Stichorkis (syn. Liparis) lacerata

Overall plant with unopened bud.

Stichorkis (syn. Liparis) lacerata

Ridl. 1886 

Section: Cestichis

This young orchid have been savaged previously from the mother plant that has suffered from basal rot around 2-3 years ago. The mother plant eventually died off, but fortunately this young offspring with 1-2 back bulbs have manage to re-establish itself on a small piece of wood mount. Although the plant have survived, its growth have been stunned and only managed to produce 1-2 new bulbs recently. 

I have added a small amount of moss around the root area and placed the wood horizontally to retain some moisture. The plant was watered sparingly in the morning and evening to prevent the re-occurrence of basal rot. 

Close-up of flower bud unfolding its petal.

Bulbophyllum putidum (syn. fascinator) [2]

The overall plant & close-up of flower with dimension overmarked. (Top & bottom photo)

Bulbophyllum putidum (syn. fascinator) [2]

(Teijsm. & Binn.) J.J.Sm. 1912 

Section: Cirrhopetalum

This is my second bulbophyllum putidum that I have taken care since Jan 2010. My first bulb. putidum was featured in my earlier blog post in April 2011. 

This orchid was originally planted in a plastic pot filled with perlite and top dressed with a layer of sphagnum moss to retain moisture. The plant has produced 2-3 new pseudo-bulbs over the year (total: 7-8 bulbs). It finally flowered from one of the latest bulb in June 2011.

In term of cultivation, I provided this plant with the same care as per my first bulb. putidum:

1) Sunlight: Bright indirect light.

2) Water: Once daily in the morning and second watering if I am available in the evening.

Perhaps the other bulbophyllum has been kept more on the drier side compared to this plant, as the former orchid is mounted on a small wooden twig.

Brassocattleya Morning Glory (B. nodosa x C. purpurata)

Bc. Morning Glory is an attractive intergeneric orchid primary hybrid including the genera Brassavola and Cattleya.

Brassocattleya Morning Glory 

First registered: 1958

Parentage: Brassavola nodosa x Cattleya purpurata
Section: Cattleys Alliances Hybrids

This beautiful orchid hybrid has inherited its large starry-shaped flower form and delicate margenta-veined lip from Catteya purpurata; the improved rounded heart-shaped lip from one of its parent, Brassavola nodosa.

Papa
Brassavola nodosa is a warm-hot lowland growing species, native to Mexico and Central America. Each medium sized psuedobulb with 15-20 cm long sub-terete leaf is capable of producing between 1- 6 whitish flowers with a spread between around 7.5 -10 cm. The flowers only emit its citrus fragrance after the nightfall, hence give rise the common name, 'Lady of the Night'.

Dendrobium discolor 'Rigo Twist'

Dendrobium discolor 

Lindley 1841 

SECTION Spatulata

I have been growing this beautiful Dendrobium discolor along my balcony since April 2010. This hot growing lowland orchid species can be found from Australia to Papua New Guinea. The plant can grow at least 2.0 m high in its natural habitat. This all year round bloomer can produces an average of 40 brownish yellow flowers on a 50-60 cm long spike. The flower measures 4 cm wide.


The featured plant, Dendrobium discolor 'Rigo Twist' is considered a dwarf form of the species:
i)   As its height is only 15-16 cm tall;
ii)  Each flower measures 3 cm wide x 2.5 cm high. The flower spike is about 15-16cm long.

I am quite surprised that the orchid managed to bloom at my balcony which is partially lit up for 2-3 hrs during the day. 

Bulbophyllum sp (Unknown I.D)

Bulbophyllum sp

I'll like to share photo of this beautiful unknown bulbophyllum from a local nursery recently. According to the owner, the orchid is from some place near PNG.

It appears similarly to Bulbophyllum lepidum, but I am not entirely sure about the I.D. Perhaps someone can help to identify it please? Thanks in advanced.

Pelatantheria rivesii

Pelatantheria rivesii

(Guillaumin) Tang & F.T.Wang 1951

1st flower with light pink lip. 

A warm growing monopodial orchid, which its natural habitat spread across China, Laos and Vietnam. It can be found growing as an epiphytes on evergreen forests.


This genus consists of 5 species and is closely related Cleisostoma.

Aerial roots extend all over from the orchid's stem. 
Poor orchid previously was attacked by spider mites along the stem. 

Bulbophyllum putidum (syn. fascinator) [1]

Bulbophyllum putidum (syn. fascinator) [1]

(Teijsm. & Binn.) J.J.Sm. 1912 

Section: Cirrhopetalum

This commonly grown orchid, Bulbophyllum putidum or common known as 'The Putrid Mastigon' emits a foul smell of rotting matter to attract its pollinator, usually flies. Although, the smell may not be pleasant, its unique lip that moves with the slightest air movement and as well as its crimson red lip color, never fails to 'fascinate' many growers from all over the world.