Epiphytic Orchids

[waretrop]

It doesn't have the thick leaves that orchids usually have. Is actually is very unusual for the plants is in a wire basket, and the flower shalk shoots down through the potting medium and out the bottom. These massive heavy flowers hang out the bottom of the pot. They are awsome.Barb Yahoo IM waretrop

[j.schroeder]

Nice Stan. Barb. If you like that species, you shoud try Gongoras. They are close relative of Stanhopea, and have the same general requirement. The flowers are smaller, but last much longer, up to several weeks. They have the same unique downward flower spike, and some like aromatica and artopurpurea are very fragrant.

I wish I had pics, but as I am new to this site, I haven't uploaded any yet. If you would like one, let me know. I have a few hundred photos of my collection, and I don't know where to start, so I figure if there is a need for a photo, I would gladly post it.

Justin

[waretrop]

Justin, Do you have a public photo album somewhere that we can go see all these piccys? Barb

[j.schroeder]

I have started adding photos to this gallery. I have 2 pics of the Gongora in my album.

[waretrop]

Justin, I just love your Dendrobium spectabile. Of the Dendrobiums. That's the best one, in the eyes of my hubby. We have it. It's not of blooming age yet. I have the patience. Barb Yahoo IM waretrop