Have you seen this orchid before?

[marcuslim]

Hi everyone, I've recently seen this unusual orchid growing in my neighbourhood.
It has strap leaves, and have a long spike of flowers looking like this. Has anyone seen this before pls?

[paphioboy]

Cymbidium finlaysonianum. Very common epiphyte in lowland tropical forest, disturbed areas and on roadside trees. Takes semi-shade, lots of water and fertilizer. They flower according to change of seasons. The flowers have a fragrance similar to coconut.

[marcuslim]

Cymbidium finlaysonianum. Very common epiphyte in lowland tropical forest, disturbed areas and on roadside trees. Takes semi-shade, lots of water and fertilizer. They flower according to change of seasons. The flowers have a fragrance similar to coconut.

Thank you for telling me this paphioboy.
You've made me realise that this is also a native orchid of Singapore. I'm really happy and proud to see one up close, in my neighbourhood garden.

[ravenmike12100]

Nice one--grow like weeds here in the Philippines.

[catttan]

A very nice colour form of Cym finlaysonianum. Quite common in Malaysia and Singapore. They love to grow on rain trees (Samanea saman).