Dracula trigonopetala

[cyann]

[neophyte]

what a cool-looking flower, even for a Dracula. the form is unique, and the colors remind me of smoky quartz or fine wood or sand. I love how the clear pastel/blush colors of the lip contrast with the gritty texture of the petals.

[early]

Originally Posted by cyann

I love this photo. The face made me smile

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Originally Posted by neophyte

what a cool-looking flower, even for a Dracula. the form is unique, and the colors remind me of smoky quartz or fine wood or sand. I love how the clear pastel/blush colors of the lip contrast with the gritty texture of the petals.

Neo, I love your description of this Dracula. I went back to look at the photo several times, to train my eye to see what you saw. I have smoky quarts. I saw that when I looked a second time.

As an RN that worked for 52 yrs, retiring when I was 72, I know lots about human anatomy. I am learning so much about the names of the parts of orchid bloom. I read every new post, and go back to previous years also. Thank you and all the others here for "schooling" me.

[DeaC]

Wonderfully detailed "monkey face"-wish I could grow them. Is bloom above foliage or descending from bottom of pot? TY

[rbarata]

Beautiful flower...I can't grow Draculas, too hot around here. But I know some species can handle high temps...I'l investigate to know which ones and maybe try to get one.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Amazing!!

[Tindomul]

This one is very expressive. Thanks for sharing.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Well said neophyte

[SouthPark]

That orchid really sucks big time. They call heeeeeem dracula. Another resemblance is the underside of a stingray.