Aerides odorata var. alba

[Mokeck]

I bought this from Clackamas Orchids in early 2007 as a keiki from a plant collected in Vietnam. It lives up to its name! The flowers have a strong scent of citrus and florals, with just a hint of cinnamon. The whole garden smells nice the 3 or so weeks it's in bloom.

[cbuchman]

AMAZING!!!

[CR7cristiano]

I have walls of this species. Its such a beautiful plant foliage and all. Grows very quickly too. Lovely growing!
The only thing with these Aerides is that they aren't always yearly bloomers. I have had mine bloom years back to back but I haven't had my white ones bloom fro 2 years now.

[Mokeck]

Thanks for the comments.

Originally Posted by CR7cristiano

I have walls of this species. Its such a beautiful plant foliage and all. Grows very quickly too. Lovely growing!
The only thing with these Aerides is that they aren't always yearly bloomers. I have had mine bloom years back to back but I haven't had my white ones bloom fro 2 years now.

I'm grateful for this input. Mine has flowered 3 years but skipped twice and I assumed it was because of culture, years it may have received lower light than usual. 100 flowers on a medium sized plant is a massive expenditure of energy, especially when each flower is super fragrant. It's no surprise it takes it's time.

[Mokeck]

Thanks! The flowers yellow as they age and now that the spikes are fully developed, the oldest flowers are browning. The fragrance has changed too, more cinnamon, a slight musk and maybe some very ripe pineapple. Philippe, your blog is beautifully laid out and informative. I'll return to it over and over.

[Bud]

It is very floriferous with three spikes thick with blooms....it must be very fragrant in that area. Good growing !

[WhiteRabbit]

WOW!
That's spectacular!

[Picotee]

Absolutely exquisite!

[rastafouni]

Fantastic !

[RosieC]

Wonderful!