Pholidota imbricata

[walingwaling]

hi,
this one really tested my patience, took 3 months to open with 3 spikes on it.
this species is widespread throughout asia.

cheers,

[delphiguy]

i like this one ron... ill be on a lookout for these.

[zainal abidin]

Ron very easy to grow and flower here too, lovely species with the blooms very unique and lasting.

[ManilaByNight]

Yes I agree so easy to grow and very rugged. Can withstand very little care. Flower spray looks like a rattlesnake's tail when in full bloom.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

What a strange and cool bloom, Ron. Thanks!

Cheers,
BD

[Becky15349]

What a crazy orchid! Is it fragrant? What is the culture?

[walingwaling]

What a crazy orchid! Is it fragrant? What is the culture?

thanks becky,
it even gets crazier when those inflorescence twist like a screw, i couldnt take a pretty shot of those coz the blooms were full of soil, so you better mount it higher up.
as for the culture, as jojo said, pretty easy going, semi shade on the warm side. i have it mounted with bulbos next to it, but they can take more sun as well. if you pot em, little media is needed, coco chips and alike.

cheers for all comments!
although i read its fragrant, i couldnt detect any, maybe early morning?

[CATONE]

Ron: What is the size of the flower ? Is this a very small species?

Pat -- from new york

[walingwaling]

Ron: What is the size of the flower ? Is this a very small species?

Pat -- from new york

hi pat,
flowers are about 1cm across, plant is quite big, just google it or look for other posts here.