cochleantes amazonica

[RJSquirrel]

the largest flower of the genus is produced by the cochleantes amazonica. It is lightly fragrant and has that crystalline sparkle in the light.very nice flower and unusual. has more spikes on the way and is a successive bloomer. grown warm to downright hot and bright. never let dry out completely planted in a mix of 3 parts orchiata 1 part sponge rock and 1 part charcoal.






it has quite an interesting complex flower shape not like many others

Thanks You..Im trying to catch up. you all been so busy!!

[WhiteRabbit]

Awesome!

[Oscarman]

That is a great flower from a smallish plant. Is it monopodial in growth?

[Bud]

That is a gorgeous flower.
Shimmering petals and a large lip with lines....it has a lovely form....I also like the color....and fragrant is a plus! can you describe the smell?

[RJSquirrel]

all growed up and out now it wasnt quite done filling out and took a very long time...and yes monopodial. has 3 leaves on 1 growth and 2 leaves on the 2nd growth w/ an emerging spike....the smell is very a light zygo honey tinted scent. a HUGE flower indeedy!!

thanks you very much