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Dendrobium spectabile 4"
Dendrobium spectabile 4"
Species origin: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
Grown from seed
Fantastic long-lasting flowers to 3" across are borne on stems of up to 20 usually in Winter-Spring. The plants themselves are vigorous up to about 24" at maturity. Dendrobium spectabile is a warm grower, preferring night temperatures around 65 or above and days in the mid to upper 80's. They also like bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing (see ours in the "Supplies" section). As days become shorter, darker and cooler, both of these should be reduced somewhat, but not eliminated.
Our plants are probably a year of good growing from first bloom.
LIMITED! NEAR BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Maxillaria tenuifolia Mounted
Maxillaria tenuifolia
species - Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica
Does it smell like toasted coconut or suntan lotion or something else? You can decide, but on a warm day in Spring or Summer, Maxillaria tenuifolia s as pleasantly fragrant as they come!
These are blooming size plants of one of our most popular orchids.
Ideally, Maxillaria tenuifolia would like temperatures of about 50-85 degrees, but we have grown it where the night temperature occasionally drops to 40 degrees. Best protected overhead from frost. Otherwise grow the plants in semi-bright or filtered light: water frequently with regular additions of fertilizer Spring-Fall with a bit of a drier Winter rest. Flowers of 1.5-2" are produced in Spring and Summer.
FLOWERING SIZE - NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Rhyncholaelia (Brassavola) digbyana 4" NFS
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.
Prosthechea (Encyclia) mariae 2" NFS
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Prosthechea (Encyclia) mariae
species - NW Mexico
In bloom, Prosthechea mariae always inspires "Oohs and aahs", even among seasoned orchid enthusiasts. It's enchanting (something we could all use a little more of!). Flowers occur in Spring-Summer on arching to pendant stem, 1-5 in number, are fragrant, about 3" across and are relatively long-lasting for something that looks so delicate!
We've grown these in a greenhouse that also houses our Cymbidiums, so they get diffused bright light, temperatures that may range into the 40's as well as the 90's with regular water and fertilizer during the warm months of the year, but markedly less during the colder ones when it likes a bit of a dry-ish rest.
These are in an idea size for mounting on cork or other suitable material (avoid marine driftwood!)
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD!!
Warscewiczella (Cochleanthes) amazonica 2" FS
Warscewiczella (Cochleanthes) amazonica
species - Brazil, Surinam, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Single, sweetly fragrant 4" flowers are produced from the base of the plant on a rather drooping, up to 10" stem. These are warm, shady, wet growers and because they have no pseudobulbs to store water, care must be taken not to let them go dry. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once or twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Blooming season is Fall-Winter and early Spring and these plants are flowering size!
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Cattleya warscewiczii (sibling cross) 2"
Cattleya warscewiczii
species - Colombia
This is a Summer blooming species that bears large (7" plus) fragrant flowers, 4-7 in number when mature. The plants like bright indirect light and temperatures between about 60 and 85 degrees night to day*. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Allow the roots to dry a bit between waterings.
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Laelia lundii coerulea NFS 2"
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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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Dendrobium ramosii 2"
Dendrobium ramosii
species - Luzon Island, Philippines
Here is another odd Dendrobium species, listed as a terrestrial (an odd contradiction, dendron = tree). Flowers are somewhat cornucopia like, about 1/2 to 3/4" at the opening, pink to purple in color that can bloom almost any time held on a medium tall reedy stem. Dendrobium ramosii is a cool to cold grower (50's at night) that likes bright indirect light.
Ours are currently planted in NZ sphagnum moss.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE. NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Maxillaria sophronitis 3" NFS
Maxillaria sophronitis
species - Venezuela, Colombia
Maxillaria sophronitis is a dwarf, mounding plant that produces sparkling orange-red flowers Fall-Winter. In nature it is a cloud forest denizen that likes cool-cold temperatures and bright to semi-bright light. Planted in NZ sphagnum moss, they prefer to be moist. Do add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen twice a month. These do well mounted and would make a nice addition to a large terrarium or Wardian case.
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Restrepia muscifera FS 2"
Restrepia muscifera
species - Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador
Odd little (1") flowers are produced Summer-Winter on small (~6" tall) plants that can relatively quickly become specimen size. It is basically a cool grower (50 degrees at night to about 75 during the day) that likes dappled light and good humidity. Water so as to keep the plant from becoming dry and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis pulchra 2"
Phalaenopsis pulchra
species - Philippines
The waxy, shiny, 1.5-2.5" fragrant flowers of Phal. pulchra are produced on short few flowered stems mainly in the Fall on short stem just longer then the leaves. It occasionally produces longer stem (up to 24") that terminate in keikis (babies) that can be removed if desired and started on their own when roots are long enough to sustain them.
The plants are shade loving and prefer warmer temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day). Good humidity is helpful and like most Phalaenopsis like some moisture at the roots rather than being kept wet constantly. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BUD!!!
Ascocentrum garayi 2''
Ascocentrum garayi
species - Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
Mostly a Spring bloomer, Ascocentrum garayi is a miniature to small plants that likes bright indirect light and good humidity along with temperatures from about 65+ to 85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly; add a liquid or water soluble plant food to the water once a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BUD!!
Robiquettia pachyphylla 3'' FS
Robiquettia pachyphylla
species - Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
This is a small size, cool growing epiphyte that is relatively rare. We grow it with nights of around 55 degrees and days that are normally in the 70's-80's with semi-bright light. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. The .25 " flowers are late Summer blooming and are held, a dozen or so, on a mostly upright stem.
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Robiquettia cerina 'Yellow' FS 4"
Robiquettia cerina "Yellow"
species - Philippines, Papua and New Guinea
This is a medium sized, monopodial (Vanda-like) epiphyte. It is a warm grower (65-85 degrees night to day) that also likes bright indirect light. It can be grown attached to a fern pole or redwood stake. mounted to a piece of cork or other suitable material or allowed to grow pendant over the edge of a hanging basket. Robiquettia cerina can bloom at any time of year and bears pendant tightly clustered 2-4" stems of small flowers that open successively.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Robiquettia cerina 'Red' FS 4"
Robiquettia cerina "Red"
species - Philippines, Papua and New Guinea
This is a medium sized, monopodial (Vanda-like) epiphyte. It is a warm grower (65-85 degrees night to day) that also likes bright indirect light. It can be grown attached to a fern pole or redwood stake. mounted to a piece of cork or other suitable material or allowed to grow pendant over the edge of a hanging basket. Robiquettia cerina can bloom at any time of year and bears pendant tightly clustered 2-4" stems of small flowers that open successively.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Promenaea Colmaniana 2" NFS
Promenaea Colmaniana
(xanthina X Crawshayana)
This Promenaea hybrids is a shade loving, compact grower that will do well at temperatures from about 55-60 degrees at night and about 80 during the day. They will also do best if kept slightly moist and given decent humidity, i.e. don't let them be hot and dry. Flowers are Spring-Summer blooming are fragrant, waxy and long-lived. They are about 2" in size and are held 1-2 at a time on semi-pendant stems.
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Dendrobium ceraula 2" FS
Dendrobium ceraula
species - Philippines
This is an intermediate grower for us that likes shady conditions and temperatures from about 60 to 75 degrees night to day. It bears its 1.5+" flowers at almost any time of year when mature. It has also been known as Dendrobium gonzalesii, however Den. ceraula has precedence. Although ours are in pots, they will be better grown in mossed baskets or mounted on cork, treefern or other suitable materials due to their decidedly pendant growth habit. In either case, water to keep the roots moist-good humidity will be helpful especially for those mounted.
Although they are in 2" pots, these plants are first blooming size.
LIMITED! NOT NECESSARILY IN FLOWER!!
Neofinetia falcata X sib (white) 2" FS
Only a few left!
Neofinetia falcata
species - Japan, Korea, Ryukyu Islands
Recently, taxonomists have placed this beautiful miniature in the genus Vanda, but we have left it under the name everyone has come to know it by.
Neofinetia falcata is listed as a cool-cold grower and, indeed, we have grown it very successfully in a greenhouse that reaches 40 degrees at night during Winter months. However we have also grown it well in a greenhouse that stays at 65 degrees at night. The main elements in its culture are bright indirect light and a medium that allows air around its roots*. The plants can be grown successfully on suitable mounts (cork bark, redwood plaques and even some rocks), but if potted, avoid watering to the point that roots are continuously wet.
The flowers, fragrant at night or in cool weather (vanilla or jasmine), appear Summer-Fall, 4-10 on a stem.
LIMITED! NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD OR FLOWER WHEN SHIPPED!!!
NOTE: Photos to the right show (above) a plant flowering in a 2" pot representing those listed (though as stated not necessarily in spike) and (below), a more mature plant.
Phalaenopsis maculata X sib 3"
Phalaenopsis maculata
species - Borneo, Sulawesi
This is a shade loving, warm growing, Winter blooming species It is a smallish plant It has been used quite a bit in mini-flowered Phalaenopsis breeding and is one of the grandparents of the well-know Phalaenopsis Mini Mark. Grown best with temperatures between about 65 to 85 degrees night to day with indirect light. Water and fertilize year-round using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Bulbophyllum mastersianum 2" FS
Bulbophyllum mastersianum
species - Borneo, Moluccas
"In person" this is a really beautiful flower! The 8-9 individual flowers, each about 1.25-1.5" in length are held daisy-like in an umbel that is 3-4" across on an upright to arching stem. The compact plants are warm growers that like nights in the 60"s and days in the 80's with dappled light, humidity and good air movement (avoid hot, dry, still environments). Ours are grown in NZ sphagnum moss which is ideal for the moisture loving roots. Water to keeps the roots moist rather than constantly soggy and use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. The plants are compact,
but will, in time, produce larger clumps that can be easily divided. Although listed as Spring blooming, Bulbophyllum mastersianum blooms for us at other times as well. This is not one of the "stinky" Bulbophyllums!
LIMITED! BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN SPIKE WHEN SHIPPED!!!
Papilionanthe teres 3"
Papilionanthe teres
species-Assam, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Andaman Islands, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
Once included as a Vanda, Papilionanthe teres is a terete (pencil-like) leaved orchid that can grow to a large size vertically, but can bloom long before it's mature. The plant can be cut to keep it short, cutting below a couple of roots. The base will also regrow a lead. It is a warm grower that, in nature grows in full sun, so bright light is recommended although care should be taken to keep the plants away from south and west exposures next to glass. We have flowered them in our greenhouses with bright indirect light along with their Vanda relatives The plants can flower at any time and can produce 3-4" fragrant flowers, few to 8 in number on a short, arching stem. Water and fertilize regularly year-round using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE! NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Stenorrhynchos speciosum 2" NFS
Stenorrhynchos speciosum
species - Guyana, French Giana, Surinam, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina
This is a beautiful, cool-warm growing (50-60 degrees at night), mostly terrestrial, evergreen orchid that blooms Fall-Winter on long-lasting many flowered stems 12-18" tall.. The plants like semi-shady conditions and are are considered easy growing' The plants large roots and prefer a terrestrial medium or New Zealand sphagnum moss and prefer to stay just moist. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE , BUD OR FLOWER!
Plant photo by Marni Turkel (above) used with permission.
Dendrobium glomeratum 3"
Dendrobium glomeratum
species - Maluku & Sulawesi Islands
This is a medium size, cool-warm growing plant that may flower at any time, but usually in Spring-Summer often on bare canes. The 2-3" flowers occur in clusters of 3-5 and sparkle beautifully in sunlight. The plants have grown well for us with night temperatures of 55-65 degrees at night to 85 during the day in bright indirect light. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble plant food once a month. Den. glomeratum is considered to be easy to grow and bloom. Because of the pendant nature of the plants, mounting them on pieces of cork or fern or growing in baskets is recommended.
LIMITED! NEAR FIRST BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Stenocoryne aureofulva 2" FS
Stenocoryne aureofulva (also known as Bifrenaria aureofulva)
species - Brazil
An unusual epiphyte from Brazil. Fragrant ~1" flowers are usually borne in Summer on an arching to pendant 6-12" stem bearing 3 to several waxy, long-lasting flowers. The plants like semi-shady light and temperatures between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day. They can be mounted on cork or other suitable material (avoid marine driftwood-it's saturated with salt) or grown in baskets where it tends to grow out and down. Give the plants regular watering and fertilizing using a liquid or water soluble plant food once a month, reducing both for a rest in Winter.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN SPIKE WHEN SHIPPED!!!
Dendrobium griffithianum 2" NFS
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Dendrobium griffithianum
species - India, Myanmar, Thailand
This is a bright light loving species that produces 1.5-2", fragrant, long-lasting flowers in Spring. It is growing well for us with temperatures between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month, but eliminate fertilizer and reduce waterings to misting from December until new growth begins in Spring.
LIMITED!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM!!!
Dendrobium parishii (v. rubra X sib) 3" FS
Dendrobium parishii
species - Assam, Bangladesh, Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China
This is a medium sized plant with stocky pendant canes that blooms with long lasting, fragrant, 2" flowers. It grows well for us with temperatures from 60-80 in bright indirect light. The plants can be mounted to good effect or grown in baskets or shallow bulb pans.
D. parishii needs a cooler, drier Winter rest and an absence of fertilizer to bloom well in Spring-Summer. Resume watering and fertilizing when new growth appears. Blooms are nicely fragrant (raspberry) and usually appear on older leafless canes. Our plants are large enough to bloom in 2024 if cared for properly.
FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Aerides multiflora 2" FS
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Aerides multiflora
species - India, Assam, Bangladesh, Nepal, W. Himalayas, Andaman Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
At maturity, Aerides multiflora is a medium size plant with heavy deeply channeled leaves. It blooms in Spring to early Summer with stems up to 12" holding waxy, pleasantly fragrant flowers. Grow it with temperatures from 65-85 degrees night to day with bright indirect light with water and fertilizer applied regularly according to the season. Plants have a leafspan of 8-10''.
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Aerides falcata 2"
Aerides falcata
species - Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, China, Vietnam
Like many of the Aerides species, Aer. falcata likes bright indirect light with temperatures from about 65 degrees at night to 85 (or higher) during the day. The plants should be watered regularly year-round adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. When repotting, use a coarse medium. At maturity, the plant can produce stems up to 20" that are loosely or densely flowered wit 1-1.5" citrus scented, waxy flowers. The plants can begin to bloom prior to becoming full-sized.
VERY LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN SPIKE OR BLOOM!!!
Angraecum eburneum 2"
Angraecum eburneum
species - Madagascar, the Mascarenes and Reunion
This is Winter blooming, warm growing, epiphyte (grows attached to something) that in time will become quite large. When mature, the plant can stand 5-6' tall and may produce multiple long, mostly upright, heavy, densely flowered stems of 3" fragrant, waxy, long lasting flowers. The plants prefer semi-shady conditions and temperatures around 65-70 at night and 85-90 during the day. As the plants grow and need repotting, use a coarse, fast draining medium. Water and fertilize regularly and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen once a month.
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN SPIKE!!!
Peristeria elata 2"
Peristeria elata
species - Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela
This is the National Flower of Panama, better known by its common name, "Dove Orchid" or "The Holy Ghost Orchid". It is a warm grower (night temps of 60-65 degrees), that likes dappled light and needs plenty of water and fertilizer March-October, but then needs a dry-ish rest November-February when mature in order to bloom well The 2" flowers are very fragrant and long lasting and are held on stems up to 4' tall. Not often offered these days!
LIMITED!! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!!
Bulbophyllum graveolens 2"
Bulbophyllum graveolens
species - New Guinea
Not often offered, Bulbophyllum graveolens bears large paddle shaped upright leaves on quadrangular pseudobulbs. The glossy 2" flowers usually occur in Spring and are borne on a rather short stem in a many flowered umbel (a tight circular configuration), held below the leaves.
This plant likes semi-shade, warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day) with good humidity with regular watering and feeding. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. 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
Dendrobium cruentum 2" NFS
Dendrobium cruentum
species - Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
This is a warm growing Dendrobium (~65 to 85 degrees night to day) that also likes bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing (use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month). It is suggested that the plants be given a "rest" from November to January in which the frequency of water and elimination of fertilizer is observed however this is of more value for mature plants.
Lightly fragrant, waxy, longlasting, 1.5-2.5" flowers occur mostly Winter-Spring.
LIMITED!! NEAR FIRST FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Scaphosepalum fimbriatum 2" FS
Scaphosepalum fimbriatum
species - Ecuador
This is a miniature to just small sized plant that is frequently in bloom with small (5/8"), what appears to be well-armored flowers that occur usually singly on semi-pendant stems about 4" long. They prefer indirect light and temperatures between 55 and 85 degrees night to day. Mist frequently and water so as to keep the roots moist, though not continually soggy. As long as flower stems remain green, do not cut them as they may rebloom.
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Bulbophyllum longissimum 3" NFS
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Bulbophyllum longissimum
species - Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo
Bulbophyllum longissimum is striking for, as its name suggests, very long flowers-up to 16" in length that occur mostly in Spring on a pendant stem of around 8", 4-6 opening at one time. The plants like semi-bright light, warm temperatures (65+-85) degrees night to day), moist roots and good humidity. Clearly these need to be grown on in hanging pots or mossed baskets.
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Maxillaria tenuifolia "Red" IN BUD/FLOWER NOW
Maxillaria tenuifolia
species - Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica
Does it smell like toasted coconut or suntan lotion or something else? You can decide, but on a warm day in Spring or Summer, Maxillaria tenuifolia s as pleasantly fragrant as they come!
These are small starts of one of our most popular orchids. They can be left in pots or mounted on a wide variety of acceptable mounts (e.g. cork, tree fern, redwood and fresh water driftwood*), but rather quickly, under the right conditions even these little plants can turn into quite a specimen,
Ideally, Maxillaria tenuifolia would like temperatures of about 50-85 degrees, but we have grown it where the night temperature occasionally drops to 40 degrees. Best protected overhead from frost. Otherwise grow the plants in semi-bright or filtered light, because they are planted in NZ moss, keep them moist, not soggy, with regular additions of fertilizer Spring-Fall with a bit of a drier Winter rest. Flowers of 1.5-2" are produced in Spring and Summer. It is possible that some of these plants will bloom in 2020.
*Oceanic driftwood is generally toxic to orchids as is saturated was a variety of salts. It takes a long time to leach these salts out.
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Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' 4" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED!!
Oncidium Sweet Sugar
(Aloha Iwanaga X varicosum)
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 the rule, however for short times it can survive in lower light for display purposes.
Water and fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section); aim for evenly moist medium while growing or flowering, never soggy. A little dryer after flowers fall. Night temperatures of 55-65 will do fine, 80's during the day.
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Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite 2" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED
Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite
(Twinkle X sotoanum [ornithorhynchum])
These are real charmers when in bloom. the ~ .5", lightly fragrant, long lasting, ivory colored flowers are held on relatively tall branched stems. As the plants mature, they can produce multiple stems per growth.
Tsiku Marguerite would prefer semi-sunny conditions and cool-intermediate temperatures (~55-75 degrees night to day. Good humidity and air circulation are a plus. The plants have fine roots and prefer to be moist (not soggy). Also avoid hot and dry conditions along with no air movement.
LIMITED! IN SPIKE NOW!!
NOTE: These plants are a remake of the original hybrid and other colors (yellow or pink) are possible- but can't be predicted!)
Maxillaria uncata FS mounted
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Maxillaria uncata
species - French Guiana, Surinam, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil
Here's a not often seen Maxillaria for the collector - Maxillaria uncata. Flowers are about 1/4" across, but twice that long. It seems happy as an intermediate grower (60-85 degrees night to day) in dappled light with regular, year-round watering/misting and fertilizing.
The plants can bloom almost any time of year and are flowering size now.
LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER.
Oncidesa Lemon Heart
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Oncidesa Lemon Heart
(Oncsa. Sum Lai Woh X Gom. concolor)
Lemon Heart is comprised of 3 species that were once all called "Oncidiums". Flowers are about 1.4" across, clear yellow and are held aloft on a branched stem around 36" tall.
The plants like bright indirect light and cool-warm temperatures. Keep the roots moist (not soggy (this means water thoroughly but less frequently). Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies' section)
NOTE: These are in medium spike and we recommend buying them now for ease of shipping.
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Beallara Big Shot 'Pink Leopard' 4'' IN SPIKE NOW
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Bllra. Big Shot
(Alcra. Tahoma Glacier X Mps. Maui Titan)
Flowers are about 3.5" in size, 4-6 in number on newly mature plants. These are part Miltoniopsis (we used to call them "Miltonias") and, therefore would like to be evenly moist at the roots with semi-bright light and temperatures from 55-80 degrees night to day. Like you would with Miltoniopsis, avoid hot, still, dry areas in high light if you want the plants to grow on well.
NOTE: These are in very low spike!
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Bc. Rustic Spots 'H&R'
Brassocattleya Rustic Spots
(Bc. Richard Mueller X C. Landate)
Rustic Spots is 25% Brassavola nodosa and shows many of that species better characteristics: they are easy growing and floriferous. Bright indirect light and temperatures from about 60 to 85 degrees with regular watering and fertilizing (allowing the roots to dry a bit between waterings) round out the care. When repotting, use a somewhat coarse medium. These plants will also grow well mounted on cork, tree fern and other suitable materials (avoid ocean driftwood).
LIMITED! NEAR BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Rlc. Shin Shiang Diamond'#1' mericlone 2"
Rlc. Shin Shiang Diamond
(Kat E. Sun X Tzeng Wen Beauty)
This is a very complex hybrids involving 19 different species, mostly Cattleyas. Flowers are about 3" in size and are mostly Winter-Spring blooming. Grow these with 60-65 degree nights and 80 degree days, watering regularly. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month, but allow the plants to dry slightly between waterings. Give them bright indirect light.
These plants are are able to bloom at this size, but will produce more flowers as they mature.
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Rlc. Perfect Choice 'Purple Lady' 2" meristem
Rlc. Perfect Choice
(Rlc. Tokyo Bay X C. Lake Casitas)
Beautifully formed 4.5" flowers 2-3 in number are produced in Spring-Summer. Like most Cattleyas, the plants would like bright indirect light with temperatures between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly year-round using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Allow the medium to dry a bit between water applications. As the plants become larger, reduce the frequency of both as the days become shorter, darker and cooler.
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
GROWER'S NOTE: Most Cattleyas can easily tolerate and even acclimate to temperatures a bit lower or higher than those listed as ideal. They can even sustain substantial changes for a short term. Here are a couple of tips for extremes: for cold - keep the plants drier; for hot shade where possible and wet with good air movement.
Rlc. Hsinying Mini Dancer 'C.H. #1' 2" meristem
Rlc. Hsinying Mini Dancer
(Li Jiuan Dancer X C. Mini Song)
The name 'Mini Dancer' is a bit misleading, the first one to be awarded in Japan measured over 5" in size. There it was a Spring-Summer bloomer. The Plants would like bright indirect light with temperatures between about 65 degrees at night to 85 during the day. Water and fertilizer regularly year-round using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Allow the medium to dry slightly between waterings.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
GROWER'S NOTE: Sometimes new growers mistakenly believe that keeping all kinds of orchid plants constantly wet promotes good roots. In some cases this is true, but with others (Cattleyas, Vandas, etc.) a little dryness actually stimulates the plant to "go looking for water" with its roots. Some plants will even put out an abundance of roots above a growing medium that has become waterlogged or is decaying.
Rlc. Nell Hammer 2" meristem
Rlc. Nell Hammer
(Haadyai Delight X Ctt. Startrack)
Fragrant 3.5-4" flowers may appear at almost any time on this very complex Cattleya-type hybrid. Like many of its relatives, Nell Hammer would benefit from bright indirect light and temperatures between about 65-85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly in keeping with the size of the plant and seasonal variations (e.g. less of both during cooler, darker months, etc). Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer one a month and allow the medium to dry slightly between waterings.
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, BOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Oncidium Jairak Fragrance 'Bordeaux' 2"
Oncidium Jairak Fragrance
(Twinkle X Yuan Nan Fragrant)
This is a flower much along the lines of the famous, chocolate smelling, Oncidium Sharry Baby (a grandparent) both in flower size, color and fragrance. Unlike Sharry Baby, the lip of Jairak Fragrance is offset by a bold white central spot.
The plants would like temperature between about 55 and 80 degrees night to day with semi bright light. They will be medium size with flower stems of 24" or so. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month aiming to keep the sphagnum medium just moist rather than constantly soggy. Avoid hot, dry areas with no air movement.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN SPIKE WHEN SHIPPED!!
Vanda Garrett Goodwin 'Rosa Diamond' 5" NFS
Vanda Garrett Goodwin
(Sirilak X Bitz's Heartthrob)
Rosa Diamond is a warm grower (65+ to 85+ degrees night to day) that also prefers bright light and good humidity. Genetically, it is 61 % V. sanderiana so the warmer temperatures are a must. Water regularly year-round adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month lessening frequency of both as days turn cooler and shorter. Allow the medium to dry a bit between waterings. Flowers are around 4" in size and may bloom at any time.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IUN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Vanda Pitchaon Violet NFS 5"
Vanda Pitchaon Violet
(Oranooch X coerulea)
Here is a Vanda that is, genetically, 63% Vanda coerulea. That not only gives the flowers their color, but also gives the plants some "cool tolerance" making them easier to grow and bloom for some people. The plants would still do best with temperatures from about 65 to 85+ degrees night to day with bright light (careful to avoid being too close to unobstructed south and west facing windows). Water and fertilizer year-round allowing the medium to dry a bit between applications and lessening the frequency of both as the days become cooler and shorter. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Flowers are about 4" in size and may bloom at any time.
LIMITED!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Rlc. Perfect Choice 'Purple Lady' 4" NFS
Rlc. Perfect Choice
(Rlc. Tokyo Bay X C. Lake Casitas)
Beautifully formed 4.5" flowers 2-3 in number are produced in Spring-Summer. Like most Cattleyas, the plants would like bright indirect light with temperatures between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly year-round using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Allow the medium to dry a bit between water applications. As the plants become larger, reduce the frequency of both as the days become shorter, darker and cooler.
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
GROWER'S NOTE: Most Cattleyas can easily tolerate and even acclimate to temperatures a bit lower or higher than those listed as ideal. They can even sustain substantial changes for a short term. Here are a couple of tips for extremes: for cold - keep the plants drier; for hot shade where possible and wet with good air movement.
Rlc. Hsinying Aloha 'C.H. Super' 4" FS
Rlc. Hsinying Aloha 'C.H. Super'
(C. Aloha Case X Rlc. Li Jiuan Dancer)
This is a very complex hybrid that involves genetic input from at least 20 members of the Cattleya Alliance, but predominant is Cattleya walkeriana that heavily influences both the plant size as well as the flower shape. The flower pictured was over 4.5" in size sitting atop a 7" plant!
The plants would like bright indirect light and temperatures between about 55/60 degrees at night to around 85 during the day. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Allow the roots to dry a bit between waterings.
VERY LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN SHEATH, BUD OR FLOWER WHEN SHIPPED!!!
Vanda Princess Mikasa 'Blue Velvet' mericlone 5" FS
Vanda Princess Mikasa
(Royal Sapphire X coerulea)
Princess Mikasa is one of the smaller growing Vandas that were once called Ascocendas. From Ascocentrum curvifolium (now Vanda curvifolia), it inherits a more compact size plant, somewhat smaller flowers, though in greater number; when mature, it has the ability to bloom with 2 or more stems of flowers, sometime more than once a year.
In general, Vandas like bright indirect light and warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day), but because Princess Mikasa is over 50% Vanda coerulea, some cool tolerance is possible. Vandas are also best in a coarse medium. Water and fertilizer regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Because of the Vanda coerulea parent, this Vanda can grow and bloom at somewhat cooler temperatures than most. We've tested them at 55 degrees for a night temperature.
Leafspan: 12"+
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM!!!
Epicyclia Kyoguchi 'Happy Field' HCC/AOS 2" mericlone NFS
Epc. Kyoguchi (correctly now Guaricyclia Kyoguchi)
(Gur. aurantiaca X Enc, incumbens)
Kyoguchi is a Spring-Summer bloomer than, when mature, can produce over 50 1.5" flowers on a branched, upright stem. It is also very useful in hybridizing. We grow the plants in bright indirect light with temperatures from about 65 t85 degrees night to day. Water regularly year-round using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
LIMITED!! NEAR FIRST-BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Rlc. Waianae Leopard 'Ching Hua' HCC/AOS 2" mericlone NFS
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Rlc. Waianae Leopard
(Rlc. Peach Cobbler X C. Penny Kuroda)
This is a longtime favorite. It's fragrant flowers may appear from April to September 4-6 or several as shown. The plants like Bright indirect light with temperatures between about 65 and 85 night to day. Water regularly year-round adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Avoid keeping the medium constantly wet,
LIMITED!! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN SHEATH, BUD OR BLOOM!!
Rhyncholaeliocattleya (Rlc.) NP Gold 4" NFS
Rlc. NP Gold
Rlc. (Angkinantana X Memoria Srivilas Gold)
This striking 5"+ flower appears in Fall-Winter on a medium sized plant. As with many Cattleya-types, this one likes bright indirect light and temperatures between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day. Water regularly adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month (See ours in the "Supplies section). Allow the medium to dry slightly between water applications.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SHEATH, BUD OR BLOOM!!
Cattletonia Why Not (yellow version) 2" FS
Cattleytonia Why Not
(C. aurantiaca X Bro. sanguinea)
The popular, compact warm growing hybrid in yellow instead of red. It is a warm grower (~65-85 degrees night to day) that also likes bright indirect light. Records indicate it can flower late Winter-Spring and Fall with upright stems of 5 to more than a dozen 1.25-1.5", nicely shaped flowers. The plants can fairly become multi-growth while still in relatively small containers. Water and fertilize regularly allowing the medium to dry slightly between applications and using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE!!!
Rlc. Shinfong Castle 'Lightening' 4" meristem FS
Rlc. Shinfong Castle
(Chunyeah X Toshie Aoki)
Two famous yellow-colored Cattleyas combine to make Shinfong Castle. Flowers are fragrant, around 4.5", 2-3 per stem, flowering in Fall-Winter. The plants like bright indirect light and temperatures from about 65 to 85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly; add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Zygonisia Murasakikomachi 'Blue Heaven' 4" meristem BLOOMING SIZE ONLY!!
Only a few left!
Zygonisia Murasakikomachi
(Zns. Roquebrune X Aca. cyanea)
This is a cool growing, fragrant, easy to flower hybrid that prefers shady conditions and moist roots (not continually soggy!). Avoid hot, dry, still conditions. They are in spike now each spike with 3-5 flowers. As the plants mature they can produce more than one stem per growth.
BLOOMING SIZE ONLY!!
Oncostelopsis (Osp.) Brazilian Sun 'Samba' 2" IN SPIKE NOW!
Oncostelopsis Brazilian Sun
(Oip. Pacific Waters X Onc. Sunup)
This is a surprisingly complex Oncidium hybrid involving 18 different species and 3 genera. The 2.25" flowers almost sparkle in sunlight. Best kept as an Intermediate grower (55-60 to 80 degrees night to day) with bright indirect light. Water and fertilize regularly, but not so much as to keep the sphagnum moss potting medium soggy.
LIMITED! IN SPIKE/FLOWER NOW!!
Ctt. Sagarik Wax 'African Beauty' AM/AOS mericlone 2"
Cattlianthe Sagarik Wax
(C. Summerland Girl X Ctt. Chocolate Drop)
When it was awarded in 2015, Sagarik Wax had 12 waxy, fragrant 2.8" flower on one upright stem. The plants like bright indirect light and temperatures from about 65-85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly allowing the medium to dry out somewhat between applications. Us a a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
This hybrid is capable of producing one or more flowers while still quite young and are Summer blooming.
LIMITED! NEAR FIRST BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SHEATH OR BUD!!!
Cattlianthe Chocolate Drop 'Yellow Chiffon'
Cattlianthe Chocolate Drop
(C. guttata X Gur. aurantiaca)
Sometimes recessive traits will out. In the case of Ctt. Chocolate Drop, most of the progeny were, as the name would suggest, chocolate brown to red-brown in color. 'Yellow Chiffon' is a variant. When mature, Chocolate Drop may produce heads of from 8-20 waxy, ~3" flowers. The plants like bright indirect light and temperatures between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day. Water and feed regularly especially during active growth. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen once a month. Allow the plant to dry somewhat between waterings. These are Fall blooming.
LIMITED!! NOT BLOOMING SIZE! NOT IN SHEATH OR BUD!!!
GROWER'S NOTE #1: While regular watering and fertilizing are necessary, some orchids require a seasonal "rest' during which fertilizer is eliminated and water is reduced significantly. For those that don't need a rest, it is still wise to pay attention to seasonal changes mainly by waiting longer between applications of water when weather is colder and days are shorter.
Rhyncattlianthe Burana Beauty 'Burana' 2" HCC/AOS mericlone
Rhyncattlianthe Burana Beauty
(Netrasiri Starbright X C. Netrasiri Beauty)
Sweet smelling Rose) 2.5" flowers are usually produced in late Summer-Fall, 3-5 in number on a compact plant. If grown well, they can become awesome specimen plants fairly quickly. Grow these in bright indirect light with temperatures from about 6-65 to 85 night to day. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. See our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section. Allow the medium to dry a bit between waterings. These plants can send up their first flower while still small.
LIMITED!! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN SHEATH OR BUD!!!
Psychopsis Mariposa ''Trilabelo'' 2'' NFS
Psychopsis Mariposa
(papilio X Kalihi)
We have been able to get plants of a remake of one of the popular Psychopsis hybrids-this time the peloric (3 lips) variety! Mariposa was registered 52 years ago and while meristems are occasionally available this is a remake. Flowers occur singly, rarely doubly, blooming successively on tall slender stems at almost any time of year. As long as the stems remain green, it is possible for the plant to bloom again. Flowers can be more than 6" vertically. The plants are warm growers (65-85 degrees night to day) and prefer semi-shade. Water and feed normally except that a drier winter is a safeguard against losing new leaves.
VERY LIMITED!!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE!!
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Corona long straight snip
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
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.
Romeo 18.18.18 Fertilizer
Romeo 18.18.18 Fertilizer
1 LB Resealable Bag
This is considered a "balanced" fertilizer because the percentages of the 3 major fertilizer elements are the same. Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium are all 18%. Use this fertilizer at any time, but especially during times when you plants are not in most active growth.
Apply at the rate of 1 teaspoon/gallon of water, but remember that it is not a good idea to fertilize plants that have been allowed to become over dry.
Romeo 15.30.15 Fertilizer
Romeo 15.30.15 Fertilizer
1 LB. Resealable Bag
This is considered a "bloom food" because it is higher in Phosphorus, the element that helps produce stronger stems and larger flowers. It will not make your plant bloom, but as you have otherwise properly cared for it, this fertilizer can enable better blooming.
Apply at the rate of 1 teaspoon/gallon of water (do not use dry) during times when blooms are to be expected. Remember that it is not a good idea to fertilize plants that have been allowed to become over dry.
Bulbophyllum Micah Maetani 2"
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Bulbophyllum Micah Maetani
(dearei X echinolabium)
These seedlings have been very speedy growers. Micah Maetani is around 5" vertically, but since these are seedlings the size may vary. Flowers are held on stems around 5-7" that may require staking. Bloom time is Winter-Spring.
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.
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".
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss 3 Kg Bale 4A
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss 4A
3Kg = ~ 6.6 lbs.
Superior potting medium for many orchids, especially Pleurothallids, Bulbophyllums, Miltonias, Zygopetalums, mounted plants, seedlings, deflasking and more, anything than benefits from added moisture retention.
The classification '4A' refers only to the strand length, not the quality of the moss. So, 4A is longer than 3A and shorter than 5A.
This moss has been compressed into a block that is ~19" X 14" X 12". It is not loose packed as are some others.
AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING AND PICK-UP AT THE NURSERY
Photos to the right show 1 Kg bale and 1 Kg bale w/ 150gm 'brick' for comparison.
KIWI BARK 50 liter bag
Kiwi Bark
(Pinus radiata - Monterey Pine)
Premier orchid substrate from New Zealand. Available for PICK UP ONLY in 4 sizes.
No. 2 approximately 1/4-3/8" Cymbidiums, Paphiopedilums, seedlings
No. 3 approximately 1/2-5/8" Oncidiums, Phalaenopsis etc.
No. 4 approximately 3/4-1.25" Cattleyas, Epidendrums, Vandas
No. 5 approximately 1.25-1.75" Large Cattleyas, Vandas, Angraecums, etc.
Shown to the right are the HOBBY BAG (in front) and the 50 liter bag behind it.
Brassocattleya Walter August 2'' NFS
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Brassocattleya Walter August
(C. Summer Spot X B. nodosa)
This is the plant that has been offered as (Cattleya Summer Spots X Brassavola nodosa). However, "Summer Spots" is not a registered hybrid. As is the case with most Brassavola nodosa hybrids, Walter August would like bright indirect light and warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day). They would rather not have soggy wet feet and to grow them on, use a rather coarse medium and let the roots dry just a bit between waterings. They should also do well mounted on cork or other suitable media (avoid ocean driftwood).
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE; NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss 1Kg 4A
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss
1Kg is ~2.2 lbs.
Superior potting medium for many orchids, especially Pleurothallids, Bulbophyllums, Miltonias, Zygopetalums, mounted plants, seedlings, deflasking and more, anything than benefits from added moisture retention.
The classification '4A' refers only to the strand length, not the quality of the moss. So, 4A is longer than 3A and shorter than 5A.
This moss has been compressed into a block that is ~ 13" X 11" X 7". It is not loose packed as are some others.
AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING AND PICK-UP AT THE NURSERY
Photo to the right shows 500gm, 150gm 'brick' (not currently in stock) and 1 Kg bale.