Bulbo guttulatum

[Dorsetman]

I expect I have spelled the specific name wrong, I usually do. My little sweetie Bulbo, I call it. probably its a Cirrhopetalum anyway , but what the heck. An old favourite of mine for sentimental reasons - i think it ( not this actual plant, mind) was the first "botanical" orchid - as they used to be called, if they were neither Cym, paph ( they were all called Cyps then btw) catt or odont. Vandas , we had heard of V.coerulea , but the big strap leaved giant dinner plate flowers of today had not even been bred at that time.
An old man reminisces. Forgive me. Anyway,. its time I went and did some chores.
Ta-ta for now.

[kiwiorchids]

That is really pretty! I like the purple/blue splash on it, and the spots. Love it Geoff

[Janet]

That's lovely and unusual.

[DEC]

Wow! These are very unusual and a little wierd. Looks like something from another planet.

[panam]

I love the colors on this - it's so nicely put together.

[Germinatorman]

I love the colors and the presentation of the blossoms. Very nice.
Don

[Cjcorner]

The flowers are lovely, and feel free to tell us your stories. I enjoy hearing them personally. It's nice to have someone around that can tell us about all this orchid history.

[orchidsal]

Another winner Geoff that me thinks is not seen often out there in the cold, hard world. I am looking this one up to read all about it. AL

[walingwaling]

and nicely flowered!
it is a Bulbophyllum, the lateral sepals arent fused.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Hi Geoff! Beautiful bulbo orchid and the name is spelled correctly.

cheers,
BD