Renanthera coccinea

[Rosim_in_BR]

Typical monopodial, creeping orchid, this species can reach 8-10 feet in height. I divided mine and now have two pieces of more or less 4 feet each. João de Loureiro, a Portuguese Jesuit Missionary who lived in China and Conchinchina (Vietnam) between the years of 1738 and 1780, described this species and also several other genera native of that part of the world.
My plants are grown in full sun, outside of the grh.

[JennS]

Beautiful! I just love your pictures! I wish I could take some like that, but at least I can enjoy yours! Thank you for posting them!!!

[Chubidubi]

WoW

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by JennS

Beautiful! I just love your pictures! I wish I could take some like that, but at least I can enjoy yours! Thank you for posting them!!!

Thanks, JennS. Digital cameras today allow good pictures for Internet purposes, no matter what model you have. You just have to try several possibilities regarding light, background, camera settings and see what happens. Soon you will be able to get the best out of your camera!

[bonsai1504]

what camera do you use?

[whygreenberg]

WOWZA! Beautiful, Mauro. God I love those Renanthera. Wish they weren't so huge. I will just have to love yours from afar!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by bonsai1504

what camera do you use?

Sony DSC-H5, 7.2 Mp, Vario-Tessar Carl Zeis Lens.

[gmdiaz]

WoWOWoWOwowowow. ..Great photos!

Those flowers are amazing. . .rich color and interesting form! AND boy it's a biggie - a four foot DIVISION! roflolol

Mauro, I so want to come play at your house! WOW.

[Orchonubee]

Thanx for sharing this beauty with us Mauro. And as usual fantastic photos.

[shakkai]

Mauro, I love the Renanthera - they are really eye catching. That middle photo of your's showing the plant, flowers, and root - is simply stunning!! It like a piece of sculpture!!

I have a Renanthera citrina - its quite small, and I hope it stays that way!! Not sure I have room for an 8-10 foot plant!!