Monday, October 27, 2014

Acronia stricta

Acronia stricta or Pleurothallis stricta is one of the few Pleurothallis that I grow.  Because many of them are very large plants and because the flowers are often small in proportion to the plant, I've weeded most of them out of my collection, though more for lack of room than for lack of interest.  This is one of the few I still have.  The plant is about 15 cm tall with narrow leaves and the flower spikes are again that long with 2 cm flowers.  The flowers do not, however, last very long, though they bloom several at time in succession,






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6 comments:

  1. Angel MarOctober 27, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Really beautiful Ron! It is a very original Pleurothallis. The flowers remind me a little of the Barbosella cogniauxiana, but in chocolate color. Congratulations on the fantastic culture. Hugs

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    1. RonOctober 28, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      Thanks, Angel, and now that you mention it, they do look a little like the flowers of the Barbosella. Really appreciate the comments and visit.

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  2. UpupaepopsOctober 28, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    this one has a lonely elegance that really draws me

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    1. RonOctober 28, 2014 at 12:47 PM

      Thanks, Marti. Not at all surprised that you like this rather than the larger and more flamboyant flowers. Thanks for commenting.

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  3. FizgigJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Such charming little flowers! Great series of shots =)

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    1. RonJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:24 PM

      Thanks, Fizzie. The visit and comments are much appreciated.

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