Coryanthes Macrantha - Orchid Board

SP2340 · #1 01-22-2010, 10:08 PM

Hi everyone! I bought this one about six months ago and was so happy when it started growing a spike! It decided to open it's flowers today when it was very windy so some parts of the flowers go a little damaged. It also sat outside when it droped into the 30's so they leaves took on some damage but the buds survived.

smweaver · #2 01-23-2010, 06:03 AM

Very cool species. And the plant looks really healthy too, in spite of having to contend with what I assume might be lower-than-average temperatures for Miami. Do the blooms have any scent?

Steve

isdaojon · #3 01-23-2010, 11:16 AM

Great plant!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to have one of these but I dont have any room?
And yes, does it have any scent?

isurus79 · #4 01-23-2010, 05:48 PM

Looks great! Coryanthes are such bizarre orchids, I can't wait for mine to bloom.

SP2340 · #5 01-23-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by smweaver

Very cool species. And the plant looks really healthy too, in spite of having to contend with what I assume might be lower-than-average temperatures for Miami. Do the blooms have any scent?

Steve

Well the pic of the full plant was before the cold front came through. I'm a little too sad to post a full pic now. I never thought to smell it so I don't know if it's fragrant. The "bucket" part of it was filled with water after watering it and I didn't think any fragrance would make it through. Though I am curious now!

betoguerrero · #6 01-25-2010, 11:01 AM

THE FLOWER IS VERY BIZARRE.... CONGRATS IS A VERY HEALTHY PLANT AND IT CAN GIVE TO YOU MANY MANY FLOWERS....