discount table and I saw the name and I remember a you-tuber stating how great this orchid was and that it was a must have. She has great taste and so I scooped it up. It already had a spike and over the course of about 2 months it grew and grew. It grew the spike and a new psuedobulb at the same time so it took a while for the flower to develop. It finally opened today. It's smells like sweet licorice. It's potted halfway up in small lava rocks with a the second half consisting of sphagnum. It only has one flower.

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DeaC · #2 07-05-2015, 11:40 AM

I'll never tire from the diversity of orchid blooms. This just may get me started on these. Great growing! Enjoy.

Mandy2705 · #3 07-05-2015, 04:07 PM

Thank you! I didn't think I wanted these stanhopea kind of orchids, but I wanted to give it a try. I heard the flowers don't last very long at all. However, I was not disappointed! I am in love now. I plan on getting more of these, the satisfaction and happiness from blooming this unique orchid is just great

and it's just so very cool .

DeaC · #4 07-05-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy2705

Thank you! I didn't think I wanted these stanhopea kind of orchids, but I wanted to give it a try. I heard the flowers don't last very long at all. However, I was not disappointed! I am in love now. I plan on getting more of these, the satisfaction and happiness from blooming this unique orchid is just great

and it's just so very cool .

Forgot they grow like stans. I have 2 stans and 1 cirrhaea that I'm babying and hope they put out for me.

euplusia · #5 07-05-2015, 07:29 PM

and

For picking and windowsill growing of this wonderful species.

Mandy2705 · #6 07-05-2015, 07:49 PM

I have to admit that the spike was already there when I got it but the new growth was not. I nursed the spike and for that I can be proud of myself

My Green Pets · #7 07-06-2015, 01:07 PM

Congratulations, what an exotic addition! We should think up a more attractive name than 'bucket orchid' to garner them some more attention

Mandy2705 · #8 07-06-2015, 06:42 PM

Yes CambriaWhat, I don't have a good imagination. I would love to see what we can come up with lol

Mandy2705 · #9 07-08-2015, 08:27 PM

https://flic.kr/p/vLNmKR
On its way out

lasted a total of 4 days in pristine condition. By far one of the coolest orchids