Aporum wenzelii, philippines

[walingwaling]

hi folks,

this is former dendrobium wenzelii and endemic to leyte, i believe. the growth is very unusual as the upper leaves turn orange and the buds are forming inside.
lovely plant even if not in bloom.

cheers,

[navyderek]

That guy does have a really unique growth structure, as well as nifty blooms. A complete unknown to me before this. Thanks for sharing Ron.

[delphiguy]

Another nice one ron, Ill be on a lookout for these.

[Roy]

That is different Ron, very different. Nice is a strange way to me, it looks like its been hit by a truck.

[PhilsDC]

Nice one... I do have this Leyte endemic Dendrobium subgenus Aporum wenzellii at home and it grows well... I loved all Philippine plants...

[mujacko2002]

Mabuhay!

hi folks,

this is former dendrobium wenzelii and endemic to leyte, i believe. the growth is very unusual as the upper leaves turn orange and the buds are forming inside.
lovely plant even if not in bloom.

cheers,

---very unique and beautiful indeed. I hope it can be grown in Cavite.

thanks for sharing.

[walingwaling]

That is different Ron, very different. Nice is a strange way to me, it looks like its been hit by a truck.

hi roy,
lol, maybe a tiny truck!

thanks guys for sharing my excitement!!!

[lanhua]

Ron, it's really one extraordinary orchid. That means I have good take care of my plant. Until now now visible problem. It is growing well and I'm waiting for first flowers.

Mietek

[pavel]

What an interesting blooming habit!