Our friend in the Philippines, shared these photos of orchids they have growing and in bloom right now. At first I thought it is a Vanda...but when the blooms opened, it is obviously not. Researching photos online, it seems to look like a Rhynchostylis gigantea.

I find them sooo pretty..so sharing them here. Have invited him to join us here in ATP, so hoping to see him here soon.

Tarev, the only Rhynchostylis I have is retusa, so I will share a couple of pictures here so you can compare.


Jim

Wow! That is very, very pretty Jim!

Do you have a photo of the leaves??

Here you go:



Don't be confused by all the roots as it is hanging on a large Epi. radicans

You really would like "smellavision" for these!

Thanks Jim! That is one big impressive 'chid!

So it has attached to the roots of another orchid? That is really neat!

It's really neat unless you try to separate the two to take one off to a show. Then, not so neat.

Jim

I think you should get extra points at the show for your "barnacle" orchid.