Pleurothallis imperialis
This plant has been a bit of an enigma to me. I got one 13 years ago and noticed it was listed as one of the 6 giants of the Pleuro world. The others are Pleuro marthae, teagui, gargantua and collosus. Another one, regina, is also listed but probably refers to a Masdevallia. My plant lingered and never grew. I got marthae, teagui and gargantua, regina is a mistake and colossus has evaded me so far.
When I finally gave up on my imperialis I could not find one to replace it. Simply not available. Then suddenly they became available (Ecuagenera has it) and I've had this one for 2 years, finally bloomed. It is anything but a giant, half the size of marthae, teagui and gargantua, my hand allows a size evaluation. I don't know why it is listed as one of the giants of the Pleuro world.
This leaves colossus which so far has eluded me.
http://www.orchidspecies.com/orphotdir/pleurocolossus.jpg
Andy has one in his personal collection but won't part with any of it. Maybe I can trade him one of my grand kids for it. If anyone has an idea where one can be obtained please let me know.
Nick
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