Monster Oncidium sphacelatum, I think

[IncurablePlantHead]

Do all agree on the identification? Have you seen a larger specimen? I acquired this little baby from a guy's estate who grew it for 20-30 yrs. His son who was vacating some of the estate didn't know much about it. He called it a Ballerina orchid, which is probably a generalized common name for a number of orchids.

[MrsSky]

Youza! I'm going to leave the indentification to others. My sphacelatum does have large strappy leaves like that but I'm sure it could be other things too. Mine was huge before I split it but not nearly 30 years of growing. (Looked for a pic but its not on the last memory card). Good luck moving it to its new location.

[Orchidgirl83]

Oh my that thing is HUGE!!!! 8O

[kindrag23]

WOWZA that is a monstrous plant good luck with your new baby.

[JC Espinosa]

Just fainted. Orchid envy. Freud would have an etymological field day with that one.
JC

[IncurablePlantHead]

Originally Posted by JC Espinosa

Just fainted. Orchid envy. Freud would have an etymological field day with that one.
JC

Well, how can you post a pic like that and not look like you're bragging. I had the same reaction when I first saw it too..... I wasn't going home without it!

[JC Espinosa]

I may have to make a pilgrimage.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Wow that thing would scare me to death. Can wait to see it bloom.

[IncurablePlantHead]

Originally Posted by JC Espinosa

I may have to make a pilgrimage.

After I get her properly placed and past any problems from being relocated, I think pilgramages may be in order. Thanks for everyone's positive responces!

[bellini girl]

There's big, then there's large...then there's GINORMOUS...