ugly orchid

[Angurek]

It looks like two chunks of steak are growing right out of the plant.

I'd buy this plant for that reason alone.

Then again, I'm starting to appreciate some of the "ugly" orchids. We're used to looking at pretty 'chids, so the ugly ducklings are a refreshing change of pace.

[johnblagg]

Originally Posted by nancy

Ah, Steve, I think you nailed it.
Here's an eerie thought - imagine the insect that is attracted to this flower...
Cheers - Nancy

LOl the only bug that it has attracted today is the everpresent orchid bug

[elizann]

I am with you i like the unusual ones. Orchids are so ugly they are beautiful.

[Swamper]

Originally Posted by elizann

I am with you i like the unusual ones. Orchids are so ugly they are beautiful.

That's what my wife says about me.

[Laku]

Ok, not the most eye catching beauty but if someone gave me a plant like that I´d say yes please and thanks
The flowers look like rosted piglets

[Anisa]

I think growing "ugly" orchids is kind of being an "orchid snob". Everywhere you go you see a pretty orchids even in grocery and hardware stores. So if you have collection of stinky, ugly, weird orchids you know that those are pretty unique.
I am not an orchid snob, I am still only a wannabe

[elizann]

I'm with you I am a wannabe.

[Tim]

Hahahaha, a snob? I think finding the beauty in the design is just as worthwhile as finding the beauty in the colors or markings. We all have our preferences