Need ID please - Orchid Board

poormanorchid · #1 08-27-2015, 10:47 PM

I got this one from my brother-in-law last Christmas. He has no idea. It just opens today (it is upside down for some reason!). Thanks in advance.

MrHappyRotter · #2 08-27-2015, 11:35 PM

Prosthechea radiata or hybrid?

poormanorchid · #3 08-28-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHappyRotter

Prosthechea radiata or hybrid?

I think you are right. Now I know how to care for it. Thanks very much

PaphMadMan · #4 08-28-2015, 09:14 PM

Several species of Prosthechea look very similar, but all need similar care. The lip up orientation is normal for many Prosthechea, and the characteristic is called non-resupinate. It is actually the normal orientation for all orchid flowers as they develop. The resupinate ones with lip down have to twist to get it there.

poormanorchid · #5 09-07-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

Several species of Prosthechea look very similar, but all need similar care. The lip up orientation is normal for many Prosthechea, and the characteristic is called non-resupinate. It is actually the normal orientation for all orchid flowers as they develop. The resupinate ones with lip down have to twist to get it there.

Thank you for the info. I learned new things everyday.