Habenaria medusa - Orchid Board

catwalker808 · #1 10-22-2010, 04:29 AM

This very intriguing flower makes almost anyone into a decent photographer. Flowers appear so dainty & delicate, but they are quite durable. The sequentlal blooming habit can keep a plant in bloom for one or two months.

I have seen sources that have grouped this species with bulbophyllums. I believe this is a mistake based on the species named Bulbophyllum medusae, which has a flower resembling the mythological Medusa. However, it is highly unlikely that there would two closely related species with the almost identical names "medusa" & "medusae".

Triffid · #2 10-22-2010, 05:08 AM

Thanks for sharing this beauty. Sort of looks like it belongs under the sea.
Very Nice!

billc · #3 10-22-2010, 08:25 AM

That is one of the neatest flowers I've ever seen. I always get a thrill when someone posts a pic of theirs.

Bill

Izzie · #4 10-27-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Triffid

Thanks for sharing this beauty. Sort of looks like it belongs under the sea.
Very Nice!

I was thinking the same thing! Like some crazy anenome. I like that vivid center- thank you for sharing such an unusual species!

RosieC · #5 10-23-2010, 03:43 PM

I love this one, and such a great pic of it.

Mikeg · #6 10-23-2010, 06:30 PM

Beautiful!!!

Duane McDowell · #7 10-23-2010, 07:40 PM

Glorious!

nenella · #8 10-23-2010, 07:51 PM

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I have seen pics of this time & time again & always thought WOW!
Well that's it, it's going to the top of my wish list!
Anyone know where to get one in the EU?

Because now it is not "an I "want but a "must have"!
thanks for posting!

Triffid · #9 10-24-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nenella

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I have seen pics of this time & time again & always thought WOW!
Well that's it, it's going to the top of my wish list!
Anyone know where to get one in the EU?

Because now it is not "an I "want but a "must have"!
thanks for posting!

nenella,
You weren't the only one who started searching.

Here's a UK site which stocks them. Alas currently Out of Stock, but it's a start.
Habenaria medusa --- Rare Plants

If I come across any others I'll try and remember to let you know about them.

nenella · #10 10-24-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Triffid

nenella,
You weren't the only one who started searching.

Here's a UK site which stocks them. Alas currently Out of Stock, but it's a start.
Habenaria medusa --- Rare Plants

If I come across any others I'll try and remember to let you know about them.

Thanks! I actually sent them an e mail last night.