Acanthephippium striatum in bloom

[Bud]

Gorgeous flower....good growing!

[Orchid killer]

Originally Posted by Jade

Hi Orchid killer.
No winter rest. Plus, it is very easy to grow: moderate light (phal conditions), very damp soil, intermediate to warm temperature (10° min).

Thank you Jade for that useful info.
How big are the flowers? They appear from the photos to be small on very short infloresences.
And are they long lasting?
Where did you find this interesting plant?

[WhiteRabbit]

Very cool!

[Jade]

Originally Posted by Orchid killer

Thank you Jade for that useful info.
How big are the flowers? They appear from the photos to be small on very short infloresences.
And are they long lasting?
Where did you find this interesting plant?

yes, it's a short inflorescence (5 cm). the flowers bloom on the new growth and are basal and perfumed.
I don't know if they're long lasting because I bought it last year and this is the first time it blooms for me. I'll let you know.
I bought it from Orchids & More (home).

[Orchid killer]

Originally Posted by Jade

yes, it's a short inflorescence (5 cm). the flowers bloom on the new growth and are basal and perfumed.
I don't know if they're long lasting because I bought it last year and this is the first time it blooms for me. I'll let you know.
I bought it from Orchids & More (home).

Thank you Jade

[euplusia]

My plants (also from o&m) undergo a winter rest and flower in early summer.

[Jade]

Originally Posted by euplusia

My plants (also from o&m) undergo a winter rest and flower in early summer.

that's interesting!
Actually, this orchid can bloom in spring and autumn. Mine has started producing the inflorecence in early autumn and has started bloomin some days ago, so I think that a winter rest is pretty difficult.