Fuzzy serpent tongue

[bigleaf]

I need to check my record but I am thrilled to flower this. It was a small plant I got couple years ago. I was on a ladder installing drip misting for my Vanda and took a quick picture with my phone.



Peter Lin

 

[John M]

Looks nice; but, the photo is really tiny! Can you repost a larger photo?

 

[Lanmark]

Nice Trichoglottis!

 

[bigleaf]

Here is a larger image. I was limited to 11 KB on attachment.

This is a Trichoglottis brachiata - a tall vining Vanda relative with spicy fragrance, one flower per leaf axil. I got it 3 years ago as a small keiki. I fogot about this until it flowers.

 

[Rick]

Awesome species Peter!

 

[bigleaf]

Thank you.

 

[John M]

Thanks for the larger photo. It's wonderful! I had this species years ago; but, while it did bloom for the previous owner, I could not get it to bloom for me! It would begin initiating a flower; but, while it was just barely through the protective bract on the stem, the bud would turn black and stop growing. I see you've got a couple aborted blooming attempts as well. Do you know what made if finally give you the flower?

 

[SlipperFan]

Wonderful flower!

I think the first posting just had the thumbnail, not the link to the larger version.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Cool!

 

[NYEric]

Wow! I've killed a few of those! thanks for posting.

 

[bigleaf]

John, I am not sure. This plant is not very big, it grew taller over the years. Maybe from 5 inches in height to 12 inches now. I tend to underwater. So it might get more water somehow. There is no shortage of light because leaves are light green in color.

Peter Lin

 

[John M]

Thanks Peter. Maybe some day I'll try this one again. It sure is a cool flower!

 

[cnycharles]

not small anymore! very nice

 

[W. Beetus]

Stunning coloration!

 

[biothanasis]

Fantastic!!! I love this one!!!

 

[bigleaf]

Photo update. I've been making an effort to water this plant more often, and I'm now rewarded with more flowers.

 

[PaphMadMan]

Wow. You've really got this one figured out now. Quite a difference in 2 years. I see it surrounded by Phals. Ever try for a Trichonopsis cross?

 

[Trithor]

Wow! I got to find me one of these, or a seed pod!

 

[Lmpgs]

Lovely plant.

Do you grow it just like your phals?

 

[Justin]

All your plants have such colorful blooms.