I have admired Ceratostylis rubra for several years. It is not a flashy orchid with big, colorful flowers or even fragrant flowers. It's just simple and interesting. One of the features I really like is the woody look, caused by the papery, brown cataphylls that surround the base of each leaf.
The flowers are also beautiful, if you take the time to look at them. They are small and orange, but have the opalescent shimmer commonly found in orchids. The center is pure white. When I look at these flowers I think of creamsicle.
I bought my plant in April and this is the first time it has bloomed for me. Because the flowers are held so close to the plant, it is easy to miss when in bloom. I was lucky to notice it and will have to watch closely for it each year. I assume it will probably flower around the same time again next year.
The flowers are also beautiful, if you take the time to look at them. They are small and orange, but have the opalescent shimmer commonly found in orchids. The center is pure white. When I look at these flowers I think of creamsicle.
I bought my plant in April and this is the first time it has bloomed for me. Because the flowers are held so close to the plant, it is easy to miss when in bloom. I was lucky to notice it and will have to watch closely for it each year. I assume it will probably flower around the same time again next year.
