Bifrenaria inodora in bloom

[cbuchman]

I bought this orchid at the North Jersey August 2013 auction (so I've had it about 1 year) and managed to break off the new growth on the way home. It languished until this spring when it put out a new growth and two buds. Although only 1 flower shows in the picture the other is right behind it wedged between the old and new growth facing the other way.

This orchid is mildly fragrant. it is a native of Brazil. There is a version with a purple lip which I was hoping for, but I am quite happy with this

It is very temperature tolerant and grows in dappled light. I winter it indoors, and it is currently outside for the summer.

[RosieC]

Lovely!

[WhiteRabbit]

Ooo! Lovely!

[euplusia]

Usually harrisoniae is much more colourful than inodora, and inodora is not often on the market at all.

[cbuchman]

Originally Posted by euplusia

Usually harrisoniae is much more colourful than inodora, and inodora is not often on the market at all.

Interesting. Mine came from my Orchid Society Auction. I will need to look for harrisoniae! Thanks

[tdes]

Beautiful! Does it bloom at the base?

[cbuchman]

Originally Posted by tdes

Beautiful! Does it bloom at the base?

Yes, it does. The flower are quite low.