Some suggestions Please

[Dorothy]

Phrag besseae is a beauty!
Thanks Smartie2000

[Shadow]

I know two people who have bulbo phalaenopsises, but they haven't bloomed yet. It is quite big plant.

[Dorothy]

Cool!
You find out from them how bad it is ..
and whether it's the stinkiest!

[Lagoon]

Bessea's are beautiful but can get a little cranky with water quality
If he is a new grower ... The I would say a wildcat "Bobcat" easy grower and it will be easy for ur Bro to see if it needs water, by checking the bulbs. Doesn't need a lot of light and can grow coolish to hot. Nice funky red flowers - Cool arching branches.
That would be my choice for a new grower.

I'm sure you will come up with something great, Should be a wonderful surprise

[Helen]

I think he needs woman to keep him warm instead.

[Charles]

Give him the gift of the stinky one. He'll never figure out where the stench is coming from. He'll never suspect the pretty flower.

[Dorothy]

Well .. if he doesn't move right away, I will price around for the bulbo echinolabium ..
and when it finally blooms ..
give him a glass dome to contain it in.. ..
just cause I'm so nice

hmm though the bulbo phalaenopsis is more 'manly' looking .. as it's dark and unfrilly and has a 5 o'clock shadow ..

[Dorothy]

LOL Helen

[dave b]

Originally Posted by Dorothy

Cool!
You find out from them how bad it is ..
and whether it's the stinkiest!

I saw one in a display last year (MAOC), and went in for a closer look and a sniff. It was bad. After a few moments, i took another and then my stomach turned. It was real bad. if you ever get the chance, do it. Smells horrible, but you can say youve done it.

[Shadow]

Don't forget to buy gas masks for all members of your family...