not an orchid but a 'star' all the same - Orchid Board

Paul · #1 08-22-2009, 10:58 PM

Huernia zebrina

zxyqu · #2 08-22-2009, 11:09 PM

Oh wow! What a beautiful star shape bloom. I have no idea what this is, but that borders on being one of the most unique blooms I've ever seen.

WhiteRabbit · #3 08-22-2009, 11:14 PM

OMG! I love these! Can't remember the name tho ?
they blow my mind lol - don't look real to me

thanks for sharing!

greenbean · #4 08-22-2009, 11:39 PM

Cool! I love the red "inner-tube" in the center and the pattern in the petals. Is that a Stapelia? Or is it a relative. I know there are a few other succulents like that, but Stapelia is the easiest one for me to remember.

lambelkip · #5 08-23-2009, 12:12 AM

According to the title on the photo, its Huernia zebrina.

flhiker · #6 08-23-2009, 12:13 AM

They are real cool and I keep forgetting to look for it when I go the nursery. Someone else posted a picture of one and I think they had the name lifesaver in it.

I found the old thread. Huernia zebrina (Life Saver plant).

greenbean · #7 08-23-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lambelkip

According to the title on the photo, its Huernia zebrina.

Oops, I didn't even bother to click on the photo. I just looked at the thumbnail.

Jerry Delaney · #8 08-23-2009, 12:16 AM

Neat photo Paul. Does the fragrance resemble that of some of the Bulbos?

Paul · #9 08-26-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by greenbean

I just looked at the thumbnail.

Shame on you! (And the pic looks REALLY good if you click on the thumbnail .... one of my better shots IMO). Sorry I forgot to include the name. I went back and fixed that.

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Originally Posted by Jerry Delaney

Neat photo Paul. Does the fragrance resemble that of some of the Bulbos?

That's the beauty of this one, Jerry -- it has no scent.