Coryanthes macranthe x sib

[Mandy2705]

I can't believe this wonderfully weird and beautiful orchid was only $5. I saw it at Island Orchids discount table and I saw the name and I remember a you-tuber stating how great this orchid was and that it was a must have. She has great taste and so I scooped it up. It already had a spike and over the course of about 2 months it grew and grew. It grew the spike and a new psuedobulb at the same time so it took a while for the flower to develop. It finally opened today. It's smells like sweet licorice. It's potted halfway up in small lava rocks with a the second half consisting of sphagnum. It only has one flower.

[DeaC]

I'll never tire from the diversity of orchid blooms. This just may get me started on these. Great growing! Enjoy.

[Mandy2705]

Thank you! I didn't think I wanted these stanhopea kind of orchids, but I wanted to give it a try. I heard the flowers don't last very long at all. However, I was not disappointed! I am in love now. I plan on getting more of these, the satisfaction and happiness from blooming this unique orchid is just great and it's just so very cool .

[DeaC]

Originally Posted by Mandy2705

Thank you! I didn't think I wanted these stanhopea kind of orchids, but I wanted to give it a try. I heard the flowers don't last very long at all. However, I was not disappointed! I am in love now. I plan on getting more of these, the satisfaction and happiness from blooming this unique orchid is just great and it's just so very cool .

Forgot they grow like stans. I have 2 stans and 1 cirrhaea that I'm babying and hope they put out for me.

[euplusia]

and

For picking and windowsill growing of this wonderful species.

[Mandy2705]

I have to admit that the spike was already there when I got it but the new growth was not. I nursed the spike and for that I can be proud of myself

[My Green Pets]

Congratulations, what an exotic addition! We should think up a more attractive name than 'bucket orchid' to garner them some more attention

[Mandy2705]

Yes CambriaWhat, I don't have a good imagination. I would love to see what we can come up with lol

[Mandy2705]

https://flic.kr/p/vLNmKR
On its way out lasted a total of 4 days in pristine condition. By far one of the coolest orchids