Wow, look at the size of that! Between the size and *dead rat*, this won't
be on my wish list any time soon!

Diana

"John Varigos" wrote in message
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Thanks for the correction Eric

"Eric Hunt" wrote in message
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John,

It's actually Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis.

Not a baby one - a full grown one grown under cooler conditions than it
prefers. It does bloom for us, which isn't too bad, but then the
greenhouse smells like a dead rat for about a week. Thankfully the bloom
is short-lived. Other people grow it hot hot hot and humid and it gets
those glorious 6 foot leaves. See:

http://tinyurl.com/vln72

for an example of what it can do.

-Eric in SF
www.orchidphotos.org

"John Varigos" wrote in message
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Yes, Diana. I certainly packed a lot into 2 days (plus 1 day
travelling). Helped a lot that people such as Eric and Danny were
available (or at least made themselves available) the days I was in
town.

I believe the plant in the photo is a baby Bulbophyllum fletcherianum.
(Eric can confirm.)

Not one for the home hobbiest unless you have heaps of room. The leaves
can grow to around 2 meters (6 feet). See
http://www.orchidspecies.com/bulbfletcherianum.htm at Jay's web site and
http://aoki2.si.gunma-u.ac.jp/Botani...bophyllum.html
for other photos of this species.

Cheers

John


"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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What a trip you had, John! What is the plant hanging near the top left
of the picture - the one with the huge leaves? It's just to the right
of the hose spool.

Diana