I would love to know the name of this orchid. Unfortunately I lost it, but would be interested in obtaining another.

Jim and/or Ursula may know. They grow unusual (for me, that is) species and varieties.

That looks like Brassia arcuigera aka Spider Orchid. I know this (which is probably surprising considering I really don't know anything about orchids) because I love the weird.

It's a real beauty, Jean. Here's a link to a whole gallery of Brassia orchids.ttps://www.google.com/search?q=Brassia+orchids&client=firefox-a&hs=ik9&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=i8bzUu3mF4mFkQfYlYG4Dw&ved=0CCYQsAQ&biw=1891&bih=910

I didn't see one with the lovely purple markings like yours though. If you had a better picture showing the leaves and base of the plant as well, that might help to ID the specific cross.

Btw, Anne the Brassias are collectively known as "spider orchids" because of the spidery flowers. There are probably hundreds of crosses from plain white to different colors and markings. Here's arcuigera http://bklynorchids.com/2010/1...

They are really neat looking .. once I move and get my new greenhouse up and going I'll be adding orchids to my list of gotta have.

It is a Brassia but to ID it further, you would have to look through tons of Brassia photos. The purple markings make it a bit unique so you may actually find something close or perhaps a parent.

Jim

Thanks so much Jim. I thought it was a Brassia but my orchid knowledge is limited. I knew you,

@Xeranthemum That is exactly why I bought this one. It's not your usual run of the mill orchid.