Sigmatostalix costaricensis

An epiphyte from Costa Rica. I think the flowers resemble a flock of birds sitting on a telephone wire. I got twelve flowers on this inflorescence. According to both Kew and Lankester this name is a synonym however, it should probably be called either Oncidium poikilostalix (Kew) or Sigmatostalix guatemalensis (Lankester). But so much is going on with genetic research these days that I will keep the name of my tag as it is, at least for now. I grow it mounted in the cool vivarium, medium-bright and slightly drier, much like my Maxillaria. More pictures on the blog.

 

Thanks everyone! Yes Kelly, thanks, I am now the new editor for the Swedish Orchid Society magazine. If you have any article ideas, I am all ears!!

 

Thanks a lot everyone!