Weird unusual orchids?

[Tindomul]

Ooooh!! THat someone would be me



Its currently growing its new lead, and am keeping my fingers crossed that it will bloom again.

[daemondamian]

Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9

Ooooh!! THat someone would be me

Its currently growing its new lead, and am keeping my fingers crossed that it will bloom again.

Oooh nice blooms Tindo!!

[Tindomul]

Originally Posted by daemondamian

Oooh nice blooms Tindo!!

Thanks Damian. I was pretty happy with it last year. I think I might be getting a repeat show this year. I'm crossing my fingers!!!!

[smartie2000]

Gorgeous Vanda M Pearman! I think yous is prettier than mine.
Mine has three new growths in the same spot... brachys sometimes also give three leads in the same spot to drive their growers nuts because they get on top of each other. I had to repot and repostion it in an attempt to have all three of grow roots.

BTW they have pretty leaf tesselations and they are lower light growers. Water quality is important for these guys.

Paph helenae is also a tiny paph. It's a new species, so it is uncommon.

[smartie2000]

Paph henryanum also comes to mind they are pretty and their stems are only 15cm

[Mahon]

Originally Posted by daemondamian

In the trend of the 'constant bloomers' list thread I'd like to start another one on 'weird, unusual' orchids- either how they look, grow, smell, flower etc..

I know there are sooo many out there!

I'd consider most orchids weird (except for most Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, and Dendrobiums)... most of my Pleurothallids would perhaps be considered "strange", because of the shape of the leaf, growth habit, immense size, or even minuscule size.

Perhaps this one is considered weird... it's a Florida native orchid which I began propagating years ago. It's very common throughout the state, except in my county (Sarasota County). Also known as 'Ladies Tresses', they look like a spiral staircase...

Spiranthes vernalis


Spiranthes vernalis close-up (5x)


-Pat

[dave b]

Originally Posted by Mahon

I'd consider most orchids weird (except for most Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, and Dendrobiums)... most of my Pleurothallids would perhaps be considered "strange", because of the shape of the leaf, growth habit, immense size, or even minuscule size.

Perhaps this one is considered weird... it's a Florida native orchid which I began propagating years ago. It's very common throughout the state, except in my county (Sarasota County). Also known as 'Ladies Tresses', they look like a spiral staircase...

Spiranthes vernalis


Spiranthes vernalis close-up (5x)


-Pat

Great, another one i MUST have. Thats very cool.

[daemondamian]

Originally Posted by Mahon

I'd consider most orchids weird (except for most Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, and Dendrobiums)... most of my Pleurothallids would perhaps be considered "strange", because of the shape of the leaf, growth habit, immense size, or even minuscule size.

Perhaps this one is considered weird... it's a Florida native orchid which I began propagating years ago. It's very common throughout the state, except in my county (Sarasota County). Also known as 'Ladies Tresses', they look like a spiral staircase...

-Pat

That is too cool , reminds me of Pholidota imbricata in terms of all the flowers on the one 'stalk' rather than branching into separate blooms.. is there a proper term for that?

[smartie2000]

Just like a spiral staircase Pat! Cool. My staircase isn't that tall though These sprial stairs are very dangererous, if your not used to them....lol I tripped a few times when I moved in my house

Excellent photos too Thanks for sharing this one

[Tindomul]

Yup, that one is wierd!!!! Wiieeeerd!!!!!!!
Pat, any idea where we can find that little Phrag of yours? Its adorable!!!!!
And what everyone's thoughts of Paphiopedilum wardii?