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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 2"
$17.50
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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 2" 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.
Plant picture is coming.
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Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance' AM/AOS 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW
$25.00
Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance' AM/AOS
Parentage: (Jamie Sutton X Honolulu)
This is the one! Some say, when it's warm, the flowers smell like chocolate, some say it's vanilla, but which ever one you think, it's lovely. Sharry Baby has been exceptionally popular since it's introduction in 1983.
Like many Oncidium types, Sharry Baby like bright indirect light and is fairly temperature tolerant (55-65 degree nights). These are planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss that should be kept moist, not soggy, in part because when sphagnum becomes dry, it's difficult to re-wet.
TIP: if moss isn't taking on water let the plant stand in water for 15-20 minutes or get a quart of tepid water and add a couple drops of dish soap and use it to soak the moss.
Flowers are about 1" across and, on mature plants, spikes can exceed 36" tall.
Enjoy!
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Laelia Santa Barbara Sunset 'Showtime' HCC/AOS meristem 4"
$25.00
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Pot size: 4" plastic pot
Flower size: 3.5"
Flower count: 5 per stem
Blooming season: fall - spring
Water: water less during dry months and more during warm months
Ideal at-night temperature: 55-60 degrees
Light: enjoys bright indirect light
Note: this plants is NOT flowering size.
Neofinetia falcata Flowering Size 2"
$20.00
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Origin: Japan, Korea and Ryukyu Islands
Pot size: 2"
Flower size: 1-1.5"
Color: delicate white flowers with elongated spur on lip
Flower count: 4-10 flowers
Fragrant: strong, good scent
Blooming season: spring/summer
Water: let dry slightly between watering
Ideal at-night temperature: 55-60
Light: enjoys partial shade, no direct sun
Laelia Satin Rose (colombiana [Schom. wallissii] X anceps oaxacena)
$25.00
Pot size: 5-6" plastic pot
Flower size: 4"
Color: you can expect light pink flowers with wavy petals but it's not guaranteed. Parent plants pictured.
Blooming season: summer
Water: abundant during warm Summer months lessening somewhat during cooler, darker Winter.
Ideal at-night temperature:
Light: enjoys bright indirect light
Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS mounted FS meristem
$20.00
Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS
(Mini Primi X Rodriguezia lanceolata)
Blooming size - NOT CURRENTLY IN BLOOM
Flower count: 7-10 flowers
Fragrant: no
Blooming season: varies based on conditions
Ideal at-night temperature: 60-65
Light: bright indirect light
Water: 2-3 per week
Maxillaria tenuifolia Mounted
$30.00
Species origin: Mexico and Central America
Flower size: 1.5"-2"
Color: Lip is cream with red spots, red petals and sepals
Fragrant: yes, coconut fragrance
Blooming season: Spring-Summer
Water: let dry slightly between waterings; semi-rest during Winter months
Ideal at-night temperature: 55-60
Light: semi-sun
Maudiae-type Paphiopedilums Hybrids 4" IN BUD
$20.00
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Paphiopedilum Maudiae-type Hybrids 4" IN BUD, NAMED!
An array of these popular houseplant orchids.
All have nametags 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 guarantee any color choice.
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Bulbophyllum fascinator FS 4" basket
$20.00
Bulbophyllum fascinator
Species - Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines
Plant size: multi-growth FS in 4" basket
Medium: NZ Moss
Flower size: to 7"+ flowers singly
Temperature: intermediate-warm (nights 65 degrees)
Light: filtered light
Water: keep moist; humidity and good air movement are very helpful.
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Angraecum leonis 2.25" FIRST RELEASE! LIMITED
$20.00
Angraecum leonis FIRST RELEASE
sibling cross ('Starbright' X 'Starlight')
species - Comoros Islands
grown from captive seed
Pot size: 2.25"
Plant size: about 6"
Flower size" to 3"
Fragrant: Yes
Temperature: Intermediate-warm (nights about 60-65 degrees; days to 80+)
Water: water and fertilize regularly Spring-Fall; a bit drier Winter
Rhyncholaelia (Brassavola) digbyana 4" LIMITED
$25.00
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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.
Amazing and fragrant (lemony) flowers up to 7" are produced singly (one per growth) mostly during the Summer.
These plants are not in bloom or bud, but are near flowering size.
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NOTE: this plant does not like old spent mixes. It does well as a mounted specimen.
Plant picture is coming.
Dendrobium auriculatum 2" pot FS, LIMITED
$12.50
Dendrobium auriculatum
species - Philippines
Pot size: 2" plastic
Plant size: 5-6 mature or growing canes to about 7-8" exclusive of the pot. Mature canes to about 12".
Flower size: about 1.5"
Flowering season: Summer and Winter
Fragrant: yes
Temperature: likes warm (60-65 degree) nights
Light: bright indirect.
Water: water and fertilize regularly; avoid consistentlywater soaked medium
Oncostele Eye Candy 'Pinkie' IN SPIKE NOW 4"
$25.00
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Oncostele (Wilsonara/Burrageara) Eye Candy 'Pinkie'
(Catatante X Onc. Barossa Delight)
This is one of those hybrids that has undergone several name recent changes as taxonomic experts try to decide what criteria for nomenclature to be satisfied with!
For the rest of 'Pinkie' has flowers of about 2.25" held 8-12 on 20" or stem. It is an easy growing plant that will tolerate cool to warm night temperatures (55-65 degrees), would like bright indirect light and, because they are planted in NZ sphagnum moss, should be kept moist, not soggy. NOTE: sphagnum moss can actually resist water if it's allowed to thoroughly dried out.
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Bulbophyllum laxiflorum 4" Basket
$20.00
Bulbophyllum laxiflorum
species: Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Philippines
In flower, Bulbophyllum laxiflorum looks like a plant with tiny sparklers attached. The individual flowers are only about 5/8" across, but there may be up to 20 on a stem. They are said to have a musky scent...which is an improvement over many of the genus. Bulbophyllum laxiflorum can bloom at any time of year.
They grow well for us in a greenhouse than stays around 65 degrees at night in a semi-shady location. These are planted in NZ sphagnum moss that should be kept moist (not soggy) with regular applications of fertilizer. Good air circulation and reasonable humidity are beneficial.
These are planted in 4" plastic mesh baskets, hanger included.
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Bulbophyllum eberhardtii FS 10" basket
$40.00
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Bulbophyllum eberhardtii
species - Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, S. China
Rather spectacular when it blooms, this Bulbophyllum puts ap a 4" head of flowers (it's called an 'umbel') on a 12" stem. It's a big plant, hence the 10" basket that features large, single-leafed pseudobulbs separated by tough 4-5" rhizomes.
The plants are potted in New Zealand sphagnum moss with an upturned 6" bulb pan at the bottom to prevent the basket from holding too much moisture. Still, the plants like to be moist and somewhat shady. We are growing it with a 65 degree night, but it's said to grow cooler. A vigorous grower, Bulbophyllum eberhardtii should be fertilized regularly,- it has no rest period.
The plants may bloom at any time, but most often here from late Spring-early Summer.
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Dendrochilum convallariiforme 4" NFS
$22.50
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Dendrobium convallariiforme
species - Philippines
commonly know as the "Lily of the Valley Orchid"
This compact species stands about 6" tall and prefers dappled light and warm night temperatures (60 degrees and up). Like many orchids, this one also likes that sort of semi-wet/semi-dry condition we refer to as evenly moist. What it means is, avoid extremes too wet or too dry. Blooming season is Summer-Fall and these plants can have multiple spikes that twist a bit hence the name. It has also been know as Dendrochilum bicallosum. Flower stems arise out of the new growths to about the height of the leaves and then cascade.
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Holcoglossum subulifolium 2"
$10.00
Holcoglossum subulifolium
species - Vietnam, China
These terete-leafed plants are currently planted in 2" pots and are 8"+ in leafspan. Because of their pendant habit, they should be mounted on pieces of cork or other suitable materials, or planted in baskets for best display. Stems of 10-15 crystalline white 1.5" flowers on mature plants are produced Winter-Spring.
These plants are growing vigorously for us and seem to prefer intermediate conditions (60 degrees+ at night) although at maturity they may also do well somewhat cooler. Give them bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing.
THESE PLANTS ARE NOT IN FLOWER.
Lycaste aromatica 4" LIMITED
$40.00
Lycaste aromatica
species - Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador
These are just beginning to start new growth and, though small, may flower this year for the first time. This Lycaste, named for it's sweet cinnamon scent, likes dappled light, cool- intermediate temperatures and prefers to be kept a bit dryer after its leaves fall (which is normal late in the year). As new growth emerges resume normal watering and rather heavy feeding.
Flowers appear in late Winter-Summer, are produced singly on upright stems about 6" tall and up to 10 at a time on mature plants. They are nearly 3" across, are long lasting and on a multi-growth plant can make an amazing display.
NOTE: when the leaves fall, they leave 2-3 apical (top of the pseudobulb) spines that will surprise the unwary, especially during re-potting.
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Laelia purpurata ('Giant' X rubra) 3"
$22.50
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Laelia purpurata ('Giant' X rubra)
species - Brazil
'Giant' is a "tipo", that is, it has the color of the type (first described) plant. Rubra is a highly colored flower. The results will be "tipo" but with better size and shape.
Laelia purpurata is an easy grower. Give it plenty of light (careful for hot direct sun) and regular water and fertilizer. In temperate areas it will grow outside - we grow them in a greenhouse that occasionally drops to 40 degrees at night. Of course they will also grow with warmer nights as well. They are vigorous and we would expect some will flower in 2 seasons.
Plant picture is coming.
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Bulbophyllum lilacinum 3"
$15.00
Bulbophyllum lilacinum
species - Malaysia, Thailand
These are vigorous growers and as is the case with many Bulbophyllums, prefer moist media, good humidity, dappled light and generally warm conditions, though this particular species is listed as "cool" tolerant, meaning 55-60 degrees at night. The specific name "lilacinum" refers to the flower color as the flowers age rather than the fragrance. This one seems to have no fragrance. Hanging baskets are the best for growing the mature plants as the growths tend to have longish stolons and often bloom outside or over the edge of their containers.
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Dendrochilum formosanum 4" FS
$20.00
Dendrochilum formosanum
species - Philippines, Taiwan
Here's a pretty little intermediate to cool grower (night temps 55-60 degrees or so). It blooms, mainly in the Fall-Winter months with wiry arching stem of up to 30 small, fragrant flowers.
This species prefers dappled light and regular watering and fertilizing - enough to keep roots moist, but never soggy.
TIP: if you're going to make a mistake in watering, make it on the "too dry" side. The cure is, of course, water. Plants that are routinely watered too frequently often suffer from rotted roots and are difficult to restore.
This species is also known as Dendrochilum uncatum.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUTNOT CURRENTLY IN BLOOM!
Gastrochilus rutilans 2'' FS
$12.50
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Gastrochilus rutilans
species - Himalayas, Thailand
This is a miniature, about 6" across and therefore a good candidate for a Wardian Case or terrarium. Most are in eary spike now and will produce short stem of 3-5 flowers (for first blooming) up to half an inch across.
You can grow this one under intermediate conditions (night temps of 60-ish) with dappled light and regular watering and fertilizing.
Again, these are small to minature plants and most are IN SPIKE NOW!
Phalaenopsis bellina 3" FS
$35.00
Phalaenopsis bellina
species - Borneo
A beautiful example of the species, these plants are meristems (exact genetic duplicates) of the plant and flower shown. They are warm growers (nights 65 degrees and up) that need shade and moisture at their roots at all times. Do avoid soggy roots, and still, dry/hot air. Water and fertilize year-round. And, oh yes, these are very fragrant!
Tip: don't cut stems while that remain green - the plant can bloom again from a green, once flowered stem, especially when it is mature.
Handle with care.
These will be planted in either clear or green 3" pots, however the plants are 9-10" across.
Flower photo thanks to Wilson Huang.
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW! LIMITED
$25.00
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Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'
Parentage: Miltoniopsis Maui Titan X Oncidiopsis Edna
(recently this plant has been know as both a Vulstekeara and a Burrageara)
Pot size: commercial 4" (3.25")
Plant size: flowering size - IN SPIKE NOW
Flower size: about 2"
Flower count: 8-10
Fragrant: no
Blooming season: Summer
Water: keep evenly moist
Night temperature: 50-60 degrees
Light: filtered
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Phalaenopsis Jiaho's Pink Girl 2" Mini IN BUD NOW! WE'RE BAACK
$12.50
Phalaenopsis Jiaho's Pink Girl
(schilleriana X Zuma Pixie)
How cute can they get? These little Phalaenopsis are perfect for windowsill growers with the caveat they they should be kept from direct hot sunlight through the glass. Because they are small plants in small pots, they will need your attention regularly. We've left the flexible grower pot inside the terra cotta so they won't dry out as fast as they would without it, but should be kept moist.
Depending on your conditions, watering thoroughly every 2-3 days is essential. The plants have a leafspan of about 7", have 2 - stems with 6-8 buds each and prefer night temperatures of 65 degrees.
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NOTE: this is a slightly different variety of the plant we've offered previously. Flower color and size (about 1.33") are the same, but the stems are taller.
Cycnodes Tainwan Gold 'Orange' meristem NBS
$27.50
Cycnodes Taiwan Gold 'Orange' meristem
(Cyc. chlorochilon X Mormodes badia)
Here is another popular Intergeneric (hybrid between 2 different though related genera). We've listed these as NBS (near blooming size) because, treated properly, they are likely to bloom this season (Fall). They prefer warm nights (65 ish) and days in the 80's, with bright indirect light. As with many in the larger family, Cycnodes should have abundant water and fertilizer from the time that new growth appears until leaves begin to turn yellow and fall - usually October-November. At that time water should be reduced to just enough to keep the pseudobulbs from shriveling
While these are likely to bloom as stated above, they won't reach maturity for another year at which time they can produce more than one stem of flowers. Mature plants can have 12 or more 3" flowers that can fill your house or greenhouse with a wonderful perfume.
This year, instead of terra cotta pots with sphagnum moss,we've planted the Cycnodes in 4" plastic pots in NZ bark
Oncidium Splinter 7.5" and up IN HIGH SPIKE NOW!!
$45.00
Oncidium Splinter
(leucochilum X sphacelatum)
Pot size: 7.5" and up
Flower size: 2"
Color: yellow lip, brown and yellow petals and sepals
Flower count: multiple flowering branches on 4-8' spikes
Fragrant: slightly fragrant
Blooming season: spring
Water: 2-3x per week while it's flowering
Ideal at-night temperature: 60 degrees
Light: enjoys bright indirect sun
$45 is the price for a single stem plant. Additional stems, as available, are an additional $10/stem.
THESE PLANTS ARE TOO BIG TO SHIP AND ARE AVAILABLE AT THE NURSERY ONLY!
Burrageara Sunkissed 'Buttercup' 4" in bud NOW! LIMITED
$22.50
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Burrageara Sunkissed 'Buttercup'
parentage (Burr. Living Fire X Colm. Catatante)
NOTE: Taxonomists have made changes in the generic names of many orchids. We have chose to list Burr. Sunkissed under its older name for the sake of simplicity and recognition.
Pot size: commercial 4" plastic
Plant size: blooming size; IN SPIKE NOW! Plants are about 15" tall excluding the pot.
Flower size: about 1.5"
Flower count: to 16 per stem
Fragrant: no
Temperature: intermediate (55-60 degree nights; 75-85 degree days).
Light: likes bright indirect light
Water: water a fertilize regularly, keep evenly moist
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Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' 4" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED!!
$20.00
Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' (patented variety)
(Aloha Iwanaga X varicosum)
Plant size: 4" in spike now. LIMITED.
Flower size: lip to 2"
Flower count: to 30+ per stem when mature
Fragrant: no
Temperature: intermediate; seems to do well from 55-65 degrees at night
Light: bright indirect
Water: water and fertilize regularly; aim for evenly moist while growing or flowering, never soggy. A little dryer after flowers fall.
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Phalaenopsis Timothy Christopher 2" - 2-stem IN SPIKE NOW!
$12.50
Phalaenopsis Timothy Christopher (Cassandra X aphrodite)
Pot size: 2" planted in a 2" terra cotta pot.
Flower size: about 1.5"
Flower count: 5-7 per stem
Temperature: best between 60-65 degrees at night.
Light: indirect is best
Water: this is a large plant relative to the pot size- do not allow to dry out; check for water every 2-3 days
Oncidium Jiuhbao Gold 'Tainan' AM/AOS 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$22.50
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Oncidium Jiuhbao Gold 'Tainan' AM/AOS
(Shonan X Kaizumic Delight)
One of the larger Oncidium flowers that's commonly available, Oncidium Jiuhbao Gold has a bright yellow lip 2.5" or more across! When it was awarded, it has 19 flowers and 9 buds on un upright stem.
Grow this one in bright indirect light with cool-warm night temperatures giving it regular watering and fertilizing.
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Degarmoara Shibumi 'Purple Rain' 4" IN BUD NOW!
$25.00
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Degarmoara Shibumi 'Purple Rain'
(Odntna. Honolulu Rain X Mtssa. Charles M. Fitch)
'Purple Rain' stands about 20" above its 4" pot with 5-7 2.25" flowers on a stem. It would do well with cool to intermediate night temperatures (55-60 degrees) and bright indirect sunlight. It is planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss, so, while the roots like to be moist, be care not to water too frequently-constantly soggy is something to avoid. Since individual conditions can vary, so can the frequency of watering. Water thoroughly, but less frequently than with a straight bark mix.
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Lc. Black Forest 'Dark Splendor' 4" FS meristem
$25.00
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LC. Black Forest 'Dark Splendor'
(Laelia pumila X Lc. Edisto)
These are compact, multi-growth, flowering size plants. Flowers are about 3.5" across. Treat Black Forest as you would any Cattleya, that is, give it plenty of bright light, intermediate to warm nights and let it rest a bit between waterings, although keeping it from a protracted dryout. Add plant food to the water regularly, preferably a "balanced" one or one higher in nitrogen (usually the first number of the 3 on the label).
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Phalaenopsis Assorted 3" 2-stem
$20.00
Phalaenopsis Assorted 3"
We have a huge and changing variety of quality 2 - stem Phalaenopsis. These will come to you planted in sturdy black plastic pots with a few to several flowers open and several buds remaining. We've used the plastic pots because we've found that, regardless of how well we pack them, the ceramic and terra cotta pots are frequently broken in transit.
Because the varieties are ever-changing, we are listing 4 color categories: PICTURES TO THE RIGHT ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY!
- White - may be pure white or white with a yellow lip
- Pink - may be dark, light or blush
- yellow/orange - may be plain or with stripes
- "Novelty" - stripes, spots, white with red lip, super dark (maroon), etc.
PLEASE LIST YOUR CHOICE BY NUMBER AND COLOR ALONG WITH A SECOND CHOICE IN THE "ORDER NOTES" SECTION OF YOUR ORDER FORM.
Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS 3" pot
$15.00
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Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS
(Mini Primi X Rodriguezia lanceolata)
Though Howeara (How-ara) Lava Burst is one of our best sellers, many people are hesitant to try it because it's affixed to a piece of cork oak bark: care is different and it can be challenge to find a suitable place to hang it in a house.
So here it is in a 3" pot, blooming size and ready to sit on a window sill or in a greenhouse window. Lava Burst likes bright light, though not direct sun next to an unobstructed south or west-facing window. While these plants appreciate regular water and fertilizer, they DO NOT like staying constantly wet. They would do best with nights above 60 degrees and would benefit from an occasional light misting.
Lava Burst can bloom almost any time. Flowers are about 1" across and a well grown plant can produce multiple stems with 7-10 or more flowers.
Blooming size - NOT CURRENTLY IN BLOOM
Miltonidium Pacific Paragon 'Honey Butter' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW!
$25.00
Miltonidium Pacific Paragon 'Honey Butter'
(Oncidium Sphacetante X Miltonia Rene Komoda)
Here' one to brighten up a late Winter morning. Stems up to 24" tall prolifically produce up to 30, 1.5" long lasting flowers.
Intermediate to warm nights and bright days with regular water and fertilizer will keep this one happy. Do avoid hot direct sun, especially close to a south or west facing unobstructed window.
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Wilhelmara Pinot Princess 'Scary' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
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Wilhelmara Pinot Princess 'Scary'
(Rhynchostele bictoniensis X Bratonia Kauai's Choice)
Not really so scary, the genus used to be called Degarmoara. True, the flowers are a bit "spidery", but if you take care of them they will perform well.
Stems are about 24" and can hold 8-10 - 3 "+ flowers that are a deep wine color with a red spotted lip. Grow these under intermediate conditions, that is with night temperatures of around 55-60 degrees with bright indirect light and keep them moist, but not soggy. Remember, these plants are grown in New Zealand sphagnum moss and it won't dry out as fast as those planted in bark. Test the moss with your finger tip to ascertain whether it has begun to dry. Water thoroughly when the top of the moss begins to feel dry.
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Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream 4" pot IN SPIKE NOW!
$20.00
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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Aliceara Stellar 'Hoku' 4" IN BUD & FLOWER NOW!
$20.00
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Aliceara Stellar 'Hoku'
(Onc. Mem. Dale Lawless X Alcra. Mem. Jay Yamada)
Flowers are abour 3.5" across and are 6-7 per stem. These are young plants, however, blooming for the first time and will produce more flowers per stem as they gain maturity.
Grow these in dappled light with 55-60 degree nights. Water and fertilize regularly. Avoid drying the plant completely. If you forget and the plant does become dry, remember to withhold fertilizer from a dry plant. Water first, then fertilize the following day.
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Wilsonara Hilda Plumtree 'Purple Wings' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW! LIMITED
$20.00
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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Epidendrum Glacier Peak NO LONGER IN BLOOM, PLANTS AVAILABLE
$20.00
Epidendrum Glacier Peak
First blooming of this beautiful snow white reedstem Epidendrum. The whole single growth plant stands about 17" tall, not including the 4" pot.
Epidendrums are a part of the Cattleya Alliance and these prefer bright indirect light, regular watering and fertilizing and generally intermediate night temperatures (55-60 degrees) although they can likely tolerate temperatures above or below those stated if necessary. They do not appreciate having constantly "soggy feet", so allow the medium to dry somewhat between waterings.
NO LONGER IN BLOOM-PLANTS AVAILABLE
Oncidium Gold Dust 4" IN BUD/SPIKE NOW!
$20.00
Oncidium Gold Dust
(Twinkle X cheirophorum)
This is essentially the popular Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite we offered recently except that the plant is a bit more compact. Care is the same: bright indirect light, cool to intermediate nights (55-60 degrees) and regular watering and fertilizing (aim for moist, not soggy, roots). Hot and dry are the main causes of leaf-tip burn, so avoid both.
These are relatively long lasting under good conditions (4-6 weeks). Plants are in early flower with buds remaining.
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Miltonia Lila Fearneyhough #10 4" IN BUD/FLOWER NOW
$25.00
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Miltonia Lila Fearneyhough
(Raspberry Swirl X Pearl Ono)
Here's another of the beautiful "Waterfall" Miltonias. Like almost all Miltonias, Lila Fearneyhough would appreciate bright indirect light, moist roots and cool, breezy temperatures. Avoid hot, dry places in your house, especially where humidity lacks-this is the main cause of deformed, crumpled looking new growths. Water (and fertilize), with an eye toward keeping the roots moist, not soggy. A humidity tray* or dish may help humidify locally.
*A humidity is basically a tray or dish or saucer filled with pebbles of stones and filled to near the surface of said pebbles with water. The pebbles act to give more concentrated humidity near the plant. Be careful not to let the plant sit in the water.
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Phaiocalanthe Kryptonite 'Parkside' HCC/AOS 4" IN SPIKE/FLOWER NOW
$22.50
Phaiocalanthe Kryptonite 'Parkside'
(Calanthe Rozel X Phaius tankervilliae)
Phaiocalanthe Kryptonite is an easy growing orchid that requires cool-warm nights bright indirect light and moist-wet roots. It can also be deciduous, losing its leaves late in the year. When this happens cut back on water and fertilizer until new growth begins again. Avoiding hot dry conditions will help keep the foliage from damage.
Thes should produce 7-8 flowers about 3.75" across if cared for properly.
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Blc. Sanyung Ruby 4"
$30.00
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Blc. Sanyung Ruby
(Waianae Coast X Chia Lin)
With fragrant flowers up to 6"+ across, who can resist, especially a Cattleya lover! These never last long when we have them in bloom.
Like most Cattleyas, Sanyung Ruby prefers warmish nights (60 degrees or thereabout), bright light and regular watering and feeding. Allow the plant to dry slightly between watering and hold back on the routine when weather becomes cold and dreary.
These plants are not in flower now, but could flower in a year if cared for properly. Many are putting up new growths. We call this NFS (near flowering size).
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Vanda Pat Delight 'Pink Tango' AM/AOS 4.5" pot
$30.00
Vanda Pat Delight 'Pink Tango' AM/AOS
(Kasem's Delight X Fuchs Delight)
For you Vanda lover's, it's Pat Delight 'Pink Tango' AM/AOS. When it was awarded in 2013 it measured 4.8" across!
Vandas are bright light lovers and also like warm temperatures day and night. No, don't reset your thermostat, if your night temps are 65 degrees or above, you're fine. Best to put the plant near a bright window, but so close that the leaves burn. Water a fertilize regularly remembering that Vandas can take a slight dryout between waterings, but a prolonged one is counterproductive.
These plants are NOT in bloom, but are near blooming size. They measure about 15" in leafspread and have been planted in plastic pots to allow us to ship them without the danger of the pot breaking (always a potential problem with terra cotta). You can repot into terra cotta or slat basket as you wish.
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NOT currently in bloom!
Vanda Pachara Delight 'Pachara' AM/AOS 4.5" pot
$30.00
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Vanda Pachara DElight 'Pachara' AM/AOS
(Karulea X Gordon Dillon)
NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD/BLOOM!
One of our most popular Vandas in a smaller size plant. Vanda Pachara Delight 'Pachara' measured 4.75" across when it was awarded in 2008.
Like most Vandas, Pachara Delight prefers bright light (direct in the morning or late afternoon is OK as long as the leaves remain cool). Regular watering and feeding are a must, but avoid soggy, broken down mixes. Our plants have been planted in 4.5" plastic pot to facilitate shipping, but can be replanted into terra cotta or slat/mesh baskets as you wish.
These plants are NOT in bloom or spike , but are near blooming size.
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Rlc. Qing Ming Beauty 4" pot NFS
$30.00
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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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Clowesetum Rebecca Express 4" NBS
$35.00
Clowesetum Rebecca Express
(Cl. Rebecca Northen X Ctsm. expansum)
Who would have expected this? Cl. Rebecca Northen is a delicate, small flower with a citrus fragrance while Catasetum expansum is a large color variable flower.
Like all of the plants in this group, Rebecca Express should receive bright indirect light and watering to keep the medium moist (not soggy). Regular fertilizing should also be done until Fall. Warm night temperatures (60 degrees and up) are best.When leaves begin to drop, restrict water and fertilizer to just enough to keep the mature bulb from becoming completely dry.
When new growth begins to appear (possibly early as late Winter) repot the plant as needed and resume water and fertilizer.
These plants are NOT currently in bloom, but should flower this year if cared for properly.
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Blc. Cornerstone 4.5" NFS
$30.00
Blc. Cornerstone
(Bryce Canyon X Memoria Crispin Rosales)
You would be hard pressed to find two more favorable parents for size or color than those that make up Cornerstone. These plants are nearly flowering size and if grown properly will likely flower on the next growth. When the plant is mature, expect flowers in excess of 6" across!
Like almost all Cattleyas, Cornerstone will do best if you give it bright light for as long as possible during the day while avoiding direct overhead sun, or sun close to a south or west facing window. Water and fertilize regularly, but allow the plant to dry slightly between. Though it will continue to grow with temperatures below 50 at night, warmer temps will help speed growth.
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These plants are NOT currently in bloom!!
Phalaenopsis Purple Princess 2-stem, 2" pot IN BLOOM NOW!
$12.50
Phalaenopsis Purple Princess
(Brother Tai X Red Devil)
Here's a sassy miniature, dusky pink with stripes! Flowers are about 1.5" across on a plant that's around 6.5" in size and there are 5-7 flowers per 5-6" stem. Each plant has 2 stems.
These come planted in a 2" terra cotta pot and would dry out very quickly were it not for the fact that the plastic grower pot is also inside. Nevertheless water every 2-4 days is a good idea.
As with most other Phalaenopsis, Purple Princess would like indirect light and night temperatures of 60 degrees or more.
Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty FS 8" Basket
$45.00
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. This is especially important because they are planted in mesh baskets.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.
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Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty FS 8" terra cotta
$40.00
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.
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Rlc. Focus Taiwan 'Persimmon' 4" FS
$30.00
Rlc. Focus Taiwan 'Persimmon'
(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