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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!
Holcoglossum kimballianum 3"
$20.00
Holcoglossum kimballianum
species - Myanmar, Thailand and Laos, Asia
Grown from seed
These new seedlings are vigorous growers and will probably reach first blooming size next year if grown properly. We give them plenty of bright indirect light, regular water and fertilizer and night temperatures of around 60 degrees. These plants are in 3" plastic pots.
Fall is their flowering time and at maturity plants can produce up to 20 - 2" fragrant, flowers on upright to nodding stems. Holcoglossum kimballianum can also be grown in a basket as they tend to ramble a bit or can be mounted on cork or other suitable material.
LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM
Phalaenopsis japonica near flowering size 3" pot
$27.50
Only a few left!
Phalaenopsis (Sedirea) japonica
species - Japan, Korea, Ryukyu Islands, SW China
Flowers here are 1-1.5" across are are sweetly fragrant. First blooms may be 3-5 in number, but as the plant matures it may produce multiple stems of 6-10 blooms each. Our plants are 5-6" in leafspan, but should grow to more than twice that if cared for properly.
Some are now calling this plant Phalaenopsis, but unlike most of the Phalaenopsis we're familiar with, Phal. japonica likes cool, shady conditions and does well in a coarse, fast draining medium or mounted. Give them regular watering and fertilizing year-round, but avoid over-wet, soggy mix. Blooming season is mostly Spring-Summer.
LIMITED!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD, OR BLOOM!!
Maudiae-type Paphiopedilums Hybrids 4" IN BUD - MIXED COLORS
$22.50
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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Angraecum leonis 4" LIMITED NFS
$30.00
Angraecum leonis
sibling cross ('Starbright' X 'Starlight')
species - Comoros Islands
grown from captive seed
Re-released in a larger size, these Angraecums measure about 7-8' across. Flowers are about 3" across and smell of jasmine. We grow these under intermediate conditions (^0-65 degree nights and 80+ degrees days) with bright indirect light and regular watering and feeding. Keep a bit drier in Winter. Blooming season is spring-Fall.
NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER.
Rhyncholaelia (Brassavola) digbyana 4" NFS
$30.00
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Rhyncholaelia digbyana
species - Southern Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica
This is a sun lover! Bright indirect light is a must to see it do well; direct sun at midday should be avoided, but at other times will not hurt. Be careful not to place your plant close to a south or west facing, unobstructed window! Water and fertilize regularly, allowing the plant to dry slightly between waterings, but lessen both after new growths have fully matured.
"Digby" would like warm nights and days (60-65 to 85 + degrees night to day).
Amazing and fragrant (lemony) flowers up to 7" are produced singly (one per growth) mostly during the Summer.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE-NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
NOTE: this plant does not like old spent mixes. It does well as a mounted specimen too.
Dendrobium aberrans 2"
$22.50
Dendrobium aberrans
species - Papua & New Guinea
This petite Dendrobium is a real cool customer. That is it can stand to be quite cool seasonally and at night, but can also do well growing warm during warmer weather. Plants are just over 2" tall and like bright indirect light. Flowers are about half an inch across occurring in clusters Winter, Spring and Fall. Water and fertilizer should be reduced during the Winter, but otherwise water to keep the medium just moist. Good humidity is also helpful. Avoid still, hot and dry conditions.
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Dendrobium faciferum 4" FS
$30.00
Dendrobium faciferum
species - Lesser Sunda Islands, the Moluccas, Sulawesi
Den. faciferum likes warm nights and days (65-85+) and bright indirect light. If temperatures go higher, remember that good air movement and humidity will help avoid sunburn on the leaves. Try to keep plants that like bright light from being caught dry at the roots on especially hot, sunny days. Water and fertilize regularly with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section). This one does not require a dry "rest".
Adjust the watering to fit prevailing conditions whether in your house or greenhouse. In general you'll need to water less frequently in cooler, darker seasons, but remember that houses are much drier that, for example, greenhouses. It is wise to become acquainted with how fast your plants become dry.
Our plants are multi-growth, stand 12-15 " above the pot and are planted in NZ pine bark.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!.
Coelogyne salmonicolor 3" FS
$20.00
Coelogyne salmonicolor
species - Sumatra
This is an intermediate to cool, shady grower that like to be moist at the roots. It's rather thin leaves are otherwise easy to burn at the tips. On a mature plant, the flowers can be up to 4" and occur on a semi-pendant stem arising from the center of a new growth.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD/FLOWER.
Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis 3" NFS
$30.00
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Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis
species - Sumatra
This one is for the Phalaenopsis species collector. It has often been sited as Phalaenopsis sumatrana, but is considered different enough to have achieved species status. Like Phalaenopsis tetraspis, P. inscriptiosinensis likes it shady, warm (65-85 degrees night -day), humid and moist at the roots (not soggy).
Flowers are 1-1.5" across and plants are 6-8" in leafspan.
LIMITED. NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER.
Phalaenopsis stuartiana v. nobilis (sibling cross) 3" NFS
$30.00
Phalaenopsis stuartiana v. nobilis
('Fragrance' X 'Wilson')
species - Mindinao the Philippines
A surprising variation of the normally pretty, white species with maroon spots on the lower sepals. This is a Winter-Spring bloomer and plants are near flowering size (7-9" leafspan). The leaves are a dark green flushed with purple underneath. Flowers are about 2" and are held on branching stems; mature plants can produce up to 100 somewhat fragrant flowers.
Phalaenopsis stuartiana comes from humid forests on the island of MIndinao and in cultivation like shade, warm nights (65 degrees and up) and moist roots. They are offered in pots, but because of their long somewhat pendant or low arching stems display better when mounted or grown in hanging baskets.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Flowers begin to open more yellow on the reverse and in a few days start showing color on the front..
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER.
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica 4"
$30.00
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica
species - Luzon, the Philippines
A lovely somewhat cool growing Dendrobium from the mountainous areas of Central Luzon. Flowers are around 3" across and differ from the other Den. sanderae we are offering. They like bright indirect light, intermediate to cool temperatures (55-85 degrees night-day) with regular watering and fertilizing UNTIL Fall when both should be reduced somewhat to be resumed as new growths appear.
LIMITED!!
FLOWERING SIZE-NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Plant picture to follow.
Vanilla planifolia 2" pot
$30.00
Only a few left!
Vanilla planifolia
species - West Indies, S. Florida, Central and northern S. America
This is the commercial Vanilla plant grown around the world to produce vanilla seasoning. It is so valuable that in Madagascar, it is guarded by armed men. Coca Cola once tried to replace vanilla with the artificial flavoring "vanillin" in their famous soft drink, calling it "New Coke" and it was met with such disfavor that they returned quickly to the original recipe.
Vanilla planifolia is just one of over 100 other species of the genus that are found mostly in wet, humid, tropical areas around the world. As this suggests, the plants would like warm conditions (65+-85 degrees night to day) with regular watering (keep moist) and applications of fertilizer and especially while they are small, good humidity. They would also like indirect or semi-shady light.
Flowering size plants are usually in excess of 8' and grow rather vine-like. Flowers are about 2-2.5" across, do not open widely, are short-lived, fragrant (but not like "vanilla") and are borne on short stems of up to 20 opening successively. Pollination should take place in the morning when the flowers first open.
Our plants are actively growing, about 16" tall and are planted in 2" Rose pots.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE!!
Vanda jennae 3"
$20.00
Vanda jennae
species - Sulawesi
This species is a somewhat rare in circulation. It prefers warm condition (65-85 degrees night to day) with bright light Allow the plant to dry somewhat between waterings, but keep it on a year-round schedule of water and fertilizer, paying attention to the seasonal cycle: less of both in the shorter, darker, cooler months normal during the longer, brighter, warmer ones.
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Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica 3' FS sibling cross
$30.00
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Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica
species - Polillo and Palawan Islands, Philippines
This is a warm growing (65-85 degrees night-day), shade loving orchid with fragrant 2-3.5" flowers that blooms mostly late Spring-Summer. It is best grown like most Phalaenopsis hybrids, i.e. kept moist, not soggy, given regular applications of fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies section).
The plant may produce several, stems each bearing a few long-lasting flowers, readily produces keikis (vegetative new growths borne off the stem) and as long as the stems remain green, they may continue to flower.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Phalaenopsis equestris coerulea 3" FS
$27.50
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.
Phalaenopsis celebensis - 3" NFS seedlings
$35.00
Phalaenopsis celebensis
species - Sulawesi
This shade loving, warm growing species has some of the loveliest foliage of all but perhaps the Jewel Orchids. It is best mounted on cork or other suitable material and needs year-round watering and fertilizing. It is normally a Summer bloomer producing a many flowered arching to pendant stem of flowers just over an inch in size.
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Coelogyne xyrekes 3" NFS
$22.50
Coelogyne xyrekes
species - Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra
This is a lovely plant the leaves of which are bronzy to pinkish when young. Flowers are nearly 3" and are produced in late Winter-Spring on a pendant 4-8" stem, flowering more or less successively with 2-5 flowers.
Coelogyne xyrekes is an intermediate to cool grower (55-60 degrees tp 75-80 night to day) and prefers dappled or diffused light. They do well for us in NZ sphagnum moss that should not be allowed to thoroughly dry out. Add a water soluble or liquid fertilizer to the water regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
LIMITED! NEAR FlRST FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis zebrina NFS 3" sibling cross
$30.00
Phalaenopsis zebrina
species - Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra
This is a warm growing, shade-loving plant with about 1.5" nicely fragrant flowers that blooms in Spring and Summer on short, to 5 flowered stems. Some accept this as a variety of Phalaenopsis sumatrana.
Grow these with dappled light, and temperatures of 65-85 degrees night to day with good humidity and regular watering and feeding (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section).
NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD, SPIKE OR FLOWER>
Phalaenopsis tetraspis coerulea NFS 3" sibling cross
$35.00
Phalaenopsis tetraspis coerulea
species - Sumatra, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This is a warm growing, shade loving plant that blooms with 1.5-2.5 inch fragrant flowers held on branched or unbranched to 16" stems during Summer months. It benefits from temperatures from 65-85 degrees night to day, good humidity and regular watering aimed at keeping its roots moist (not soggy!).
NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
LIMIT 5 PLANTS/ORDER
Phalaenopsis amboinensis NFS 3" sibling cross
$30.00
Phalaenopsis amboinensis
species - Ambon Island, Sulawesi, Papua & New Guinea and Indonesia
This is a warm grower that produces musk-scented 2-3" flowers during late Winter-Spring. Phalaenopsis amboinensis has been used extensively in hybridizing contributing a rich yellow coloration and floral longevity among other things to its offspring. Flower stems of about 8" are produced both under and laterally and slightly arching above the foliage.
NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER
Plant picture coming.
Bulbophyllum graveolens 4" FS
$35.00
Bulbophyllum graveolens
species - New Guinea
Not often offered, Bulbophyllum graveolens bears large paddle shaped upright leaves on rather quadrangular pseudobulbs. The 2" flowers usually occur in Spring and are borne on a rather short stem in a many flowered umbel (a rather tight circular configuration).
This plant likes semi-shade, warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day) with good humidity with regular watering and feeding. Be warned however, this plant would not make a good house warming gift when in flower - it is one of the "stinky" ones!
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER
Grammatophyllum scriptum 'Irian Jaya' X self 3''
$17.50
Grammatophyllum scriptum
species - Irian Jaya (West Papua, Indonesia)
Have you ever wished you could grow a Grammatophyllum scriptum (the "Leopard Orchid"), but thought they were just too big? Here's a more compact version. It isn't the miniature you may have heard of , but it is manageable, plants topping out around 24" at maturity with flower stems up to 36". The long-lasting flowers are about 1.5" across and are 30-36 in number. The plants bloom in late Spring -Summer and like bright indirect light, temperatures from 60-85 degrees night to day with regular watering and fertilizing especially during warm weather.
These are growing in New Zealand orchid bark and will do well planted in the same of a medium or medium coarse grade.
Well grown, they are about 2 years to first bloom.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM!!
Cattleya walkeriana 3"
$30.00
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Cattleya walkeriana
(sibling cross of selected, awarded parents 'SVO's Passion' AM/AOS X The Chairman' AM/AOS)
species - Brazil
This is a much prized compact species that flowers mostly in the Fall with up to 4"+ flowers that are very wonderfully fragrant. Unlike most other Cattleyas, C. walkeriana blooms directly from the rhizome on a leafless stem of its own that, at the outset, looks rather like a growth that isn't developing well. They most often bear one flower per stem, but up to 3 are possible.
C. walkeriana has been used extensively in hybridizing having been used as a parent over 1000 times since its introduction in 1842.
C. walkeriana is basically an intermediate grower that likes bright light, nights in the 60's and days in the 80's. Water and feed regularly during the growing season, but hold back both a bit during the cooler, darker Winter months. Because of its size and somewhat rambling growth habit, C. walkeriana also makes a good subject for mounting on a suitable piece of bark or wood, but be careful not to use ocean driftwood unless it has been thoroughly leached as sea salts are toxic to orchids. C. walkeriana also seems to do better in coarse, fresh media that allow air circulation around the roots.
VERY LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD!
NOTE: the picture to the right is representative of the species only - it shows neither of the parents which are more select
Phalaenopsis violacea 'Indigo' X sib 3"
$40.00
Phalaenopsis violacea
species - Malay Peninsula, Sumatra
This is a dark color variant of a species that is greatly sought after in hybridizing for its fragrance. In fact, the color is very difficult to adequately catch, especially with a flash camera. P. violacea is a warm grower (nights of 65+ degrees) that also like shade and good humidity and should not be allowed to dry out thoroughly.
LIMIT: 5 Plants/order
Phalaenopsis deliciosa X sib FS 3"
$30.00
Phalaenopsis deliciosa
(sometimes erroneously known as Kingidium decumbes or Kingidium deliciosum)
species - Assam India, Bangladesh, Himalayas, Sikkim, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Philippines, Moluccas,
This is a miniature, shade loving, warm growing species. It can bear its 1/2-3/4" flowers at any time of year and, if cared for properly, more than once a year. Year-round moisture at the roots is essential, but don't allow the moss its planted in to become constantly soggy and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to is water twice a month.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!
Phalaenopsis speciosa 'Red' 3" NFS mericlone
$35.00
Phalaenopsis speciosa
species - Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This is a warm growing, shade loving species similar to P. tetraspis in growth and habit. It is also another of the Phalaenopsis species that likes good humidity and regular watering year-round. Aim to keep the roots moist, not soggy.
Very fragrant flowers are about 2" in size and occur Spring-Winter on basically pendant stems
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
LIMIT: 5 Plants/order
Phalaenopsis amabilis (Irian Jaya type) sibling cross
$35.00
Phalaenopsis amabilis
species - Irian Jaya (West Papua, Indonesia), also No. Australia, Papua & New Guinea, Philippines and New Britain
Registered in 1825, this is the national flower of Indonesia. Since its discovery around 1825, Phalaenopsis amabilis has been used in primary hybrids almost 500 times and has been a part of over 33,000 hybrids. This is a part of hybridizing history!
Fragrant flowers up to 4" across are produced on stem up to 36" long in Spring and Summer. This plant can take light levels a bit brighter than most and may develop a slight reddish cast as a result. It is a warm grower (65+ - 85 degrees night to day) that needs year-round watering and fertilizing (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Our plants are 10-12" in size; near blooming.
NOTE: These are not the standard white Phalaenopsis hybrids found in many places these days - lovely in their own way, they are the inspiration behind those hybrids.
NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!
Dendrobium lindleyi 3"
$20.00
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Dendrobium lindleyi
species - India, China, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
This is a small growing species that has fragrant flowers uo to 2" in size that needs a somewhat cooler, drier Winter rest in order to ensure flowering in Spring. It likes bright indirect light with regular applications of water and fertilizer* until days become shorter, darker and cooler in October-November at which time cooler temperatures and infrequent watering should take place.
* See our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER
Dendrobium victoria-reginae 2" FS
$35.00
Dendrobium victoria-reginae
species - Philippines
(these are seedlings from a cross with select parents)
This is surely one of he most sought after species in the past decade - mostly because of its rare blue-purple colored flowers. Our plants are a single cane with new growth started and are big enough to flower is cared for reasonably. Queen Victoria's Dendrobium prefers shady cool to cold conditions as a rule, but can withstand warmer days and nights with care. Ours are planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss that approximates the substrate they have in nature. Keep the roots moist (i.e. not constantly soggy) to avoid burning the leaves in warm weather. Good humidity and air flow are also helpful as is the regular addition of a liquid or water soluble plant food to your watering regimen (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section).
As the picture to the right shows, our plants are about 12" tall excluding the pot. Dendrobium victoria-reginae can bloom any time of year and is best grown in a pot or basket that takes into account its normally pendant growth habit. It can be mounted on a suitable piece of cork or wood, but avoid oceanic driftwood because it saturated with salts that are toxic to most orchids (unless it has been thoroughly leached with fresh water).
NOTE: Because they are seedlings actual flower color intensity can vary. Although ours have been grown under warmer condition for the sake of speed of growth, better size and color may be obtained if they are grown with temperatures from about 50 to 80 degrees night to day.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Dendrobium linearifolium 3'' FS
$25.00
Dendrobium linearifolium
species - Sumatra, Java, Bali
The plants have rather grass-like foliage except the the canes have an oddly swollen base. The delicate, somewhat cornucopia-like flowers are nearly 2" long and, according to the records, are borne in Winter. We've listed them as FS, flowering size because, although they will grow to be larger, some have already bloomed (the plant pictured to the right was in bloom when its picture was taken).
Den. linearifolium would like bright, indirect light and temperatures between about 60 and 85 night to day. Water regularly adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month. No protracted winter rest is necessary.
LIMITED ! NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OF FLOWER!
Laelia purpurata v. sanguinea FS 4"
$30.00
Laelia purpurata v. sanguinea
species - Brazil
This is probably one of the easiest, most rewarding of the Cattleya Alliance to grow and flower. Although listed as a "hot to cool" grower, that actually give a great deal of latitude to growers. We've grown it in temperatures as low as 40 degrees and as high as the low 100's and with other adaptations the plants just keep on keeping on. Clearly keeping the plants drier in cold and wetter in extreme heat is the practice, but where seasonal temperatures allow, Laelia purpurata can be grown outside. Do protect them from direct hot sun, add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to watering regimen and allow the plant to dry a bit between waterings.
Our plants are flowering size and, if grown properly should flower next blooming season (~May-June). Flowers are about 6" across and are held on upright stems of 3-6 when the plants are mature.
CULTURAL NOTE: Making a watering schedule is a great idea as long as it is flexible enough to take into account your plant's growing habits (i.e. seasons when it is growing rapidly vs. resting) and variations in the weather (i.e. seasons of shorter, colder days vs. longer warmer ones)
Vanda denisoniana seedling 3.25"
$25.00
Vanda denisoniana
species - China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
Waxy, fragrant, 2 inch flowers are produced in late Winter to Spring on relatively small plants. Ours are probably 2 years from first bloom if cared for properly.
Vanda denisoniana likes bright indirect light, warmish temperatures (65 - 85 degrees night to day) and regular watering. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
NOTE: Avoid over-watering especially at this size (overwatering usually consists of watering too frequently rather than the amount of water used - use enough to allow water to flow freely from the bottom drain holes).
Our plants are 6+" across with at least 3 sets of leaves.
VERY LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BLOOM!!
Galeopetalum Starburst 'Parkside' AM/AOS 2" NFS
$20.00
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 2" 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.
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Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream 4" pot IN SPIKE NOW!
$30.00
Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream
(Miltassia C.M. Fitch X Oda. Fremar)
Flowers are about 4" across and a fully mature plant can produce 10 or more flowers on upright stems. We grow these with cool nights (55 degrees of so) and flowers seem to be darker than those grown warm and bright. Dappled light and regular watering/fertilizing makes this a relatively easy orchid to grow.
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Wilsonara Hilda Plumtree 'Purple Wings' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW! LIMITED
$25.00
Wilsonara Hilda Plumtree 'Purple Wings'
(Odcdm. Tiger Butter X Oda. Remembrance)
Wilsonaras tend to be tolerant of a wide range of temperatures cool-warm (55-65 degrees), but prefer bright light although not hot direct sun. Water and fertilize regularly, but be careful not to keep the medium soggy.
Flowers are about 3" in size and are held on upright stem with 5-7 buds. In time, as the plants mature, they should produce a higher bud count.
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Rlc. Qing Ming Beauty 4" pot NFS
$30.00
Rhyncattleanthe (Rth.) Qing Ming Beauty
(Rth. Burana Beauty X Rlc. Tzeng-wen Beauty)
Here's a bright spot for your greenhouse bench, window sill or window greenhouse. Flowers are about 3" across and established plants can put up 5-6 flowers on a stem. Like most Cattleya types, Qing Ming Beauty would like bright indirect light, cool-warm nights (55-60-ish) and regular water and fertilizer. A slight drying between waterings will help keep the roots from staying too wet.
These plants are NOT currently in bloom, however they are blooming size.
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Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty FS 8" terra cotta
$40.00
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Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty
(Azimah X Ren. Bangkok Flame)
Beautiful, bright red, 2.75" + flowers are held on upright branched stems that, at maturity, can have over 30 flowers. Bangkok Beauty needs lots of bright light and warm nights (65 degrees or more). They are planted in a large particle mix and should not be allowed to become "bone" dry. Apply regular water and fertilizer year-round.
These are newly established plants from a recent import and the first have already bloomed, though not at full potential. They are NOT currently in spike.
LIMITED!! AVAILABLE AT THE NURSERY ONLY!! Also available in an 8" basket
Rlc. Focus Taiwan 'Persimmon' 4" FS
$35.00
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Rlc. Focus Taiwan
(Chunyeah X C. Tainan City)
'Persimmon' is an appropriate name for this variety of the Rhyncholaeliocattleya (whew! abbv. Rlc) Focus Taiwan.
Like most Cattleyas, Persimmon will benefit from bright light, warm-ish nights (55-65 degrees) and regular water and fertilizer. Also, like most Cattleyas, they should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings.
NOTE: "bright light". Many people ask if direct sunlight is either necessary or bad. In short, if you are growing in a house or apartment choose the brightest place you can,but be careful to avoid placing the plant close to a south,to west facing window as sunlight through glass can burn the leaves. Burned leaves do not heal.
NOTE: "FS", flowering size does not mean mature. First blooms may be fewer and/or smaller than those produced by a larger, more mature plant.
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flower photo thanks to Wilson Huang
Phalaenopsis Yin's Black Eagle 3" FS meristem
$35.00
Phalaenopsis Yin's Black Eagle
(Dragon Tree Eagle X Grosbeak)
This cross is almost 70% Phalaenopsis venosa and is much like it vegetatively, in other words it has wide glossy leaves and short arching stem with long lasting fragrant flowers. Like all Phalaenopsis, this one likes indirect light, prefers to be moist at the roots, not soggy and warm nights (65-ish and up). Yes, fertilize regularly with a liquid or water soluble plant food (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
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Oncostele Wildcat 'Golden Red Star' 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$30.00
Oncostele Wildcat 'Golden Red Star'
(Rustic Bridge X Onc. Crowborough)
Here's a cross that has had 3 generic names since is was first registered in 1992. It's been an Odontocidium, a Colmanara and now an Oncostele all due to reclassifications of some of its parent species.
Well, whatever, name changes haven't altered the vigor or beauty of the plant! 18 or more long-lasting 2" flowers can be borne on medium-tall, upright, branched stems that need little support.
Wildcat is a easy grower too. It like bright filtered or suffused light, regular water and fertilizer (see our is the "Supplies" section) and temperatures somewhere between 55 to 85 degrees. In areas or seasons of moderate temperatures, Wildcat can be grown outdoors with a little protection.
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Rlc. Village Chief Rose 'KS King' 4'' NFS LIMITED!
$30.00
Rhyncattlianthe Village Chief 'KS King' 4" NFS
(Taiwan Queen X Chunyeah)
Stunning in person is this 5" Cattleya! Our plants are near flowering size and are compact growers. As with almost all Cattleyas, Village Chief Rose prefers bright light, warmish nights (better at 60+ degrees) and a slight dryout between waterings. Adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer regularly is also a necessity.
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Cattleya Royal Cognac 4" NFS
$30.00
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Cattleya Royal Cognac
(Roy Finley X Cognac)
This petite Cattleya is mostly Cattleya aclandiae, but it grows more easily. Flowers are about 3" across and it carries a strong perfume. Like Cattleya aclandiae, Royal Cognac does best with bright light and warm-ish temperatures. It would be wise to avoid watering this one too frequently with its background, but allow it to dry slightly between waterings. As with other orchids, add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month. See ours in the "Supplies" section of the website.
This Cattleya will also do well mounted.
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Potinara Shinfong Orange 4" NFS
$30.00
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Potinara Shinfong Orange
(Shinfong Little Sun X Slc. Wendy's Valentine)
This bright multifloral Cattleya bears 3-4 flowers that are about 4.5" across on a compact plant. It has the famous Slc. Wendy's Valentine as one parent and because of that can accept some cooler conditions if needed in your environment. As with almost all Cattleyas, though, Shinfong Orange will grow and bloom better with bright light. Water and fertilize regularly, but allow a slight dryout between waterings. Cattleyas do not like constantly wet "feet".
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Oncidium Witch's Jewels 'Ivory Lips' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$27.50
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Oncidium Witch's Jewels 'Ivory Lips'
(Reversion X Ron's Rippling Delight)
2" flowers with unusual coloring for an Oncidium are held aloft on a medium spike. Like many Oncidium-types "Jewels" would like bright indirect light. It will grow well under intermediate conditions, i.e. 60-ish degrees to 85 degrees night to day; water and fertilize regularly, but avoid keeping the sphagnum moss medium constantly soggy - aim for just moist. (See our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section)
Potinara Shinfong Little Sun FS 4"
$30.00
Potinara Shinfong Little Sun
(C. Golden Girl X Pot. Taida Love Star)
Here is another bright mini-Cattleya that is also very complex - comprised of 22 species in a variety of genetic percentages. Plants have 5-6 pseudobulbs.
Flowers are about 2.5" across, borne in clusters of 5-6 held above the foliage, It is a Spring bloomer. Like most Cattleya relative, Little Sun likes "a lotta sun". Ha ha! Not hot direct though! It also like nights around 60-65 degrees and days in the mid 80's. You should allow a slight drying between waterings, but should water and fertilize regularly.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle 3" NFS meristem
$35.00
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.
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Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW!
$25.00
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'
Parentage: Miltoniopsis Maui Titan X Oncidiopsis Edna
(recently this plant has been know as both a Vulstekeara and a Burrageara)
Here, again is the larger size of the popular Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'. Treat them as you would a Miltonia, that is give them bright indirect light, cool temperatures and moist roots. Water and fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section) being careful not to let them dry out.
These are multi-growth, larger plants than our 2" offering
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Oncostele Wildcat 'Yellow King' 4" IN SPIKE/FLOWER NOW!
$25.00
Oncostele Wildcat 'Yellow King.
(Ons. Rustic Bridge X Onc. Crowborough)
Another variation of Wildcat. Long-lasting flowers, compact easy growing plants that like cool-warm night temperatures (55-60 degrees) and bright indirect light. Branched flower stems are 20-24" tall with glossy buds and flowers.
These are planted in sphagnum moss which should be kept moist, but not constantly soggy.
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Cattleya YNS Green Leopard 4'' NFS
$30.00
Cattleya YNS Green Leopard
Cattleya (Love Bourbon X Thospol Spot)
Green Leopard is heavily influenced by Cattleya aclandiae which appears on both sides of its parentage. As a result, the plants are compact and the foliage may have a scattering of maroon or dark purple spots. They would like bright light and warmish nights (65 degrees) and would like to dry a bit between waterings. They would prefer a rather coarse medium and could also be adapted to culture on a piece of cork or other suitable material. The flowers are also sweetly fragrant!
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Brassostele Tarantula 'Sweet Orange' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
Brassostele Tarantula 'Sweet Orange'
(Brassia aurantiaca X Bst. Summit)
This was once a simple Adaglossum, but taxonomists moved the genus Ada parent to Brassia and Odontoglossum parent to Rhynchostele and we now have a Brassostele!
These are nice multi-growth plants in spike, soon to bloom. They are best grown under cool-intermediate conditions (55 degrees or so to 75-80 degrees night to day) with indirect light and regular water and fertilizer aimed to keep the roots moist (not soggy). They are grown in sphagnum moss to make moist roots easier to accomplish. See our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section.
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Vanda Pearl Cooper 4" NFS
$35.00
Vanda Pearl Cooper 'Sun Kiss'
(Fuchs Sunrise X Fuchs Gold)
This is a compact plant that used to called 'Ascocenda', but, due to the reclassification of the Ascocentrum parent to Vanda, it is now simply 'Vanda' Pearl Cooper. It produces short densely flowered stems of ~1" flowers variably during the year.
As with most Vandas, Pearl Cooper would like bright light, warm nights and days (65-85 degrees) with regular watering and fertilizing. Do be careful to allow the potting medium to dry some between waterings as Vandas would rather not have soggy roots.
Our plants have an average leafspan of 8"
NOTE: the picture to the right shows 3 plants in bloom together.
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Phalaenopsis Mini Mark 3" FS meristem
$30.00
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Phalaenopsis Mini Mark
(Micro Nova X philippinensis)
We've had one of these hanging on the greenhouse wall in a rather out of the way place, yet, when it's in bloom it never fails to attract notice. The bright orange lip just draws attention. Remarkably, it consists of 3 dissimilar species, Phal. Micro Nova (maculata X lobbii) and philippinensis.
Treat this one as you would any other Phalaenopsis, that is with warm nights (~65 degrees), subdued light and aim to keep the roots moist, not soggy. Add fertilizer to the water regularly.
Mini Mark also grows well mounted on a suitable piece of cork, wood, tree fern or other material.
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Phalaenopsis Mituo King Bellina 3" NFS meristem
$35.00
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 about 6" in leafspan so I've listed them as NFS>
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.
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Lysudamuloa Red Jewel 'Hilo Girl' NFS 4''
$30.00
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Lysudamuloa Red Jewel
(Lycamerlycaste Geyser Gold X Angulocaste Red Jade)
As confusing as it may look, this hybrid is over 90% Lycaste. Flowers stand upright but are better staked as the 5+" flowers, have a tendency to pull the stem over. The flowers are usually borne singly, but sometimes in pairs and the plant may put up more than one spike at a time.
We grow Red Jewel more or less as an intermediate (around 55-60 at night) in semi-shade being careful to keep the thin leaves from burning. Roots would prefer to stay moist, not soggy, so regular watering and fertilizing are a must.
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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.
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Phalaenopsis Yuan Shan Sweet Girl 3" meristem
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Yuan Shan Sweet Girl (meristem)
Beautiful, waxy, long-lasting 2" flowers. This is an as yet unregistered hybrid, but doesn't detract from its beauty. It will stay a relatively compact plant wit wide glossy leaves and will produce more than one stem at a time at maturity.
Sweet Girl would appreciate indirect semi-bright light, warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day) and moist roots - not soggy - and regular feeding with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
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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.
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Rlc. Taichung Beauty NFS 4''
$35.00
Rlc. Taichung Beauty
(Pamela Finney X Elegant Dancer)
This is indeed a beauty! Plants produce flowers with good substance and crystalline texture 6-7" in size and 2-6 in number when grown properly. Like most Cattleyas, Taichung Beauty likes bright, indirect light, generally warm conditions (65-85 degrees night to day) with regular, heavy watering and fertilizing when it is in growth mode and somewhat less when it isn't. Do allow the plant to dry slightly at the roots between waterings and avoid continually wet, soggy media.
Our plants are large enough to flower, but we have listed them as NFS (near flowering size) because none have yet flowered for us.
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Rlc. Chunfong Queen NFS 4''
$35.00
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Rlc. Chunfong Queen
(Taiwan Queen X Liu's Joyance)
A striking 4-5" Cattleya is this meristem offering. Like most Cattleyas, Chunfong Beauty like bright indirect light, generally warm conditions (65-85 degrees night to day) with regular watering and fertilizing - more heavily when the plant is in growth and somewhat less when it isn't. Do allow the plant to dry slightly between waterings.
These are big enough to flower, but we've listed them as NFS (near flowering size) because none have yet bloomed for us.
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Encyclia polybulbon FS mounted
$35.00
Encyclia polybulbon
species - Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Cuba
These are rambling intermediate to cool growing plants that are mounted on pieces of virgin cork (cork bark of the first 2 harvests that is not suitable for bottle corks). They prefer dappled light and should be kept moist at the roots. The 1-1.24" fragrant single flowers are produced in Fall-Spring and a well grown plant can produce many flowers at one time.
An example of the plant you will get appears to the lower right next to the single flower.
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Oncidium Brennan Scott Barfield 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$30.00
Oncidium Brennan Scott Barfield
(Angel Island X Tiger Crow)
Stems around 24" tall hold up to 9 - 3" flowers on this hybrid that was once known as a Wilsonara. Brennan Scott Barfield would like bright indirect light and cool to warm temperatures (55-ish to 80 degrees night to day). Aim to keep the roots moist, but avoid soggy. Remember that overwatering is most often a frequency issue rather than a quantity one. Water more abundantly, but less frequently. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
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