Project 7 (Mystery Project) Sign-up and Discussions

[gixrj18]

I can't find this one in America, but you guys gotta check this one out: http://www.orchidspecies.com/orphotdir/orchsimia.jpg

[whygreenberg]

WOW! Jasen, that guy is really crazy! Awesome colors and look like little people! Wild.

[flhiker]

Rated G orchids only please!!!!

[gixrj18]

Orchis simia is the name of that little guy. Apparently, the inflorescence looks like an army troop marching in mid-air. I didn't notice before, but as Dave pointed out, they do so naked!

[whygreenberg]

Nude army troopers! Like the Gauls... Even painted in wild colors. Awesome.

[gmdiaz]

I am sooooo laughing. . .I want one of those little nudie Gaul orchids!

Awesome!

[Lene Th.]

Not so sure about the naked troopers... Nope, that will not happen. *lol*

[dgenovese1]

That's all I need....little colorful guys with pink privates dancing around my shade house...

[gixrj18]

Pease let me know if you find any, I gotta have one, too!

[dgenovese1]

Following the discussion on the size of the Cycnoches warscewiczii, I thought that I'd add a note about the size of Vanda denisoniana.
While it is a beautiful plant, it too gets quite large. I have one that was about 14 inches before it bloomed the first time with roots hanging an additional 18 inches below the plant. It's grown several inches since then, so...if you really want to add a Vanda to the list that stays relatively small, try:

Vanda coerulescens, hot to warm, ISOPE PHOTO

I would have suggested it earlier, but could not find a source online in the US. I did find it in Europe though.