Monster Oncidium sphacelatum, I think - Orchid Board

IncurablePlantHead · #1 08-13-2013, 02:01 PM

Do all agree on the identification? Have you seen a larger specimen? I acquired this little baby from a guy's estate who grew it for 20-30 yrs. His son who was vacating some of the estate didn't know much about it. He called it a Ballerina orchid, which is probably a generalized common name for a number of orchids.

MrsSky · #2 08-13-2013, 02:32 PM

Youza! I'm going to leave the indentification to others. My sphacelatum does have large strappy leaves like that but I'm sure it could be other things too. Mine was huge before I split it but not nearly 30 years of growing. (Looked for a pic but its not on the last memory card). Good luck moving it to its new location.

Orchidgirl83 · #3 08-13-2013, 02:45 PM

Oh my that thing is HUGE!!!! 8O

kindrag23 · #4 08-13-2013, 02:52 PM

WOWZA that is a monstrous plant good luck with your new baby.

JC Espinosa · #5 08-13-2013, 03:08 PM

Just fainted. Orchid envy. Freud would have an etymological field day with that one.
JC

IncurablePlantHead · #6 08-13-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JC Espinosa

Just fainted. Orchid envy. Freud would have an etymological field day with that one.
JC

Well, how can you post a pic like that and not look like you're bragging. I had the same reaction when I first saw it too..... I wasn't going home without it!

JC Espinosa · #7 08-13-2013, 03:29 PM

I may have to make a pilgrimage.

No-Pro-mwa · #8 08-13-2013, 04:23 PM

Wow that thing would scare me to death. Can wait to see it bloom.

IncurablePlantHead · #9 08-13-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JC Espinosa

I may have to make a pilgrimage.

After I get her properly placed and past any problems from being relocated, I think pilgramages may be in order. Thanks for everyone's positive responces!

bellini girl · #10 08-13-2013, 05:54 PM

There's big, then there's large...then there's GINORMOUS...