Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Promenaea stapelioides
This is a miniature species from Brazil belonging to a very small genus of 15-20 species. Its specific name reflects the
similarity of the flowers to those of a Stapelia, a South African
succulent. The plant is 8 cm tall and has small pseudobulbs and soft
leaves. It prefers cool temperatures and high humidity but when these
requirements are met it is not a difficult plant to grow or flower. The
flowers are 3.5 cm and their green and purple colors make them a real
showstopper.
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brazil,
orchid,
promenaea,
promenaea stapelioides
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Maravilhosa, a cor fantástica
ReplyDeleteParabéns Ron, suas plantas são demais de lindas.
abraços e boa noite
Thanks, as always, for your encouraging comments. Your visits are very much appreciated.
DeleteI saw one of these at the very first OS meeting I went to - I couldn't recall the name of it, but this is definitely the beast. The one I saw had very "droopy" flowers, so you had to pick the pot up to see it properly.
ReplyDeleteThis has semi-pendant flowers also, James. They all do, all the plants of this species anyway. Thanks for looking and commenting.
DeleteI can see why they called it stapeliodes.
ReplyDeleteIt has something of the look of a Stapelia, doesn't it? Not as prolific a bloomer, though, as Promenaea xanthina.
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