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Unique, hard to find orchids grown at our Menlo Park California Nursery and sourced from all over the world. Brookside has an Orchid selection like you've never seen before!
Renanthera monachica 2"
$20.00
Only a few left!
Renanthera monachica
species - Luzon, the Philippines
This is a small to medium size vandaceous plant that likes warm temperatures (65+-85 degrees night to day) and bright light. The 1-1.5" brightly colored flowers appear mostly in Winter on relatively long mostly upright stems, few to 30 in number. The plants can begin to bloom long before they reach full size, but with lower flower counts.
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Robiquettia cerina Yellow 2"
$22.50
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Robiquetia cerina Yellow
species - Papua & New Guinea, Philippines
A very unusual, warm growing (65-85 degrees night-day) epiphyte* of medium size. Robiquetia cerina also like bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing year-round. Flowers are small (.25") and occur in multi-flowered clusters to 4" long on a pendant stem at any time of year. Our are established in NZ pine bark, but you may also wish to grow them mounted on a piece of cork bark, tree fern or other suitable material (do not use oceanic driftwood unless it has been thoroughly leached of salt).
The picture at the lower left shows a blooming plant; our offering is shown at the bottom right. Estimate 1-2 years to flowering size. Plants can be bloomed with 4-5 sets of leaves.
A red form will be offered in a few weeks.
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* Epiphyte: a plant that, in nature, grows attached to something (tree or rock) as opposed to a terrestrial (one that grows in the "ground" (soil, mulch, leafmold, etc.).
Oncidium ampliatum 4'' FS
$30.00
Oncidium ampliatum
species - Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Trinidad
Some call this the tortoise-shell orchid because of its rounded, flattened pseudobulbs. it is a long-time favorite of orchid growers with its cloud of 1" flowers on a branched stem of up to 4' in length. Oncidium ampliatum is a warm-hot grower (65-85 degrees night to day), but would rather like bright indirect light. The plants bloom Fall-Spring putting up stems from the developing new growth.
This Oncidium doesn't like overly wet roots and in repotting choose something that will drain quickly that also resists breaking down quickly. A medium sized, good grade orchid bark with coarse perlite would be an example.
Some people grow Onc. ampliatum as a mounted specimen or in a basket as they tend to outgrow azalea-type pots that also become too deep and water retentive (perhaps bulb pans would be a solution).
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Arachnis labrosa 4'' FS
$25.00
Arachnis labrosa
species - Himalayas, India, Bhutan, Sikkim, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan
Arachnis labrosa is a medium sized member of a genus that contains some very large members. It likes bright indirect light and Intermediate-Warm temperatures (60-85+ degrees night-day). with regular water and fertilizer year-round as it has no rest period. It's best grown in a well drained mix. Fragrant, 1-2" flowers are produced up to 10 on a drooping wiry, 8-12" ,sometimes branched stem in Summer-Fall when mature.
NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
NOTE: the picture to right, bottom left shows a plant in a 3" pot from a prior offering
Phalaenopsis equestris coerulea 3" FS
$30.00
Phalaenopsis equestris coerulea
species - Philippines, S. Taiwan
This is probably one of the most popular small Phalaenopsis species. It's flowers are petit (.5-1'2") occurring at any time of year usually on arching, branched stems. It is a shade lover that likes warm nights (65 degrees) and good humidity. Phal. equestris can also be grown mounted on a suitable piece of cork, tree fern or other material. It also readily produces keikis (baby plants) on the green stem that, once they have produced roots of their own, can be removed and grown on as individual plants.
LIMITED. FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER
NOTE: the term "coerulea" usually refers to some shade of blue. In orchids, with a few exceptions, this is mostly wishful thinking. As in the case of Phal. equestris, "coerulea" refers to the light lavender color of the lip - it is certainly not the typical pink or dark rose color of most varieties.
Dendrobium hekouense 2" FS miniature!
$25.00
Dendrobium hekouense
species - Yunnan, China
This is a true miniature, described as growing on the underside of tree branches in dappled light. The flowers, produced in Fall can be up to 1" across. It is also a cool grower that likes a drier rest in Winter. Water and fertilize regularly Summer-Fall; give less water and no fertilizer during Winter months.
FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!!
NEW STOCK, LARGER PLANTS (but still miniature!)
Phalaenopsis lamelligera 'Wilson' 3'' meristem
$30.00
Phalaenopsis lamelligera
species - Borneo
This plant is now considered by most experts a variety of Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi. It is a warm grower (65+ -85 degrees night to day). The plant can flower at any time, but most often in Spring-Summer with fragrant, long-lasting 1-2" flowers. After flowers have fallen, if the stem remains green, the plant can flower again, so don't cut the stem until it has turned brown. It prefers dappled light and can be grown as a mounted plant as well.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Dendrobium laevifolium 2" FS
$30.00
Dendrobium laevifolium
species - New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands, Vanuatu
Beautiful trumpet-like flowers that open to a bit less than 1" to almost 2" across are borne mostly in Summer on miniature plants. These can be grown potted or mounted on appropriate media (cork, redwood, various branches, etc. - Avoid oceanic driftwood). Grow the plants with indirect light with Intermediate-Cool temperatures. Give the plants a "soft" Winter rest (i.e. reduce watering and eliminate fertilizer) until new growth begins in Spring.
These are planted in 2" mesh pots. Try this one as a substitute for the much more difficult to grow Dendrobium cuthbertsoniae
LIMITED! BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Dendrobium mimiense 3"
$22.50
Only a few left!
Dendrobium mimiense
species - Bismark Islands and Papua New Guinea
This is a warm growing, shade loving miniature that blooms in Summer to Fall on a densely flowered inflorescence. In nature, the plants grow on mossy trees just below the mist forests, so good humidity is helpful along with regular watering and feeding. Unusual!
Epidendrum ruizianum 3"
$15.00
Epidendrum ruizianum
species - Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
This is a cool to cold grower that, in nature, in its countries of origin grows as a terrestrial on steep rocky slopes in full sun. We've grown our seedlings successfully with night temperatures around 65 and days to 85 degrees. When mature, the plants can exceed 42" in height. The terminal spike is long, turning sharply downward to about 24", bearing 3-4 "sub-stems" each 6-8" long, each bearing 30-50 1 inch fragrant flowers. Ours are ~ 6" tall, but growing rapidly. They are planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss. You can grow them as we do (for faster growth) or cooler in bright indirect light watering and fertilizing regularly (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section), however do not allow the moss to become soggy.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE!! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Paphiopedilum lowii aureum 'Hilo Gold' AM/AOS X self4"
$65.00
Paphiopedilum lowii alba
species - Malaysia, Java, Sumatra, Sumatra, Borneo
These plants are best grown with temperatures of 65 degrees or warmer at night and 80-85 degree days in dappled light Water and fertilize regularly with the aim of keeping the roots moist rather than soggy.
This is a Spring bloomer that can produce 3-5 - 4" flowers on an arching 24" or longer stem.
VERY LIMITED!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Cattleya percivaliana (sib 'Farah Diba X 'coerulea 'Ondine' 3"
$30.00
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`Cattleya percivaliana
species - Venezuela, Colombia
In its native Venezuela, Cattleya is considered a cool grower that likes full sun and is often found as a lithophyte (rock-grower).. Here it can still be grown with nights of 55-60 degrees and warm days and it would still like bright indirect light. It's best to let the growing medium dry just a bit between waterings and would also like the addition of a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month. It is mostly a Fall-Winter bloomer with 2-4 fragrant flowers measuring up to 5" in size.
This is a sibling cross of the semi-alba 'Farah Diba' and the coerulea 'Ondine'. They may all turn out to be the usual pink form, but they will be C. percivaliana!
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE!!
Laelia lundii coerulea NFS 2"
$25.00
Laelia lundii coerulea
species - Brazil, Bolivia
A miniature species that blooms with 1.5", fragrant flowers in Winter-Spring. The plants are warm growers (65 to 85 degrees night to day) that like dappled light or semi-shade. Allow the roots to dry a bit between applications of water and a liquid or water soluble fertilizer. As these are sometimes lithophytes in nature, they can also be grown on pieces of cork or other suitable media.
Picture to the right and below is the normal Laelia lundii for comparison.
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Phalaenopsis deliciosa (silver leaf) 3"
$27.50
Phalaenopsis deliciosa
species - Himalayas, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Moluccas, Philippines, Sulawesi
Phalaenopsis deliciosa was once known as Kingidium decumbens or Phalaenopsis decumbens, both in error. It differs from our current offering with silvery foliage and more brightly colored flowers. It is a warm grower wanting temperatures of 65+ to 85 degrees night to day. Give the plant indirect light and keep the roots moist, not soggy. Phalaenopsis deliciosa is a small plant at maturity and may bloom at any season holding several 1/2" flowers on a more or less arching stem.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWEING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Gastrochilus sororius 2" FS
$15.00
Gastrochilus sororius
species - Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi
Gastrochilus sororius is a miniature intermediate growing plant that produces it's 1/2" flowers in Fall. At maturity the flowers may occur in dense heads of up to 10. Our plants are flowering size, about 3-4" in leafspan. Grow these with bright indirect light and temperatures of around 60 to 85 degrees night to day. Water so as to keep the roots just moist and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD NOW!!
Oncostele Wildcat 'Garfield' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$30.00
Oncostele Wildcat 'Garfield'
(Ons. Rustic Bridge X Onc. Crowborough)
Probably one of the most rewarding Oncidium Alliance* hybrids of recent date is Oncostele Wildcat. With many varieties in circulation, Wildcat is generally a compact grower with long lasting flowers in the range of 2-2.25" in size. They have also been widely used in hybridizing.
Wildcat would like bright indirect light and is fairly temperature tolerant doing reasonably well with night temperatures from 50 to 65 degrees and day temperatures of 80-85 degrees. These are planted in sphagnum moss and it should be kept moist (i.e. some where in between soggy and dry, though on the drier side of center. Fertilize regularly with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see our in the 'Supplies' section.
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Dendrobium glomeratum 2"
$25.00
Dendrobium glomeratum
species - Moluccas Islands
Although listed as a cool grower, Den. glomeratum can also be grown warmer, with nights or 60 degrees or do and days in the 80's. Ours are in 3" pots of NZ sphagnum moss, but should be mounted on cork or other similar material, or planted in baskets soon to accommodate their strongly pendant nature. Bright indirect light and regular waterings that include a liquid or water soluble fertilizer finish the care regimen except to add that good humidity is very helpful. Plants that have been mounted will require more frequent watering and misting than those in baskets. Though listed as Spring-Summer bloomers, Den. glomeratum can bloom with 1-1.5" flowers at other times as well on both leaved and leafless stems
VERY LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Dendrobium dickasonii 3'' pot
$22.50
Dendrobium dickasonii
species - India, Myanmar, Thailand
Very similar to Den. unicum and Den. lamyaiae yet is unique in its own way. Like the others, Den. dickasonii likes a Winter rest from regular watering and fertilizer, both of which should resume when new growth begins again in Spring at or soon after flowering. Fragrant flowers are 2-2.5" in size.
Care includes indirect light, temperatures on the cool side of intermediate (55-80 degrees) with regular watering and fertilizing until Fall when watering is reduced and fertilizer eliminated.
Our plants are currently leafless and about 3-3.5" tall.
FLOWERING SIZE! NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Dendrobium hancockii (thin leaf) 4"
$30.00
Only a few left!
Dendrobium hancockii
species - China
We have grown Den. hancockii with night temperatures in the high 40's and days in the mid 80's along with bright indirect light. Water and feed all during the Spring and Summer but toward Winter ease up a bit on water and eliminate fertilizer until new growth begins again. It is a late Winter to Spring bloomer for us with flowers that occur on both leaved and leafless canes.
This is a much different variety than those we have offered before. The plants have much thinner leaves and the flowers though more shapely, are smaller. The flowers, occurring 1-2 per stem, are about 1.25" across and are fragrant.
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Macodes petola 2"
$25.00
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Macodes petola
species - Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Malaysia, Philippines, Iriomote Islands of Japan
Here is another of the "Jewel Orchids" so named for their foliage. Flowers are not the center of attraction for this group. This is a plant that likes dappled - semi- bright indirect light, and warm temperatures (nights of 65 and up). The plant consists of fleshy, creeping rhizomes. Very important are watering and medium. The medium should be quick draining and should not be allowed to either dry out thoroughly or to remain soggy. We've had some success using "Cactus Mix" for other species and it is said that straight sphagnum moss or a sphagnum moss mix will do.
NOTE: Although our plants are near flowering size, we have not listed them as such since they are usually bought for their foliage.
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Aerangis biloba 2"
$22.50
Aerangis biloba
species - Central Africa, Tropical West Africa
This is a small Angracoid plant (looks like an Angraecum) that blooms with nocturnally fragrant flowers in Spring-Summer. It is a warm grower (65+-85 degrees night to day) that like good humidity, dappled light with regular watering a fertilizing-be especially careful as these are young plants in a coarse mix. They can be grown mounted on cork or other suitable material (don't use marine driftwood!) or in baskets or small pots. Though small, our plants are near flowering size (cared for properly they should bloom next season).
NOT BLOOMING SIZE! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM!!
Picture to the right is that of a mature blooming plant.
Phalaenopsis mariae FS 3"
$22.50
Phalaenopsis mariae
species - Philippines, Borneo
Here's a small sized, shade loving, sometimes fragrant little gem that can bloom Summer-Fall on a pendant to 24" sometimes branched stem bearing few to many 1.5-2" flowers. Phal. mariae is a warm grower best kept above 65 degrees at night. Our plants are 8-10" in leafspan.
BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Plant picture to follow.
Galeopetalum Starburst 'Parkside' AM/AOS 4" NFS
$27.50
Galeopetalum Starburst 'Parkside' AM/AOS
(Galeottia fimbriata X Z. Jumpin Jack)
A rather startling Zygopetalum hybrid registered in 2009. Flowers are almost 3" across 3-4 per upright stem and display the best attributes of both parents.
Our plants are 4" mericlones that will, if cared for properly, be ready for first blooms next season (~April- August) Grow these as you would Zygopetalums with cool-warm temperatures (55-80 Night to day), dappled or semi-bright light and moist roots. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month; Zygopetalums and their hybrids tend to root heavily and should not be allowed to become cramped in their pots.
Our plants are likely to need repotting after the current growth matures; they are planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss and it makes an excellent substrate for Galeopetalums, Zygopetalums, etc.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!!
Burrageara Sunkissed 'Butterscotch' 4" in spike/bud
$27.50
Burrageara Sunkissed 'Butterscotch''
(Burr. Living Fire X Colm. Catatante)
This is a long lasting brightly colored 1.50" flower that is as easy to grow as can be. It likes bright indirect light and a range of temperatures, ideally 55-60 degrees at night and 75-85 during the day.. Regular watering and feeding is best and avoid extremes (bone dry/constantly soggy), aim for moist. If you're going to make a mistake make it on the dry side-the cure is water.
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Oncidium Sweet Sugar (various) 4" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED!!
$27.50
Oncidium Sweet Sugar (various)*
(Aloha Iwanaga X varicosum)
NOTE: "various" refers to a variety of clones all very similar to 'Lemon Drop'
Want a bit of sun in you room? Here's one for you, Oncidium Sweet Sugar. It's 2" flowers are a bright lemon yellow. up to 30 in number, on an upright stem around 2' tall, often branching. Sweet Sugar is a light lover, so plenty of bright indirect light is what to grow it in, however for short times it can survive in lower light for displaying.
Water and fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section); aim for evenly moist while growing or flowering, never soggy. A little dryer after flowers fall. Night temperatures of 55-65 will do fine.
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Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle 'Wilson #66' 3" NFS meristem
$35.00
$28.00
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle
(tetraspis X Dragon Tree Eagle)
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle (Tying Shin Orchids is the originator) is mostly Phalaenopsis tetraspis (50%) and therefore the growing conditions will be very much the same: night-day temperatures of 65-85 degrees, shade, humidity and medium that is kept moist (not soggy).
Flowers are about 2" across and plants are 6-8" in leafspan.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER.
Phalaenopsis Mituo King Bellina 3" FS meristem
$35.00
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Mituo King Bellina
(LD's Bear King X LD Bellina Eagle)
Phalaenopsis Mituo King Bellina take after the species that make up 66% of it's genetics (bellina, violacea and amboinensis), that is, leaves are shiny, wide and held pretty mucin a horizontal position. Our plants are over 6" in leafspan so we've listed them as flowering size. fLOWERS ARE LONG LASTING AND VERY FRAGRANT.
Treat these about the same way as you would Phalaenopsis bellina, that is: shady, warm (65+ degree nights) with regular watering and feeding aim to keep the roots just damp.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis Yaphon Evergreen 'Wilson' 3" meristem
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Yaphon Evergreen
(Chang Maw Evergreen X Ho's Kuangfeng Glory)
Petite (1,5") clear chartreuse flowers with a firm texture and glossy finish and a white lip make up Phalaenopsis Yaphon Evergreen. Plants are wide leaved and a medium light green.
Treat these as you would most Phalaenopsis of this type, that is, give them subdued light and warm nights (65+ degrees). Water and fertilize regularly but avoid over-wet soggy conditions. To achieve this, water thoroughly, but only as often as needed to keep the medium (moss) moist.
LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER
Phalaenopsis Yu-Yang Little Peacock 3" meristem
$27.50
Phalaenopsis Yu-Yang Little Peacock
(Purple Martin X amabilis)
A very interesting combination! Phal. Purple Martin is 75% Phal. violacea and 25%Phal. pulcherrima and is a medium "blue" color with a violet lip. The Phal. amabilis is white. Flowers will likely be >2", several to a mature stem and will be best displayed in a hanging basket or supported.
These plants will arrive in flexible, clear plastic grower containers.
LIMITED! IN SPIKE & BUD NOW!!
Rlc. Lustrous Jade NFS 4"
$30.00
Rlc. Lustrous Jade
(Ta-Shiang Yellow Dragon X Haw Yuan Gold)
Beautiful clear green flowers 6" or more in size held 2 per growth on a compact plant. Like most Cattleyas, Jade benefits from bright indirect light, with night temperatures of 60 degrees or more. Regular watering and feeding are also essential, however allow the plants to dry slightly between waterings.
LIMITED! NEAR BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Brassavola Jimminey Cricket 4" FS
$30.00
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Brassavola Jimminey Cricket
(nodosa X digbyana)
Now correctly known as Rhynchovola Jimminey Cricket, this is a mostly Summer bloomer that produces 1 or 2 very fragrant (at night), pale green to white 5" flowers. The plants grow with Intermediate to warm temperatures (60-85 degrees night to day) and bright light. Water and fertilize regularly (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section), but allow the plants to dry somewhat between waterings. Easy!
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Rth. Hsinying Fancy Gold FS 4"
$30.00
Rth. Hsinying Fancy Gold
(Golden Love X Tainan Gold)
The plant and flowers stand just a taste over 6" above the medium and the 3" flowers are real eyecatchers. Best grown with temperatures from above 60 degrees at night to 80 or so during the day. Bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing will complete the care regimen.
LIMITED! FLOWER SIZE, NOT NECESSARILY IN SHEATH OR BUD!! DON"T WAIT!
Miltonia Hajime Ono 'Raspberry' 4" FS
$27.50
Miltonia Hajime One
(Martin Orenstein X Pearl Ono)
Beautiful pansy-like flowers in excess of 3" in size that bloom for us mostly during late Fall to Spring. In general, Miltonias appreciate cooler temperatures (~55-75 degrees night to day) but also bright indirect light. Ours are planted in sphagnum moss which is an ideal medium because it stays moist, however care should be taken not to so water so frequently the it becomes soggy constantly. Good air circulation and humidity are also helpful to see them do their best. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your watering regimen twice a month.
Avoid hot, dry still locations if you want them to last well or to grow on. Those crinkled leaves you may hear about are the result of these conditions. The plant may be brought back to normal growth with a change in environment, but the damaged leaves will not. It's also a good idea to remove fallen flowers from the leaves as they can damage if not removed.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Miltonia Ambre's Charm 4" FS
$25.00
Miltonia Ambre's Charm
(Ambre X Lynne Waihee)
Beautiful pansy-like flowers in excess of 3" in size that bloom for us mostly during late Fall to Spring. In general, Miltonias appreciate cooler temperatures (~55-75 degrees night to day) but also bright indirect light. Ours are planted in sphagnum moss which is an ideal medium because it stays moist, however care should be taken not to so water so frequently the it becomes soggy constantly. Good air circulation and humidity are also helpful to see them do their best. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your watering regimen twice a month.
Avoid hot, dry still locations if you want them to last well or to grow on. Those crinkled leaves you may hear about are the result of these conditions. The plant may be brought back to normal growth with a change in environment, but the damaged leaves will not. It's also a good idea to remove fallen flowers from the leaves as they can damage if not removed.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle 'Wilson #66' 4'' FS
$40.00
Only a few left!
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle
(tetraspis X Dragon Tree Eagle)
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle (Tying Shin Orchids is the originator) is mostly Phalaenopsis tetraspis (50%) and therefore the growing conditions will be very much the same for the hybrid: night-day temperatures of 65-85 degrees, with semi-shade and humidity. Water so as to keep the medium moist (not soggy).
Flowers are about 2" in size; the plants have a 10-16" leafspan.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER.
Phalaenopsis Chienlung Happy Queen 'Wilson' 3"
$30.00
Chienlung Happy Queen
(KS Happy Eagle X Ld's Bear Queen)
Here is another offering from the Polychilos Section of he genus Phalaenopsis. P. Chienlung Happy Queen, P. Yin's Black Eagle, LD's Bear Queen, P. Mituo King Bellina and P. LD Sun Rose, all currently on our list are basically recombination of the related species P. bellina, P violacea, P. amboinensis, P. venosa and P. lueddemanniana plus a few others all in different percentages genetically.
Happy Queen is heavier in P. violacea and balanced in P. bellina and P. venosa, and will bear fragrant flowers around 2.25" in size held on short stems above the foliage. Like the others of this group it would like night temperatures of 65+ degrees or more and will benefit from humidity and air movement in shady conditions. Again, aim to keep the roots just moist and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your watering regiment twice a month.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURENTLY IN SPIKE OR BUD!!
Plant picture to follow
Phalaenopsis Yaphon Image 'Wilson'
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Yaphon Image
(Chang Maw Jade X Yaphon Lover)
Yaphon Image is relatively simple genetically, combining and re-combining only 3 species -Phal. amboinensis, Phal. micholitzii and Phal. violacea. The flowers are about 2" in size with a waxy texture and are long lasting. Like most Phalaenopsis, Image would like indirect light, warm nights (65 degrees and above) and days in the 80's. Keep the roots moist (not soggy) and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month.
LIMITED!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Plant photo to follow.
Brookside Orchids Online Gift Cards
$30.00 - $150.00
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Medium Orchid Arrangement
$120.00
Medium Brookside Orchid arrangement. Our arrangements are made to order. Place your order and our arrangement expert, Grace, will call you to discuss customizing your arrangement.Â
Arrangement options include: flower color, pot,dried branches, tillandsias, bromeliads, ferns, pebbles, moss, etc.
Phalaenopsis available in: purple, white, peach (limited), pink and yellow.Â
Oncidiums available in: yellow/orange, brown/yellow, red/yellow (fall colors)Â
*Bay Area (San Francisco, South Bay, East Bay) delivery available for a $25 flat fee.
**Images are only an example of what we can create for you. Actual arrangement outcome may vary from images.
Large Orchid Arrangement
$200.00
Large Brookside Orchid arrangement. Our arrangements are made to order.Place your order and our arrangement expert, Grace, will call you to discuss customizing your arrangement.Â
Arrangement options include: flower color, pot,dried branches, tillandsias, bromeliads, ferns, pebbles, moss, etc.
Phalaenopsis available in: purple, white, peach (limited), pink and yellow.Â
Oncidiums available in: yellow/orange, brown/yellow, red/yellow (fall colors)Â
*Bay Area (San Francisco, South Bay, East Bay) delivery available for a $25 flat fee.Â
**Images are only an example of what we can create for you. Actual arrangement outcome may vary from images.
Small Orchid Arrangement
$50.00
Small Brookside Orchid arrangement. Our arrangements are made to order. Place your order and our arrangement expert, Grace,will call you to discuss customizing your arrangement.
Options include: flower color, pot,dried branches, tillandsias, bromeliads, ferns, pebbles, moss, etc.
Phalaenopsis available in: purple, white, peach (limited), pink and yellow.
Oncidiums available in: yellow/orange, brown/yellow, red/yellow (fall colors)
*Bay Area delivery available for a $25 flat fee.**Images are only an example of what we can create for you. Actual arrangement outcome may vary from images.
Corona long straight snip
$15.00
Corona long straight snip
These snips are excellent for those of you who sterilize your cutting tools with flame (and you do sterilize them between plants don't you?) because the metal handles extend to the full length of the grip. In other words if you overheat the blades, you can melt the grip, but the blades will not fall out of the handles as they do with some popular garden scissors.
They are also able to be sharpened and work well even on the toughest rhizome.
Romeo 24.14.14 Fertilizer
$7.95
Romeo 24.14.14 Fertilizer
1 LB Resealable Bag.
This is a higher Nitrogen fertilizer made locally and is excellent for all plants especially orchids. Nitrogen is the major growth element for plants and because orchids are often grown is what are essentially non-nutritive media, nitrogen is essential for good plant health and growth.
Apply at the rate of 1 teaspoon/gallon of water (do not use dry) especially during seasons when your plants are in active growth. We actually recommend using fertilizing every other watering, but remember that it is not a good idea to fertilize plants that have been allowed to become over-dry.
Maudiae-type Paphiopedilums Hybrids 4" IN BUD - MIXED COLORS
$22.50
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Paphiopedilum Maudiae-type Hybrids 4" IN BUD, NAMED!
An array of these popular houseplant orchids.
All have name tags with parentage.
Available in mixed colors.
Flowers are long lasting and the plants are among the best for lower light and growing under lights.
Temperature: warmer nights are best 60-65 degrees
Light: low light tolerant. This doesn't mean no light, rather dappled light, no direct sun.
Water: keep medium moist, not soggy, fertilize regularly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The plants you receive will be in bud. We cannot guarantee any color choice.
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Decorator Bromeliads 6"
$35.00
Decorator Bromeliads
If you're looking for something that is long lasting, colorful and takes relatively little care, try one of our Decorator Bromeliads. They come in a variety of colors, but with the same "vase-like" shape. They are reasonable temperature tolerant (avoid freezing and unprotected frost), but will do well in bright to dappled light. It's best to keep fresh water in the center of the plant, watering occasionally at the root. The colorful floral bracts that hide the small flowers will hold their color for weeks after the flowers themselves have died.
SELECTIONS VARY. AT THE NURSERY ONLY!
Stanhopea (connata 'Orangeade' X tigrina 'Predator' FCC/AOS) 2.25"
$12.50
Stanhopea (connata X tigrina 'Predator' FCC/AOS
This is one of the most vigorous seedling crosses we've seen! It will be a bit of a wait to see first flowering, but we wanted to make them available to those of you who like Stanhopeas as well as the surprise of seedlings. These will be cool tolerant (tigrina can take temperatures into the low 40's), fragrant, and should be grown in baskets in a year or two. Stanhopeas also like to be shady and moist at the roots.
Flowers may appear Spring-Fall, should be 5-6" in size, 3-4 in a pendant cluster and should be very fragrant. As to color? Surprise!!
NOTE: pictures of the PARENTS appear to the right - Stan. connata above Stan. tigrina.
NOTE: taxonomists have now reclassified Stanhopea tigrina and, therefore the clone 'Predator' belongs to the new species it is now Stanhopea nigroviolacea 'Predator' the "violet-purple Stanhopea".
New Zealand 3A Sphagnum Moss 150gm (3/4lb)
$25.00
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss 3/4lb (dry weight)
Sphagnum moss is a soilless planting medium. It can also be used as a liner for hanging baskets and can be used as a filler of dead space for arrangements.
(It measures about 3.5" X 5" X 9" pictured in the front of the 3 shown)
Also available at the nursery in 1.1lb and 2.2lb sizes.
NOW AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING AND PICK-UP AT THE NURSERY
New Zealand 3A Sphagnum Moss 500gm (1.1lb)
$50.00
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss 1.1lb (dry weight)
Sphagnum moss is a soilless planting medium. It can also be used as a liner for hanging baskets and can be used as a filler of dead space for arrangements.
(It measures about 5.5" X 8.5" X 9.5" pictured on the left of the 3 shown)
Also available at the nursery or to ship in 150 gm, 1 Kg and 3 Kg sizes.
NOW AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING AND PICK-UP AT THE NURSERY
New Zealand 3A Sphagnum Moss 1Kg (2.2lb)
$80.00
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss 2.2 lbs (dry weight)
Sphagnum moss is a soilless planting medium. It can also be used as a liner for hanging baskets and can be used as a filler of dead space for arrangements.
(It measures about 7" X 11" X 14" pictured to the right of the 3 shown)
Also available at the nursery in 3/4lb and 1.1lb sizes.
Dendrobium Summerwine 4"
$25.00
Dendrobium Summerwine
(Paskal Kuning 'Sheldon's Delight' AM/AOS X lasianthera)
In the pictures to the right, you can see both parents. Bottom center is Den. Paskal Kuning, a compact plant with 2.3" flowers; to its right is Dendrobium lasianthera, a large growing plant from New Guinea with stems of 2.5" flowers.
This is a seedling cross and therefore you should expect some variability. The flower pictured to the right above was the first to bloom; it was about 2.3" across on a stem of 9 flowers.
Summerwine would like warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day), bright light with regular watering and fertilizing. They are planted in New Zealand orchid bark for fast draining.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER.
New Zealand 4A Sphagnum Moss 1Kg ( 2.2lb)
$90.00
Only a few left!
New Zealand 4A Sphagnum Moss 2.2 lbs (dry weight)
Sphagnum moss is a soilless planting medium. It can also be used as a liner for hanging baskets and can be used as a filler of dead space for arrangements.
(It measures about 7" X 11" X 14" pictured to the right of the 3 shown)
Also available at the nursery in 3/4lb and 1.1lb sizes for 3A grades.
Dendrobium Akaishi FS 2"
$27.50
Dendrobium Akaishi
(victoria-reginae X bracteosum)
Probably best grown with intermediate conditions, Dendrobium Akaishi grows much like its Den. victoria-reginae parent, blooming from both leaved and bare canes and more than once on the same cane. Flowers are about 1.5" across and may appear at any season. These are planted in 2" rose pots (~3" deep) and stand 10-12"+ out of the pot. Give these bright - semi-bright indirect light, temperatures from about 60-85 degrees night to day and keep them moist not soggy. They do not require a rest period.
LIMITED! FLOWEING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER.
Dendrobium Tropical Sunrise mounted FS
$25.00
Dendrobium Tropical Sunrise
(Golden Gate Sunrise X lawesii)
This recently registered cross bloomed for the first time last month. Flowers are variable as pictured and are about 1.25" long and a little over 1" wide. and bloom on the bare canes from the prior year's growth. We have grown them somewhat warm (65-85 degrees night to day), but it's possible that they will grow somewhat cooler because of the lawesii parent. They like bright indirect light, regular watering and feeding and seem to bloom at any time of year.
LIMITED. FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis Eiderstedt 3" NFS
$22.50
Phalaenopsis Eiderstedt
(cornu-cervi X venosa)
This is the combination of 2 pretty much shade loving species both of which are warm growers as well. The 1.5-2" flowers are, as shown, glossy and also long lasting. They appear to be Summer bloomers, but will probably bloom at other times as well.
Grow this one with subdued light, warm temps (65-85 (night to day) and aim to keep the roots moist, not constantly soggy.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Vandaglossum Pixie Star 3" FS
$20.00
Vandaglossum Pixie Star
(Holcoglossum amesianum X Vanda falcata)
This is a newly registered hybrid blooming for the first time less than 3 years from the date of pollination! We've grown this with temperatures of about 65 - 85 degrees night to day, but the Vanda falcata parent may have also introduced some cool tolerance. This added to bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing make up the basic regimen. The plants are in 3" pots, however be careful not to keep the potting medium overwet as bot parents resent this.
The plants are flowering size and this is their blooming season. As the plants mature, it is very likely that they will produce multiple flowering size growths and therefore multiple flowering stem a one time. The first to flower had 6 1.5" fragrant flowers!
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!!
Bulbophyllum Micah Maetani 2"
$15.00
Bulbophyllum Micah Maetani
(dearei X echinolabium)
These seedlings have been very speedy growers. Examples of the parent plants are shown to the right of the plant picture. Bulbophyllum dearei is about 3" long while Bulbophyllum echinolabium is about 16". Micah Maetani is around 5" vertically, but since these are seedlings the size may vary. Flowers will be held on stems around 8" that may require staking. Bloom time is likely Summer.
The plants would appreciate dappled light warm nights and days (65-85 night to day) and moist (not soggy roots). Good humidity and air movement are also helpful. It is also likely that they will also retain a reduced version of the smell of Bulb. echinolabium.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Rhynchovola David Sander 4" NFS
$27.50
Rhynchovola David Sander
(Rhyncholaelia digbyana X B. nodosa)
Fragrant flowers (nocturnal) are from about 4-6.5" across occurring singly on semi-pendant stems mostly in the Summer. Our plants are growing in a medium grade of New Zealand pine bark and though is has shown itself to last longer the fir bark i should not be allowed to become broken down before repotting is considered.
The plants are best grown in bright indirect light with temperature from 60+ to 85 degrees night to day. Regular watering and fertilizing (see ours in the "Supplies" section), but allow the roots to dry some between waterings
BLOOMING SIZE, UT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM!!
Dendrobium lindleyi Mounted
$25.00
Dendrobium lindleyi
species - India, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China
This is a small sized, Winter blooming Dendrobium. Flowers are 1-2" in size, fragrant, held 5-15 on a pendant stem if mounted and arching to pendant in grown in a pot. It can be grown as an intermediate (~60 degrees at night), but needs a cool, dry Winter rest to bloom well. It likes bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing until the rest begins at which time eliminate fertilizer and reduce watering to an occasional misting.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Epicattleya Wintergreen 3" FS
$20.00
Epicattleya Wintergreen
(Epidendrum pseudepidendrum X Cattleya loddigesii alba)
Similar in growth to the well known Epicattleya Rene Marques, but some will be simply green and yellow while others will have a reddish column. The plants should get to be around 32" at maturity. Most have these have put up their first juvenile buds and these have been cut, but none have been selected for color or other features.
Wintergreen is basically an intermediate grower with nights around 60 or so with bright indirect light and regular watering and fertilizing that allows the plants to dry slightly between applications.
LIMITED!
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss 4A 3 Kg Bale
$210.00
New Zealand 4A Sphagnum Moss 3 Kg (dry weight)
Sphagnum moss is a soilless planting medium. It is excellent for de-flasking seedlings as well as to help keep moisture around the roots of mounted plants. It can also be used as a liner for hanging baskets and can be used as a filler of dead space for arrangements. It measures about 18 X 14 X 12" and is free of the occasional spines found in moss from some other sources. It is dried, not sterilized.
Also available in 3A grade at the nursery in 150gm, 500gm and 1 Kg packages..
New Zealand 3A Sphagnum Moss 3 Kg. Bale
$185.00
New Zealand 3A Sphagnum Moss 3 Kg (dry weight)
Sphagnum moss is a soilless planting medium. It is excellent for de-flasking seedlings as well as to help keep moisture around the roots of mounted plants. It can also be used as a liner for hanging baskets and can be used as a filler of dead space for arrangements. It measures about 18 X 14 X 12" and is free of the occasional spines found in moss from some other sources. It is dried and compressed not sterilized.
Also available in 3A grade online and at the nursery in 150gm, 500gm and 1 Kg packages.
NOTE: Mixed orders of moss and plants should be ordered separately and will be shipped separately.
Cattleya Volcano Pride 4"
$30.00
Only a few left!
Cattleya Volcano Pride
(Maui Plum X harrisoniana)
Expect tall, multi-flowered bifoliate Cattleya plants with 3-4" flowers in shades of pink, red to reddish brown with good shape and substance. These are growing vigorously and while still in 4" pots should be first blooming size in 6-8 months.
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Dendrobium Hawaiian Delight FS 4"
$30.00
Dendrobium Hawaiian Delight
(Micro Chip X Nida)
Here is an interesting Dendrobium hybrid from Hawaii. Interesting because one grandparent is Dendrobium Micro Chip a Den. aberrans hybrid. The plants are compact because of the influence of Micro Chip and the flowers are long lasting, 1.5 to about 2" in size in both solids and stripes. They like bright indirect light and coolish to intermediate temperatures (50 -85 degrees night to day). Water and fertilize year-round as these do not need a Winter rest.
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IB SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Haraella retrocalla "Splash" mounted
$17.50
Haraella retrocalla
species - Taiwan
This is a true miniature, great for a terrarium or Wardian case. Its ~3/4" flowers appear in Fall-Winter and are relatively long lasting and fragrant. Haraella likes semi-bright light and cool-intermediate temperatures. Our plants are mounted on cork chips and will benefit from frequent misting or watering. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen twice a month.
These are unique in that they are splash-petalled, that is the dark spot that normally appears on the lip is reproduced on the petals as well.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Aerangis luteoalba v. rhodosticta FS mounted
$30.00
Aerangis luteoalba v. rhodosticta
species - Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo, Zaire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
One of the most popular miniature orchids. It can flower Winter - Spring with few to many flat, fragrant 1-1.5" flowers on pendant stems. As the plant matures, several stems are possible at the same time.
Aerangis luteoalba likes dappled light, warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day) and good humidity. They are best mounted on cork or other suitable material and benefit from frequent misting especially during the Summer months when the plants are in full growth mode. Reduce, but don't eliminate water during the Winter. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Brassolaelia Yellow Bird 4" NFS
$25.00
Bl. Yellow Bird
(Bl. Richard Mueller (4N) X Brassavola nodosa)
Compact and floriferous, this remake of the popular Bl. Yellow Bird may have up to 6 - 4" .flowers per stem - some will have spots on the lip, some on the reverse side of the petals some will be pale, some pure yellow and others bi-colored with pinkish tan petals and sepals and a yellow lip. They can easily become "specimen plants in a short time.
Yellow Bird prefers bright light and benefits from avoiding old, broken down media. Water regularly adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer, but allow the plant to dry slightly between waterings. Temperatures of around 65-85 degrees night to day would be best.
LIMITED !! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM!!!