Gastrorchis schlechteri 'Fredensborg'

[KyushuCalanthe]

First flower open. More to follow.

It's a big flower. No smell that I can detect. Enjoy!

 

[likespaphs]

crazy!
i've never heard of the genus

 

[JeanLux]

What a beauty!!!! Great shape and super lip!!!! I suppose you will show a pic with more of that plant !! Jean

 

[goldenrose]

I've never heard of either - NICE!!! :clap::clap::clap:

 

[Berrak]

Lovely flower and superb picture

 

[PaphMadMan]

Very nice. We don't see this genus nearly as often as its Calanthe and Phaius relatives.

 

[SlipperFan]

That's gorgeous, Tom. Excellent lighting and photo, also.

 

[NYEric]

A beauty, thanx for sharing.

 

[raymond]

wow A beauty

 

[tenman]

Great shot. What size are the flowers?

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Great shot. What size are the flowers?

I'd estimate about 8 cm across (~3").

 

[goldenrose]

What's the plant size like? Similar to phaius?

 

[nikv]

Wow! Quite the beauty!

 

[wonderlen3000]

It's formerly belongs to the Phaius genus. All Gastrorchis species are originate from Madacarscar. In term of plant growths and habit, very similar to Phaius.

I do wish they are more widely avaliable thou. Andy Orchids from U.S.A occasionally have these for sale.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

What's the plant size like? Similar to phaius?

Hey Rose, yes the plant is very similar looking to Phaius, but mine is much more compact in comparison. Can't comment on ultimate size though since I just got it in the late fall. Currently it stands no more than 10" tall with a spread of about 18" (five growths in all). It has two spikes, the tallest just under 2'. I'll post more shots once it is in full flower.

 

[Leo Schordje]

Wow, that is a beauty. Thanks for sharing Tom. Like others have said, I have definitely added this one to my must get one for a display plant list. (there are quite a few on this list, including Coelogyne schillerianum, anyone got one?)

 

[biothanasis]

Fantastic flower!!!! What do yuo have it potted in??

Leo, I have a coel. schilleriana. I have it since january but no evidence of new growth so far!

 

[Leo Schordje]

Fantastic flower!!!! What do yuo have it potted in??

Leo, I have a coel. schilleriana. I have it since january but no evidence of new growth so far!

Thank you, hope it picks up and starts growing for you. Unfortunately we live in different countries, the paperwork for you to export and me to import is prohibitive. Anyone in the US have Coelogyne schilleriana?

 

[JeanLux]

Fantastic flower!!!! ...
Leo, I have a coel. schilleriana. I have it since january but no evidence of new growth so far!

Wow!!! must be a very seldom, but cool species!!! Even Clayton has no pic in his Coelogyne synopsis, and not too many pics on the web!!! Jean

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

What do yuo have it potted in??

I bought the plant last fall and it was potted in pure coir. I'll have to repot it soon, but am not sure what I'll put it in - probably standard Calanthe/Phaius mix - a little bark, coarse gravel, and some charcoal. It really seems to like the coir though.