Coryanthes alborosea

[Gin]

It actually has two spikes, one spike is not mature yet .This is one of my favorites

[orcdfrk]

Way to go Gin. How many flowers usually on a spike?

[cb977]

These flowers are SO different from all the others! Beautifully done, Gin

[Gongora]

Man these are spectacular! The evolution involved to create something as intricate and bizarre is amazing As far as I'm concerned these orchids are the

[Gin]

Thanks for looking glad you like it . It usually has 2 blooms to a spike , and produces 2 spikes at a time several times a year ,I had to take the basket apart it is in just the bottom part of the basket , the spikes come out kinda down but not like a Stan. just enough to become trapped , I think the next one I will try mounted . Gin

[sjMagoo]

What a great picture Gin !!! I love the pure white.

When I get a greenhouse someday Coryanthes will be welcome addition.
when not if, when.

[Shadow]

Very nice! But I thought alborosea has pink spots.

[Gin]

Nope it is pure white there is one with pink spots but the name escapes me . Gin

[Gongora]

The type form for Coryathes alborosea is in fact white & pink as the name suggests albo=white & rosea=pink. The pure white form I believe is far rarer than the type form here is a link to a very interesting site that should clear this up.
Regards Craig
http://www.orchidsrepbiol.de/cgi-bin...thes&t=usr_gg0

[justatypn]

Excellent Gin, the bloom is so unique...to be able to have this on bloom twice a year is such a gift for such a beauty.