A number of years ago, I bought an orchid from Lowe's that was mounted on cork. If memory serves, the orchid had p-bulbs that were about the size of a nickel or a marble - they were pretty round in shape but came to a slight point that faced away from the mount. They had two strap-like leaves maybe 4" - 6" long that grew out of the pointy end. Reminded me of small green onions.
I don't remember the flowers exactly but I think they were white and maybe somewhere between nickel and quarter size in bloom. I remember the blooms as being VERY fragrant! This is the only photo I have of it and it's not very good... (click on it to see a larger version)
The orchid I am talking about is in the middle of this cropped photo, partly hidden behind some metal hangers.
The plant grew well in the Florida weather without much fuss and bother from me as I pretty much ignored it most of the time. I am thinking it was Encyclia tampensis- like but I don't remember the flowers looking like those and I think the p-bulbs of that Encyclia get larger then the ones I've described.
That's it! When I moved a few years back, I gave the plant away (along with others) as I didn't think I would have the time or space for it. Little did I know I would be a couple plants short of 300 now and, even with all those, I would really miss this plant.
Any help appreciated once again!
Help Needed with "Onion Orchid" Possible ID
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