Ancistrochilus rothschildianus

[TOMMYMIAMI]

Originally Posted by Orchid killer

When you mentioned that Ancistrochilus was from Africa, I got Isobyl la Croix’s book ‘African Orchids’ out, removing all the dust and cobwebs and you are quite right. But it is mainly limited to West Africa. I live in Zimbabwe, small country in southern Africa and the genus is not found in our parts. Giving it a read, it looks interesting and worth giving it a try in cultivation.

I think you would love it! Very unique and interesting species.

[Orchid killer]

Originally Posted by TOMMYMIAMI

I think you would love it! Very unique and interesting species.

Where did you get your plant from?
It is very difficult to get species here, we have to import them which is very difficult and expensive. There are a few orchid dealers in South Africa, but this genus is not on their price lists, probably because it is a African species they are restricted.

[TOMMYMIAMI]

Originally Posted by Orchid killer

Where did you get your plant from?
It is very difficult to get species here, we have to import them which is very difficult and expensive. There are a few orchid dealers in South Africa, but this genus is not on their price lists, probably because it is a African species they are restricted.

Seattle orchids last year.