Peruvian Santa Claus

[gonewild]

This little cloud forest flower looks like Santa to me. At least it does today.
But it also kind of looks like a mouse in a Santa suit.
I assume it is a Pleurothallus species. Anyone know which one?

 

[Rick]

Can't help you with a name Lance, but that is very cool

 

[smartie2000]

I can see the resemblence to Santa! sorry I can't help you

 

[Heather]

Santa Mouse!
(anyone remember that children's book besides me?)

Adorable, but sorry, no name from me.

 

[Park Bear]

that looks pretty neat...

 

[Greenpaph]

That is beautiful!

thanks

 

[NYEric]

Check Lynn O'shaunnesseys site on Orchid Mall [in the O's in Plant sources]. E.

 

[SlipperFan]

Check Lynn O'shaunnesseys site on Orchid Mall [in the O's in Plant sources]. E.

http://pleurothallids.com/

That's really cool, Lance.

 

[MoreWater]

I like it!!

 

[gonewild]

http://pleurothallids.com/

That's really cool, Lance.

I looked through his Pleurothallis images, none are like this species that I saw. But he has a lot more genera to look through.
Pleurothallis flexuosa is kind of close but not a match.

 

[Ron-NY]

never seen this one before. May I have permission to copy pic and pass it around to a few growers of Pleuros to see if they know?

 

[gonewild]

never seen this one before. May I have permission to copy pic and pass it around to a few growers of Plleuros to see if they know?

Yes, that would be great.

 

[Ron-NY]

I have 6 inquiries out there, 2 to European growers...let see what happens. The one I thought would know, here in the states, has no idea. Lance if it ever gets large enough to divide, can you save me a small piece?