Coilostylis (Epidendrum) oerstedii
 

This one has a nice light fragrance in the evenings.


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This is elegant sophistication in design and fragrant at that! It got my attention because of the pristeenly white center. This reminds me of a certain starfish specie...altho it is a crucifix orchid. Thanks for posting!

That flower is really unique and quite lovely.
Joann

very cool! :wtg:

Howdy
Very nice!

Is this what used to be known as Encyclia ciliare? and do you have a whole plant picture?

Great growing!

Rex

Coilostylis ciliaris , common name hairy lip epidendrum and could have been classed as encyclia cilare.
The OP picture dosn't have the "hairs".

Coilostylis ciliaris :: 004-1.jpg picture by ajijicgeorge - Photobucket

I just clipped the last faded flowers today. Lasted a good six weeks

Thanks for posting
Quite nice.
Looks almost exactly like mine, which is in spike now. I suppose the difference between Michigan and East Texas and the day length makes the difference. Does yours always bloom in fall? Mine does, but other sources say it should bloom in late spring with the maturing growths.

Mine makes a growth that finishes in June, and then starts another that finishes in Oct/Nov and spikes as it finishes, and blooms as the leaves have reached full size -- often two or three leaves. Just curious. I've had folks tell me I don't have E. ciliare (old name) but a hybrid. But there is a judge in the shreveport society who has one just like mine with the same label, and no one has questioned hers. Ours were next to each other. I know they are the same. We both got ribbons too.

Anyways, great growing. Excellent presentation. 6 to 8 buds per spikes is great!

Take care
Thanks again for posting the link. Nice photography.

Rex
aka POLKA

Actually I'm farther south. Try Chapala Mexico. About 30 miles from Guadalajara and right by Mexico's largst lake. Altitude 5300 feet plus which also changes the conditions. This is a local orchid.

Phooey
I went to the beginning of the thread, and noticed the originator was from Michigan. I didn't look close enough to realize I wasn't talking to him.

When do the local plants bloom, and their growth cycle --- how is it the same, or different from what I described??

Thanks for your patience.
Thanks a million

Rex
aka POLKA

I have had someone tell me that they were quite sure mine should be Coilostylis ciliare. But the lack of prominent hairs made me doubt that. However, the teeth on the lip's side lobes doesn't match pictures I have seen of C. oerstedii either. I also don't recall seeing the "fins" running down either side of the lip's tongue on mine that appear on pictures of C. oerstedii. The gent I bought it from was adamant that this was not a hybrid but was not rock solid on the plant being C. oerstedii ....

:rofl: Not a word I see used often anymore. heh

Rex,
Mine sulked for over a year before doing much. It wasn't in the greatest shape when I got it. So as far as growth & blooming cycle goes, I can't say much currently. This was its first blooming for me.

Mine only has one leaf per pseudobulb.

Differences in localities as you mentioned, like daylength and temp can influence a plant's cycle. Perhaps the fact that my temps cooled down long before yours had a effect. :hmm