Spathoglottis plicata

**Lambert** · January 27th, 2009, 05:49 PM

I am actually not sure that this is Spathoglottis plicata, if anyone could confirm.
Just bought 2 of those little guys in Puerto Rico (for $2 !!!) labeled as "Wild orchids"

, the blooms look a little like mini Phals, they are extremely fragrant
(think Grape -flavored children cough medicine ...)
Can't take credit for those blooms, obviously.
First time trying a terrestrial orchid! (wish me luck)

**Cjcorner** · January 27th, 2009, 05:52 PM

I have a very pretty one, after splitting it I've waited patiently for it to rebloom. Hopefully I will be able to see it bloom again this spring. Yours looks pretty....and it has smell? I don't recall mine ever having a smell....lucky you!

**Brutal_Dreamer** · January 27th, 2009, 06:05 PM

That is a really nice and vibrant color! Good luck with it.

Cheers,
BD

**ang709** · January 27th, 2009, 08:01 PM

I have a variation of this one, but despite it's fruity name-- Spathoglottis plicata 'Sobert Tropical Punch'-- I didn't notice any fragrance from it either.

By the way, great find for just $2!!

**Ron-NY** · January 28th, 2009, 08:42 AM

yes looks like Spathoglottis plicata and it was so nice of you to get an extra one to give to me

...I do love the fragrance of this species...Grape soda

**Lambert** · January 28th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Ron-NY

yes looks like Spathoglottis plicata and it was so nice of you to get an extra one to give to me

...I do love the fragrance of this species...Grape soda

Ron, are you telling me that in your 500+ orchid collection, you do not have a Spath Plicata?

I actually bought 2 because I mailed them to myself (from Puerto Rico) and thought that at least one would make it alive back to snowy, freezing NYC.
I just got them today and they're both absolutely fine!!
If they do well for me, I'd be happy to give you a division in the Spring.

**walingwaling** · January 29th, 2009, 03:56 AM

hi lambert,
yes its the spathoglottis and a lovely one!
to envy you guys even more, i get em for free and they just grow all over here (philippines).
im still looking for the yellow type, its kinda rare and was named just a few years ago.
there is also a peach colour type, hybrid though, but super nice!

good luck whith this one!

**zainal abidin** · January 29th, 2009, 07:58 AM

Perfect and lovely Laurent, nice to hear that this guy grow very well in your hand. Congrat.

**Ron-NY** · January 30th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Lambert

Ron, are you telling me that in your 500+ orchid collection, you do not have a Spath Plicata?

I actually bought 2 because I mailed them to myself (from Puerto Rico) and thought that at least one would make it alive back to snowy, freezing NYC.
I just got them today and they're both absolutely fine!!
If they do well for me, I'd be happy to give you a division in the Spring.

LOL, yes no plicata in the crowd but I do love that fragrance...thanks...your generosity will be rewarded

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