Catasetum tenebrosum

[camille1585]

Neglect? That plant looks great!

[Bud]

That's very kind of you, Camille...I should have timed the watering as soon as the plant was at least 3 to 5 inches tall...I forgot it for a month after winter rest...it was already large and spiking when I started to water it

[camille1585]

I still wouldn't really call it neglect. It's an orchid meant to be forgotten, you just forgot it a bit longer than you're supposed to. The big fat older bulb took care of keeping the new growth happy.

[Bud]

I guess youre right...these kinds of plant take care of themselves

[nenella]

Very Nice Bud!
I know nothing about these and have not yet got one..
Thanks for posting!

[Bud]

Thanks, nenella...you should get one of these...its a pretty plant with its wide large spreading green leaves then it loses all of it for winter ... keep it in a cool place and dont water it...before you know it there is a new plant with spike!

[catasetum-ian]

this is awesome, one of my favorite species.

[Bud]

Thank You, Ian !