Rhyncostylis gigantea

[isurus79]

I looooove the smell of this species. Some people hate it but its one of my favorites for sure!

[RosieC]

I looks wonderful. What does it smell like, is it possible to describe?

[trdyl]

Steve, It is lovely. I think the pattern on the petals is great. The sepals are nice too, but I really like the pattern on the petals.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by RosieC

I looks wonderful. What does it smell like, is it possible to describe?

Oh, uhhhhh.... no. lol Well, I started to write something and then realized it sounded kinda dumb. Sorry, I'm not good at describing scents!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by trdyl

Steve, It is lovely. I think the pattern on the petals is great. The sepals are nice too, but I really like the pattern on the petals.

Yes, the pattern is great on this one! This is a fairly variable species too, so there are several varieties that are all stunning!

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Oh, uhhhhh.... no. lol Well, I started to write something and then realized it sounded kinda dumb. Sorry, I'm not good at describing scents!

I know that feeling, which is why I did't just say "What does it smell like".

[Grandma M]

It is so beautiful and the petals are patterned so nicely. It' gorgeous.

Marilyn

[Angurek]

Steve, you've got an awesome plant there. I like the form of the flowers on your plant.

Originally Posted by RosieC

I looks wonderful. What does it smell like, is it possible to describe?

Rosie, they smell like orange tea. If you ever smell a bag of orange-flavored tea, you've pretty much just smelled the fragrance of a Rhynchostylis.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Angurek

Rosie, they smell like orange tea. If you ever smell a bag of orange-flavored tea, you've pretty much just smelled the fragrance of a Rhynchostylis.

Thanks Carl, I think I can imagine it now.

[SP2340]

Beautiful, I love the colors!! I have a peach one I'm waiting for to bloom.