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04-29-2007, 12:18 AM
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Prostheca cochleata ... the octopus flower
Formerly Enc cochleata. My guess is I didn't give it enough water. The spike is all twisted down in the sheath. Didn't bother trying to free it. IME usually just wind up snapping the spike off when I do that. Flower is kinda cool though -- I like the spotting on the column
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04-29-2007, 12:21 AM
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Fantastic bloom Paul, too bad about the spike. I'm not familiar with Prostheca. Is there only one spike?
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04-29-2007, 12:21 AM
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Beautiful one. I love that dark lip and shape! The plant gets to be quite big though so I didn't get one
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04-29-2007, 12:44 AM
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Nice, it looks really cool, kinda sinister! I love it!
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04-29-2007, 08:25 AM
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It really looks like octopus! Thanks for sharing!
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04-29-2007, 10:31 AM
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This is beautiful!! One of my favorite orchids to grow 
Paul, what's the scent like??
Only 1 spike but many flowers can come from that, can be a real show.
Helen click on my camera, I do have 2 photo's that will give you a better idea on how the flowers look then trying to explain it.
Need to really work on that that gallery soon 
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04-29-2007, 12:15 PM
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As Gloria mentioned, only one spike. Not really worried about size -- if it gets too big I'll trade it away. [Presently the plant is only 6-8 inches (15-20cm) tall.] In the mean time, I'll enjoy it.
Oh, Gloria, I noticed you have two similar looking flowers in you album -- one being Prostheca cochleatum and the other Anacheilium cochleatum. Are they actually two different species or have they simply rename the lil bugger AGAIN?
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04-29-2007, 10:18 PM
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Gloria, your cochleata are terrific. Thanks for letting me know about your photos. Very unique blooms.
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04-30-2007, 05:30 PM
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Paul, I believe it was renamed again 
Here's mine, was a gift from boyfriend and has been in bloom for the last month with more buds to open. I've read these can stay in bloom for months. I noticed a sweet scent as well, not very strong but it's definitely there especially on sunny days.
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04-30-2007, 05:51 PM
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Thanks Helen, glad you like them 
LOL yep Paul can you believe another rename, wonder how long again before they move it 
Very pretty flower Elena, nice shot too. I have 2 - 1 that's smells bad and the other that smells like sweet honey, such a wonderful scent.
Many 'chid hobbyists keeping these orchids would consider them everbloomers. I would agree, since they are in bloom more then not. |
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