Weird unusual orchids?

[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