Stenia bohnkianus

[zainal abidin]

Initially the plant was labelled as Steinia pallida however when in flower, it turn up to be steinia bohnkianus, very huge about 3 inches with soft fragrant yellow in colour. Rarely seen in cultivation.

[EMos]

Very interesting how the flower rests on the surface of the mix. Indeed quite rare orchid

[Brutal_Dreamer]

That is really nice. The bloom just at the base of the plant - is that because it is so large it would fall over otherwise?

Cheers,
BD

[Alplily NH]

Very, very pretty -- love the shape and soft yellow color. Just wish I could smell it!

[zainal abidin]

Thanks for your comments. Actually this is bollea alliance" fan shape orchids" which their special characteristic are the blooms arise from the base/leaf axil. For this one because of the inflorescence is so short so it behave like that.

[playtime8978]

That is really pretty and a huge flower! Is the plant awfully tall? Another one I have never seen before, I love the fact its scented as well.

[zainal abidin]

That is really pretty and a huge flower! Is the plant awfully tall? Another one I have never seen before, I love the fact its scented as well.

The plant just about 5 to 6 feet tall with the leaves about 3 to 4 pairs. The fragrant imitate citrus fruits and very long lasting.

[navyderek]

This is a very neat orchid. Thanks for sharing it!

[nicki]

I haven't heard of that before. I like it.
What is it potted in?

[ntgerald]

Very lovely.
Excellent closeup photo.