Soterosanthus shepheardii & Friend ;)

[Kavanaru]

Soterosanthus shepheardii is a very nice "mini" orchid in the Stanhopeinae tribe (plant plus spike is 16 cm tall). It's grown under high humidity, middle light, and warm temps. This is a first time blooming plant. It takes very long to develop the spike (7 weeks in my case) and suddenly all flowers open at the same time. I do not know yet how long they last, as they opened today.

Soterosanthus is monotypic genus, which was included in Sievekingia in the past.

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Dryadella edwalli... one of the most amazing Dryadellas... it's blooming all the time, with a blooming peak in spring:

 

[Sue]

Nice photos! I love the Soterosanthus.

 

[NYEric]

Man, that Soterosanthus is one hairy monkey!
Love the dryadella, thanx for posting.

 

[SlipperFan]

Very good photos, especially of the Soterosanthus. Both have very cute flowers.

 

[Leo Schordje]

Wow great close up photos. My Dryadella only blooms once a year, I am envious. I like the pots you use, a nice touch.

 

[JeanLux]

Bravo!!!! good growing and great pics!!! I esp. like the 1st one of Soterosanthus (cool pot!!!) Jean

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Awesome shots! They're both really cool, but the Dryadella is fantastic.

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: Way to cute!!!! :clap:

 

[Jorch]

Gorgeous blooms, and even more gorgeous presentation!! Love the way you potted the Soterosanthus, very elegant :clap: