Purple terrestrial orchid.

by Nic
(Taiwan)

I got this orchid at a flower market in Taiwan.

It has purple flowers that so far haven't opened very wide.

The flowers point downwards.

There are no leaves while it is blooming.

The stems are thick, grey, top-heavy, and limp.

The substrate appears to be normal soil.

The petals are pointed and separate.

The tube is soft, almost as if it is covered in fur.

There is no yellow pollen (so far); the entire flower is purple.

The flowers are fragrant. The smell is sweet and smells something like grape candy.