Rare offering by Orchids Ltd.

[southernbelle]

Orchids Limited is selling Dimorphorchis rossii, an extremely rare, slow-growing species from Borneo--truly an orchid connoisseur's specimen! This orchid produces fragrant, orange basal flowers that transition to spotted yellow flowers with less fragrance further down the spike. Grow this species in a water retentive mix, such as New Zealand sphagnum moss. As a tropical-growing species, this orchid is best suited for those cultivating their orchids in a warm outdoor climate or in a greenhouse. This plant was grown from seed by Orchids Limited since 2008. One flowering-size individual listing is available for purchase*

https://www.orchidweb.com/orchids/o...is-rossii?mc_cid=b8cf5f1b3d&mc_eid=0bd5136368

 

[monocotman]

Very different!

 

[PeteM]

Orchids Limited is selling Dimorphorchis rossii, an extremely rare, slow-growing species from Borneo--truly an orchid connoisseur's specimen! This orchid produces fragrant, orange basal flowers that transition to spotted yellow flowers with less fragrance further down the spike. Grow this species in a water retentive mix, such as New Zealand sphagnum moss. As a tropical-growing species, this orchid is best suited for those cultivating their orchids in a warm outdoor climate or in a greenhouse. This plant was grown from seed by Orchids Limited since 2008. One flowering-size individual listing is available for purchase*

https://www.orchidweb.com/orchids/o...is-rossii?mc_cid=b8cf5f1b3d&mc_eid=0bd5136368

Well that didn’t last long. Did you get it Deb?!

 

[southernbelle]

Well that didn’t last long. Did you get it Deb?!

Nope, and I know you’re kidding!! I stick to Paphs, phrags and catts. Not to mention it was out of my price range by many $$$ . Glad someone appreciated it enough to buy it though. It sounded really special.

 

[Carmella.carey]

I've herd of another spices called lowii that also has two diffrent color flowers on a spike.
-Patrick

 

[TropiCool]

I've herd of another spices called lowii that also has two diffrent color flowers on a spike.
-Patrick

https://www.orchidweb.com/orchids/vandaceous/species/dimorphorchis-lowii