Coryanthes speciosa alba Dichaea bearing solitary flowers on sturdy

bearing solitary flowers on sturdy scapes above a compact rosette of glossy

Its most notable feature is the bristly or hairy texture that covers its leaves and flowers

and a small tubular lip

select cultivar of a majestic species native to Ecuador

Coryanthes speciosa alba Dichaea bearing solitary flowers on sturdyAmong the most architecturally extraordinary orchids in cultivation, bucket orchids are renowned for their elaborate, helmet shaped lip that forms a liquid filled chamber used in a precise pollination mechanism. This alba form presents that spectacular floral engineering in pristine, unpigmented tones a rare and highly sought after variant for serious collectors. Light: Bright, indirect light under 4050% shade cloth; consistent light supports the