Cochleanthes lobata

[zainal abidin]

What a charming orchid - and beautifully photographed. I have never seen one either, and will now search it out. I have a weakness for fragrant orchids and find that they aren't so easy to come by - that is, if you're not a big catt grower. Congrats with this and good luck!

Maura you can try the easiest one is Cochleanthes amazonica one of the biggest flower in this genera.Thanks.

[mauraec]

Maura you can try the easiest one is Cochleanthes amazonica one of the biggest flower in this genera.Thanks.

Thanks Zainal, although I have to say, I don't think I've come across a Cochleanthes amazonica in my various travels through orchid nurseries and botanical conservatories. I'll look closer next time. I believe that Atlanta and Malaysia have fairly different climates, so I'm not at all confident I could grow anything like this beautiful specimen!