stelis orbicularis

[ezil]

I had never heard of this species, but it was so small I just had to try growing it. It's the 1st blooming for this plant, and it's very hard to photograph. It's in an int./warm terrarium.

[Bud]

You did a good job. The flowers look beautiful.

[ezil]

Thank you. I know now that I have to invest in a tri pod. I can't keep holding my breath every time I take a picture

[Bud]

I started with my iPhone...so I guess holding my breath is a new learned technique from you.

[WhiteRabbit]

wow - very cool, and fabulous color!

[MAli]

Way to go This must be a good time of year for you too.

[ronaldhanko]

This looks much more like a Trichosalpinx than a Stelis to me - actually after looking it up, it is found under both names, but I think the Trichosalpinx name is more current. Lovely flowers by any name, however.

[ezil]

Thanks Ron. I bought this one from Ecuagenera, and I just go by the name on the tag. It wouldn't be the first one that was 'mislabeled', but it does happen (platystele ortiziana is actually plts. umbellata). My problem is: I fall in love first, then look if I actually have the conditions for it, and last but not least: the name. By then I usually have bought it and don't really care any more.

[sweetjblue]

Really cute! Love the color of these. Great pics too!

Judi