The delicate fragrant flowers of Neofinetia falcata, variety ‘Unkai’ provide a fascinating glimpse into the refined and strangely beautiful mating habits of the orchid world.
This awesome plant came from New World Orchids
Sigh…if only I’d taken better photos.
Next time it blooms I’ll be sure to do it right.
Categories: Indoor Plants · Orchids
Tagged: Blossoms, Fragrant, Neofinetia falcata, Photos
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4 responses so far ↓
peck // May 11, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Well…well…well ::)
Tabbie’s garden is here
xoxo
Faith // May 12, 2008 at 11:14 am
ummm…sooo…does that mean some orchids have little…er …pindicks?
Tabbie // May 12, 2008 at 3:51 pm
LOL Faithy….but no
Neofinetia falcata has a nocturnal moth with a very long proboscis which does the job. Note the long nectary on those Neofinetia flowers.
Tabbie // May 12, 2008 at 10:42 pm
You are so clever pecky…you found this all on your own before I even had a chance to tell you