Chelyorchis ampliatus spike forming

[Orchid Whisperer]

I got this as one of those "bag baby" plants at Lowes last year. The plant seemed healthy when I got it, and has continued growing well for me, even in a very wet summer last year.

I saw this growth starting a few weeks ago, thought it was another pseudobulb/growth coming along. Now it is clearly cylindrical and elongated - looks like I have a spike coming along! This is the first spike for me on this plant:

[No-Pro-mwa]

Oh goodness how exiting. Even though I have no idea what type of orchid that is.

[ronaldhanko]

Congratulations! Great job.

[Orchid Whisperer]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

Oh goodness how exiting. Even though I have no idea what type of orchid that is.

It used to be Oncidium ampliatum, I've been told that the genus is now Rossioglossum. Chelyorchis refers to the fact that the pseudo bulbs resemble a turtle (or turtle shell).

[Leafmite]

This is definitely a new one for me, too. Congratulations! Can't wait to see the blooms!

[brsucculents]

They still have these at one of the stores near me. They are a pretty plant with wide leaves and fat PB. I was tempted to buy it when I came across it but I already have a small one. It'll probably be years before mine blooms. Congratulations. I am jealous

[magicatt]

How thrilling! Please post a picture of the blooms. I've never heard of this orchid before.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer

It used to be Oncidium ampliatum, I've been told that the genus is now Rossioglossum. Chelyorchis refers to the fact that the pseudo bulbs resemble a turtle (or turtle shell).

It does at that. They look very different.