Bulbo purpureorachis

[Achamore]

I'm really glad so many of you like this one. Its every bit as wonderful to see in the flesh. I'd recommend it to anyone with a warm section, and an eye for the unusual.

 

[JeanLux]

Great shots !!!! Jean

 

[Achamore]

Nearly finished now. It is a long-lasting enjoyment of the blooms that one gets with this Bulbo.

 

[Achamore]

Shot today. You can see how the blooms open further up the spiral as the bloom cycle develops.

 

[Kawarthapine]

Great pics.

A very nice and unique plant.

 

[TDT]

Fascinating plant. I love the deep burgundy spike. Wonderful photos to show the flowers in detail.

 

[My Green Pets]

my question is wth pollinates this thing? i would like to see that in action.

 

[Achamore]

Its found in the Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Ivory Coast and Zaire. I can't find any info on the pollinator, but my guess would be ants.

 

[My Green Pets]

I'm starting to become interested in African orchids, and Africa in general. What an amazing place.