Please Post Your Most Bizarre Orchid Flower.

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by Leisurely

Several years ago I had a specimen size of Bulbophyllum medusae that produced numerous flowers. I recall donating it to the local orchid society auction because I was so disappointed in the short duration of the flowers. It seems I recall that they only lasted for about one week in good condition. Recently I have wanted to get another so I am wondering if you might tell me how long the flower on your plant lasts.

Hello Jerry. Your recollection is correct. These flowers lasted a week. I find most of my Bulbophyllum plants, flowers last a week.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by Leisurely

Several years ago I had a specimen size of Bulbophyllum medusae that produced numerous flowers. I recall donating it to the local orchid society auction because I was so disappointed in the short duration of the flowers. It seems I recall that they only lasted for about one week in good condition. Recently I have wanted to get another so I am wondering if you might tell me how long the flower on your plant lasts.

Some orchids you just have to enjoy in the moment... And take photos, which last. Some of the most spectacular flowers are short-lived but to me, well worth growing for the special moment. All the more reason to look at your orchids every day, to be sure of not missing out on something wonderful.

[Pattywack]

This is mine. Diplocaulobium tentaculata “Little Urchin “

The plant is tiny, the flowers are huge and they only last between 12 and 24 hours. As the flower fades, it turns a pink color.

This pot is 1.5” tall

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by Pattywack

This is mine. Diplocaulobium tentaculata “Little Urchin “

The plant is tiny, the flowers are huge and they only last between 12 and 24 hours. As the flower fades, it turns a pink color.

This pot is 1.5” tall

I love plants where the flowers are bigger than the plant and the name is bigger than both!

[Leisurely]

Originally Posted by Pattywack

This is mine. Diplocaulobium tentaculata “Little Urchin “

The plant is tiny, the flowers are huge and they only last between 12 and 24 hours. As the flower fades, it turns a pink color.

This pot is 1.5” tall

Even if you didn't get flowers, the plant growing in the tiny moss covered pot sure does appeal to my eye. How do you manage to keep that moss alive and growing in and on that small container?

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Thanks Matt.

[Pattywack]

[QUOTE=Leisurely;858192]Even if you didn't get flowers, the plant growing in the tiny moss covered pot sure does appeal to my eye. How do you manage to keep that moss alive and growing in and on that small container?[COLOR="Silver"]

Thank you! The plant grows in a shelving unit greenhouse and I water it throughly every other day, spray the moss daily. It sits on wine cork “feet” in a small plastic saucer, never sitting in water. The pot is almost covered in moss now. Cute little plant! Repotting this next spring will be difficult as I hate to ruin the moss pot.

[My Green Pets]

I think the Paphs, especially the long-petaled ones, are of the the most elegantly bizarre flowers in the orchid family.

These are two different clones of Paph. Michael Koopowitz.

[Dollythehun]

Great photography of an eerily beautiful plant! Ty.

[Salixx]

I've posted this one before, but mine is Pleurothallis condorensis.

[Leisurely]

Originally Posted by CambriaWhat

I think the Paphs, especially the long-petaled ones, are of the the most elegantly bizarre flowers in the orchid family.

These are two different clones of Paph. Michael Koopowitz.

Perfect pot, perfect plant, perfect photo. Nice job!