A question: Vanda devogtii and Vanda celebica

[Psyched]

Hey,

Nice picture there. I know there is an independent conservation program going on in South Celebes to save rare orchids. Unfortunately this program is not supported well by proper laboratories and much of propagations is done through divisions.

Celebes is home for many endemic species that even captivated Alfred Wallace by its beauty. Vanda arcuata, Vanda jennae, Vanda devogtii, Vanda celebica, Ascocentrum aureum, Phal venosa, Phal celebensis to name a few in Orchidaceae family. Even phal amboinensis and phal amabilis from Celebes are quite distinct from other areas in Indonesia.

Fortunately, deforestation in Celebes is not as scary as its neighboring islands, Borneo. I think orchids will be doing fine in here for long years to come. Long lost orchids are better left not rediscovered, otherwise illegal trades will come ravaging the forests and it will become lost forever in its natural habitat.