Porroglossum tripollex
 

From Ecudaor and an insect-trapping orchid. Flowers about a half inch in size.

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More pictures of the flower with the lip open and closed here: Orchids in Bloom: Porroglossum tripollex

Good Morning Ron
another nice one!

Thanks, Monika. Cool little flower, isn't it?

What a cool little flower. Looks like something from a coral reef. Thanks for sharing Ron. You've got such an interesting collection!

- J

Wow, that is really col. Love it.

Thanks, J and Rosie. I like the odd and unusual things, J.

Another great flower Ron. Do you just grow in a big giant orchidarium? I know you've got a lot of minis, but where is the space? Oh, and pictures are of course beyond incredible. Always impressed by those as well.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Jarad, and for the kind workds. I do grow in an orchidarium, pictures of which can be found at the link below. It's about to get torn down, however, and rebuilt. I want to add a foot to the height of the growing area and add some more fans.

Orchids in Bloom: Orchidarium Changes

"Feed me!" ;)

Very cool!

It does have a certain "little Shop of Horrors" air about it!