Pleurothallis ornata: Mexican Orchid With Fringe!

[gmdiaz]

Good Morning!

I am drinking a delicious cup of French-pressed coffee. . .Mexican & Costa Rican blend, in celebration of this morning's new bloom!

This may well be one of my fave top ten orchids. I just received it from Andy's Orchids.

I LOVE it!

[Ross]

I've been considering that one myself. Sure looks interesting.

[gmdiaz]

I'll try to take better photos today so you can see the full monty. It's just a gorgeous miniature.

It's on a thick, heavy "branch". . .no idea what type of wood but it feels like some sort of hard wood. Might have to email Harry.

Ross, I hope you'll buy one! Keep in mind that Andy's sent me a huge box of goodies and it was VERY well packed and had a little heat pack. . .all arrived in perfect condition.

[Dorothy]

What a fascinating yet bizarre little orchid ..
I love the fringe
Nice one Gwen

[gmdiaz]

I love the weird ones.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by gmdiaz

It's on a thick, heavy "branch". . .no idea what type of wood but it feels like some sort of hard wood. Might have to email Harry.

Andy uses a lot of local Manzanita. I know more than half the mounts I've gotten from him, especially the larger ones, are Manzanita.

I have a long list (6 plants) so far that are definite maybe's for spring. I'm going to a big show tomorrow and may have filled some of the empty voids when I get back. But it is still on my list.

[gmdiaz]

Ross, What are the "six" on your list?

You know, I've gotta know. lol

Thanks! I bet it is manzanita!!

[Ross]

I'll PM you. I don't want to jack this thread. Check PM in a few.

[gmdiaz]

And here are a couple of new photos. I've been testing out my new photo tent. . .

Edited to add. . .it's a good thing I shot a couple of photos, the bloom already looks to be fading!!!!

[Lagoon]

I've not seen this one before, Ooh I love it
Looks so healthy too - Congrats!