Miniature Telipogon

[Thomas]

A miniature Telipogon, plant size 3-4cm. The flowers are 15mm across.

[gabi_borza]

Spectacular flower Thomas! Really nice!

[panam]

These are amazing! They look like butterfly wings - and the fuzziness in the center is darling! I would say this has to go on my list, but it looks like it's a cool one - right?

Thank you for sharing such amazing photographs of these lovely flowers.

[kiwiorchids]

I f you look closely, the column cap looks like two bulging eyes, then the space underneath it looks like a wide comical grin, then the furry hairs look like rockstar hair!

[Thomas]

Thank you!

Patty - Telipogons are found in high elevation cloud forests and must be grown cool, 10-18 (20)ºC. The relative humidity in these regions are near 100%. Telipogons are difficult to maintain in cultivation without proper arrangements. Currently I'm growing 15 species, all grown very close to the hydrofogger.

Telipogon campoverdei, Peru - cloud forest around 3000m:

[gardenguysorchids]

Thomas, they are wonderful! What a beautiful complex bloom. Thanks you for sharing them with us.

[walingwaling]

i never get tired of looking at your shots of this fantastic genus, thanks Thomas!

[orchidsal]

Thomas I will first say what stunning patterns and colors these flowers possess. Whether a close up shot or a photo taken at some distance the effect is still the same...........like WOW. I also am impressed with the conditions you know to and do provide these precious orchids. I would assume that some of these are rare in their natural environment, let alone cultivation. Someday I hope to specialize in Telipogon's, but until then your photographs are a pleasure to see. AL

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Thomas, both of these are really unusual and lovely! I can only imagine what your orchid collection must look like with so many stunning plants and blooms. Nice growing!

Cheers,
BD

[pavel]

Oh that is precious! Too bad I'd never be able to provide it with the necessary conditions. Excellant pics, Thomas!