Gastrochilus [Gchls.] japonicas – cutie in bloom

[cbuchman]

This is my first time blooming little cutie. I bought this one in June of last year (about 15 months ago). It came in a pot and really didn’t do much. This spring I mounted it on cork with moss and it took off. It attached to the cork in a matter of weeks, and here it is with two spikes with 6 flowers each. The flowers are about 1.5cm across and hang below the foliage. (This photo was taken with the plant upside down .) It doesn’t seem to be fragrant.

I’m still practicing with my macro lens and seeing how to best capture the “personality” of an orchid . I think this one looks like it’s having a goof time showing off its beautiful blooms.

Gastrochilus [Gchls.] japonicas is also known as the Yellow Pine orchid and the Japan Gastrochilus.

Enjoy!

[Picotee]

Good shooting, Carrie, and great growing. Congrats on the little bouquets. I acquired mine in January at a show. It was in bud and subsequently bloomed, so I am hoping for buds in the next few months. Enjoy your little cutie.

[WhiteRabbit]

Lovely!

[nikkik]

It's beautiful, Carrie!! You're doing great with your new lens!

[HighSeas]

That's beautiful Carrie! I just recently bought a Gastrochilus but he's in a weee tiny little pot. I think I'll take your heed and mount the little fella!

Thanks for posting your picture! I love it!

[RosieC]

Oh nice. Love this genus!

[cbuchman]

This plant is spiking again now as well as growing new leaves and a new plant-let. I'm very happy with it. Hopefully, I can grow it into a specimen.