Cleisostoma arietinum

[ncart]

One of my favorites, Cleisostoma arietinum is blooming. The flower itself is ~1/8 inch. So cute.

 

[W. Beetus]

Nice, little blooms! Interesting plant.

 

[NYEric]

Excellent! I've killed a few of those! Is it fragrant?

 

[ncart]

Excellent! I've killed a few of those! Is it fragrant?

Not really? I just love the way it puts out a new leaf. A new leaf comes out in the center of the plant. Once it stays straight up vertically until the next leaf decides to come out. The old one then moves horizontally to create the shape. :clap:

 

[SlipperFan]

It is cute. Does it usually have one spike, or several at a time?

 

[ncart]

Hmmm. Not sure. I bought it in bloom last year. This is the first year I re-bloomed it.

 

[NYEric]

They have very interesting growth habits, I might try one again. Thanx.

 

[biothanasis]

I recently bought one at 3/4 in length of yours..!! How do you grow it?

 

[ncart]

I grow it with my other Vandas/Ascdas under HID lights. I do not give any special care to it. Based on my observation, it can take high light. The leaves turns 'purple', but it seems to be happy.

 

[biothanasis]

Ok! Ty

 

[etex]

Very cute little blooms!!