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A catasetum (I think)

16 years ago

Got this healthy plant from Carol last fall/winter. It's the only catasetum I've owned that hasn't rotted, so I'm very surprised. During winter storage, I taped the tags to the bulbs, but found that they didn't stick very well to the dried husks. I ingeniously (or so I thought at the time) numbered each bulb with a sharpie, and then numbered the tags. Obviously I have now misplaced the tags, and so all I know is that this plant is "number 2"

I'm hoping that Carol/anyone can see this and provide an ID.

The smell is strange, kind of like plastic and fresh cut grass. The flowers are very weird looking

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Comments (6)

carolinn_on
16 years ago
Calvin, Is this serendipitous or what? :)

Not looking on the gallery/forum for 2-3 months, logging in last night and found your Catasetum is progressing. I was hoping it was one I sent you!

Today, while looking at my records to find out the ID for this one, I also find the orchids were sent to you on September 30, 2008...exactly one year ago!

Enough rambling..it is Catasetum Red Dragon. Great Growing!

Carol
arthurm
16 years ago
Indeed great growing and the name suits the flower.
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xmpraedicta
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks, Arthur! Carol what an amazing set of coincidences - that is certainly auspicious! Thanks for the ID. We're looking forward to your photos here in the gallery! :-)
serenasyh
16 years ago
Very unique. Great closeup shot!
xmpraedicta
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks Serena - now that it's fully open, I kinda understand the name behind this one:
serenasyh
16 years ago
yeah, it does have that red dragon drama going on, Calvin! cool!

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