unidentified orchid
By Elke
28 Jan, 2011
2 likes
ID please! Our son took a slip from an orchid plant he had. It has never bloomed for him, but after 2 years it has for us, with 2 very tall bloom stalks. See next photo for a close-up of the blooms.
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Jewel Orchid - Ludisia Red Velvet
I have one of these also. Mine is in full bloom now.
28 Jan, 2011
quite different from most, but then again I don't know much about Orchids. Looks lovely, thought it was a photo of a lampshade at first! sorry!!
28 Jan, 2011
LOL, Lulu33... I didn't photograph it from a very good angle!
28 Jan, 2011
i think I have broken my Orchid! don't have the space or light in our cottage for them really!
28 Jan, 2011
Thanks for the ID - I thought I'd posted this comment, but it's not there.
28 Jan, 2011
How did you break you orchid Lulu????
You're taking good care of this Orchid then Elke.
29 Jan, 2011
It took a while for it to get started, Alexandramc. Didn't really show any growth for over a year, and then it suddenly decided to add those lovely leaves. the surprise was the flower stalks They are about 30 cm long! The blooms are tiny, but perfect.
29 Jan, 2011
Yes Elke the blooms are tiny and beautiful. I can't wait until mine takes off. It's happy where it is, I only have it a few months. I can't wait for more leaves to appear.
29 Jan, 2011
I cut the flowering stem in the wrong place I think because the stem has died, the rest of it is ok though!
30 Jan, 2011
Hello, Elke :)
It's Ludisia discolor (jewel orchid).
28 Jan, 2011