Orchid from The Big Island, Hawaii

[Orchid]

Hello,

I was recently on the Big Island of Hawaii and snapped a photo of this Orchid. I am curious as to what it is.

Thanks!

[Brutal_Dreamer]

That appears to be a 'nun orchid' or Phaius orchid. Welcome to OrchidTalk.

Cheers,
BD

[Tednz]

I would say it's a Phaius tankervilleae.I wish I could grow them outside.
Tednz

[tunari]

Hello
I dont t Know what it is but I thank you for this pictures . And Ted ... and I wish could grow in my garden ... but it is not probabily. Thank you again.
Ruxandra

[Tmai]

Nice photo! I agree - Phaius tankervilleae. I have one too about to bloom. They are terrestrial orchids and according to my Fl Orchids book, have become naturilized to extreme south FL. Mine has a WONDERFUL fragrance.
Welcome to OrchidTalk, Orchid!

Tami

[Orchid]

Thank you for identifying my nun orchid photo I found this orchid on the roadside near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii. I found another one near an intentional community called La'akea, just down the road.
Elevation was about 800ft.
Date: January 2nd, 2009

[JoeW]

Hi, Sarah, welcome to the Forum.

[SheilaJ]

They grow well indoors if you have the space and enough light. They are one of my favorites!

[orchidlady]

Speaking of orchids on the Big Island, I was there over the holidays and saw a bunch of bamboo orchids (Arundina graminifolia) growing wild in the Volcanos National Park.






Susan

[Brutal_Dreamer]

That is cool, Susan. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Cheers,
BD