Prostheca cochleata ... the octopus flower
 

Fantastic bloom Paul, too bad about the spike. I'm not familiar with Prostheca. Is there only one spike?

Beautiful one. I love that dark lip and shape! The plant gets to be quite big though so I didn't get one

It really looks like octopus! Thanks for sharing!

This is beautiful!! One of my favorite orchids to grow :D
Paul, what's the scent like??

Only 1 spike but many flowers can come from that, can be a real show.

Helen click on my camera, I do have 2 photo's that will give you a better idea on how the flowers look then trying to explain it.
Need to really work on that that gallery soon :nod:

Gloria, your cochleata are terrific. Thanks for letting me know about your photos. Very unique blooms.

Paul, I believe it was renamed again :shock:

Here's mine, was a gift from boyfriend and has been in bloom for the last month with more buds to open. I've read these can stay in bloom for months. I noticed a sweet scent as well, not very strong but it's definitely there especially on sunny days.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...atacloseup.jpg

Thanks Helen, glad you like them :)
LOL yep Paul can you believe another rename, wonder how long again before they move it :hmm
Very pretty flower Elena, nice shot too. I have 2 - 1 that's smells bad and the other that smells like sweet honey, such a wonderful scent.
Many 'chid hobbyists keeping these orchids would consider them everbloomers. I would agree, since they are in bloom more then not.