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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!!
Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance' AM/AOS 4"
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!
IN SPIKE NOW!! LIMITED!!
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!
Bulbophyllum lepidum flowering size
Bulbophyllum lepidum
species - India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia
This is a compact, warm growing member of the genus that blooms at almost any time on a short, upright to leaning stem, holding its flowers in a 1.5" fan just above the leaves. The plants prefer moist roots and dappled light with temperatures of around 60-65 degrees at night to the mid 80's during the day. Avoid hot, dry conditions,
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Renanthera monachica FS 3"
Renanthera monachica
species - Luzon, the Philippines
This is a small to medium size vandaceous plant that likes warm temperatures (65+-85 degrees night to day) and bright light. The 1-1.5" brightly colored flowers appear mostly in Winter on relatively long mostly upright stems, few to 30 in number. The plants can begin to bloom long before they reach full size, but with lower flower counts. The plants don't like old spent (broken down) medium.
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Bulbophyllum falcatum 'Standing Tall' AM/AOS FS 3"
Bulbophyllum falcatum 'Standing Tall' AM/AOS
species - Central-West Africa
In a family replete with oddities, Bulbophyllum falcatum stands out as one of the most unique. It's flower stem looks like a feather, or a bean of some kind? More like an Acacia seedpod is the flower stem of this plant. It has been reclassified multiple times since it first described in 1891 as Phyllorchis. Most recently it was in a rather small group of 19 species called Megaclinium, now considered a Section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
It is said to be a hot grower, but it does just fine under intermediate conditions (60-65 degree night). The flattened, feather-like stem produces small (to 1/2") flowers on both sides that open sequentially and are relatively long-lasting. The flowers are non-fragrant and bloom Winter-Spring. The plant appreciates shady conditions and regular watering and fertilizing. The aim is to provide moist/humid conditions
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE!!
Prosthechea (Encyclia) mariae 2" NFS
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!!
Dendrobium hancockii 4" FS
Dendrobium hancockii
species - southern China
Dendrobium hancockii is sometimes call the "Bamboo Orchid" because of its bamboo-like appearance though this common name is also used elsewhere. It grows as an intermediate for us (nights of 60-65 degrees) and likes bright filtered or diffused light. It also needs a reduction of water and an elimination of fertilizer during the Winter months. Otherwise water and fertilize regularly, but avoid keeping the mix overwet.
NOTE: These are the ones with wider (still narrow) leaves and larger flowers.
Flowers are fragrant, about 1.25" in size and occur mostly in Spring and early Summer.
THESE PLANTS ARE FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Grammatophyllum scriptum 'Irian Jaya' X self 3''
Only a few left!
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 can be moved on into a medium grade of the bark.
Well grown, they will be about 2 years to first bloom.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM!!
Laelia lundii coerulea NFS 2"
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.
LIMITED!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!!!
Vanda (Neofinetia) falcata (green flower) 'Hisui' 2" FS
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Vanda (Neofinetia) falcata 'Hisui'
species - Japan, Korea, Ryukyu Islands
This is one of the selectively bred Neos' that is very much like the white ones you may have seen, except for the color. The sepals are clear green!
Though it will grow under warmer conditions, Neofinetia is listed as a cool-cold grower that likes bright indirect light. It's nocturnally fragrant flowers and, in fact the plants are smaller than than the white varieties, but they bloom early Summer - Fall as do the others.
VERY LIMITED!! SMALL PLANTS (~3"), BUT NEAR FLOWERING SIZE-NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
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!!
Cattleya forbesii X sib 3"
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Cattleya forbesii
species - Brazil
This species is one of our favorites. It is a slim stemmed bifoliate (2 leaves), that blooms in Fall with long lasting fragrant, 4" flowers. The plants prefer bright indirect light, temperatures from about 55 to 80 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly allowing the medium to dry a smidge between applications. Let the plants rest a while from fertilizer and cut back a bit on water during the shorter, cooler days of Winter. This species grows well mounted on a suitable piece of cork or wood (but, as always, avoid fresh marine driftwood) or in other media, but make sure that it drains quickly.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
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!!!
Anoectochilus siamensis 2"
Anoectochilus siamensis
species - Thailand
This species is another of the "Jewel Orchids" grown mainly for their foliage although this one has a very unusual white flower. It is listed as a cool grower (55-75 degrees night to day), but it seems that shade is a more important factor as we have it growing in a warmer environment. Keep the roots moist, not soggy and use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
VERY LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT IN BLOOM NOW!!
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.
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Aerangis kotschyana
Aerangis kotschyana
species - Widespread throughout Africa
This is a warm-hot growing species from so many countries in Africa that we couldn't list them all! Realistically, we have been able to grow Aer. kotschyana with 65 degree nights and days that can reach into the 90's at times. They are somewhat shaded, but because we grow them under a double wall polycarbonate, we're able to grow them in more light than might be expected, listed as they are as semi- shade loving. Good humidity is beneficial, but they also like a dry-ish Winter. It is suggested that because of this and because of their pendant to 18" flower stems, they do best mounted on a suitable piece of cork or other suitable material (avoid marine driftwood!).
VERY LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BUD!!!
NOTE: Images of Aer. kotschyana by Marni Turkel used with permission.
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!!
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!!
Laelia purpurata v. carnea 'Pink Coral' X self 3''
Laelia purpurata v. carnea
species - Brazil
In our experience, this is the most popular form of the many L. purpurata varieties. It is fairly temperature tolerant; we have grown and flowered it successfully in a greenhouse in which the temperature often drops to 40 degrees at night during Winter months. Of course it will grow well with temperatures from 60-85 degrees night to day. The plants like bright indirect light. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Allow the medium to dry a bit between waterings and slow down on the frequency of both as days become shorter, cooler and drier.
Fragrant 6-8" flowers appear quite quickly from sheaths evident months before, 3-6 in number in late Spring-Summer.
SEEDLINGS! NOT BLOOMING SIZE!! NOT IN BUD OR FLOWER NOW!!
Neofinetia falcata X sib (white) 2" FS
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
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!!
Aeranthes grandiflorus 4" NFS
Aeranthes grandiflorus
species - Madagascar & Comoros
This unusual plant is easy to grow and bloom. The plants like semi-shade and do well with Phalaenopsis-like temperatures (about 65 to 85 degrees night to day) although they are reputed to do well at lower tempers as well (e.g. 55 degrees at night). The rather fine root system seems to like some constant moisture although not to the point of being constantly soggy. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen once a month. The translucent, fragrant (butterscotch), ~4" flowers are produced successively Winter-Spring and are held on short to long (to 36"+), wiry, pendent stem. Clearly, this one needs to be in a hanging position at least while in spike. Our plants are about 10" in leafspan.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE!!!
Laelia jongheana alba 4" FS
Laelia jongheana alba
species - Brazil
RARE! The coloratum form can be difficult to obtain, but the alba (white) form is even more so. These are the result of a sibling cross of 2 selected parents. Flowers will be 4-6" across and white with a yellow lip. Blooming season is Winter-Spring.
Laelia jongheana is a cool grower (55 degree nights) that like bright indirect light and heavy watering and fertilizing while in growth mode and a reduction of both after new growth is completed.
Our plants are blooming size and will remain rather compact. They be mounted on a suitable material (e.g. cork bark, tree fern, etc.) or planted in a basket as well.
FLOWERING SIZE! NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!
Aerides multiflora 2" FS
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''.
VERY LIMITED! BLOOMING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
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!!!
Vanda cristata 4" FS
Vanda cristata
species - Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Nepal, China
This is a Spring-Summer blooming, medium sized Vanda that produces 2-6 ~2", long-lasting, floral scented flowers. It grows well for us with temperatures between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day, but can grow cooler as needed. The plants like bright indirect light and benefit from regular watering and fertilizing. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT IN SPIKE OR BUD!!
Aerides magnifica alba 3"
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Aerides magnifica alba
species- Calayan Island, Philippines
This is a compact, medium sized vandaceous plant (Vanda-like growth form) that blooms for us in Fall on arching to pendant, densely flowered stems. Flowers are very sweetly fragrant and long lasting. The plants would like warm temperatures (65+ to 85 degrees night to day) with bright indirect light. Water and feed year-round; use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Plants are about 6" minimum in leafspan.
LIMITED FIRST RELEASE! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Dendrobium alexandrae 4 " NFS
Dendrobium alexandrae
species - Papua & New Guinea
Similar to Dendrobium spectabile in size when mature and also of the Latouria Section, but able to grow with cooler temperatures is necessary (55-85 degrees night to day). The plants like bright indirect light and bloom in Fall with 2-3" asymmetrically twisted flowers, 3-7 on a stem. Water and fertilize regularly, however lessen the frequency or water during the shorter, cooler days of Winter. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
LIMITED! NEAR FIRST FLOWERING SIZE, UT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BUD!!!
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 kingianum album 2" FS
Dendrobium kingianum album
species - Australia (Queensland and New South Wales)
This is the alba (white) version of the ever-popular Aussie native. It is harder to find than the pink to purple form, but likes the same conditions: bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section). Dendrobium kingianum is very temperature tolerant, but grows best with cool nights and days in the mid 80's. Give it some protection if night temperatures drop below 40 degrees.
The 1" fragrant flowers are borne in Winter-Spring and will last longer if kept cool, i.e. outside or in a cool window. Den. kingianum will grow well in a variety of orchid media as well as mounted on a suitable piece of wood, cork bark or rock.
IMPORTANT NOTE: do not use marine driftwood unless it has been very well leached- embedded marine salts are toxic to most orchids.
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE - NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD OR FLOWER WHEN SHIPPED!!
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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Vanda christensoniana 3" FS
Vanda christensoniana
species - Vietnam
This is a small Vanda that has also been known as Ascocenda christensoniana. It is a warm grower (although listed by some as a hot grower, it does well for us with 65 degree nights) that usually blooms in Spring with upright 4-6" stems of several ~.6" flowers. The plants like bright indirect light though with brighter light the leaves may turn reddish. As Spring turns to Summer and the plants are in active growth, water and or mist frequently and feed regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer at half strength twice a month. Heading into Winter, slow down on watering and eliminate fertilizer. This species prefers good drainage and does not like old spent medium.
LIMITED! FIRST FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM WHEN SHIPPED!!!
Phalaenopsis X intermedia 3" NFS
Phalaenopsis X intermedia
(aphrodite X equestris)
This is a a naturally occurring hybrid and is designated as such with the 'X' in front of the specific name. It is a shade loving, warm growing (65-85 degrees night to day) plant that can bloom at almost any time with flowers close to 3" in size. As with most Phalaenopsis, P. X intermedia would like regular watering and fertilizing with the aim of keeping the roots just moist. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your watering regimen once a month. They can also be grown attached to a piece of cork or other suitable material (avoid marine driftwood as sea salts are toxic to orchids).
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Phalaenopsis tetraspis 3" seedling
Phalaenopsis tetraspis
species - Sumatra, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This is a very warm growing species that benefits from humid, shady conditions. We have grown it successfully with night temperatures of 65 degrees (days in the 80's) with year-round watering and fertilizing using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once or twice a month. Fragrant flowers appear in Summer, 4-8 in number on low, arching, 12-16" stems.
Our plants are near first flowering size and are planted in sphagnum moss.
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Bulbophyllum longissimum 3" NFS
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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Bulbophyllum contortisepalum 3" FS
Bulbophyllum contortisepalum
species - New Guinea, Papua, Vanuatu
This is a miniature, shade loving plant that bears 2.5-3", non-fragrant flowers almost any time of year on a wiry upright to arching stem. We grow them at temperatures between about 65 to 85 degrees night to day, keeping them moist at the roots with reasonably good humidity, planted in NZ sphagnum moss to assist in moisture retention. Water with the aim of keeping the moss moist, not constantly soggy and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer at half strength twice a month.
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Oncidium Speckled Spire 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
Oncidium Speckled Spire
(Rex van Delden X trilobum)
There aren't too many white Oncidiums, especially ones that are long lasting and lightly fragrant, but Speckled Spire is one of them! This clone has relatively short stems (24" or so) that carry up to 50 - 1.5" flowers.
Speckled Spire would like bright indirect light and is fairly temperature tolerant (55-60 degree nights) and would prefer to be evenly moist though not soggy. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water once a month.
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Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS 2" pot
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Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS
(Mini Primi X Rodriguezia lanceolata)
Howeara (How-ara) Lava Burst has been one of our best sellers.
Here it is in a 2" rose 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 each.
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Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
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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Maxillaria uncata FS mounted
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.
Phalaenopsis Mini Mark 3" FS/ IN BUD! mericlone
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 a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water once a month.
Mini Mark also grows well mounted on a piece of cork, wood, tree fern or other suitable material. (Avoid marine driftwood!).
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Miltonia Lennart Karl Gottling 'Red Rim' 4" FS
Miltonia Lennart Karl Gottling
(Timberline X Pearl Ono)
Beautiful pansy-like flowers in excess of 3" in size that bloom for us mostly during late Fall to Spring. In general, Miltonias appreciate cooler temperatures (~55-75 degrees night to day) but also bright indirect light. Ours are planted in sphagnum moss which is an ideal medium because it stays moist, however care should be taken not to so water so frequently the it becomes soggy constantly. Good air circulation and humidity are also helpful to see them do their best. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your watering regimen twice a month.
Avoid hot, dry still locations if you want them to last well or to grow on. Those crinkled leaves you may hear about are the result of these conditions. The plant may be brought back to normal growth with a change in environment, but the damaged leaves will not. It's also a good idea to remove fallen flowers from the leaves as they can damage if not removed.
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Beallara Big Shot 'Pink Leopard' 4'' IN SPIKE NOW
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.
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Miltonia Princess Diana 4'' IN SPIKE NOW!
Miltonia Princess Diana
(Pearl Ono X warszewiczii)
Spring is the time for Miltonias and Princess Diana is our newest offering! Flowers are about 3-3.25", 5-7 per stem. Miltonias are, in general, cool growers (50-55 to 75 degrees night to day), that also prefer moist roots (not soggy!). Ours are planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss to aid in water retention. Water as often as needed to keep moisture available but avoid extremes either direction. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Avoid hot, dry, still conditions as these will result in crippled (wrinkled) new growths.
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Rhynchobrassoleya Copper Queen 'H&R' 2" mericlone NFS
Rhynchobrassoleya Copper Queen
(Rlc. Toshie Aoki X Bc. Richard Mueller)
This hybrid Cattleya features the well known Brassavola nodosa as a grandparent. It is a bright indirect light lover and does best with temperature between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day. Water regularly but allow the plant to dry a bit between applications. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month during the warmer, brighter months and once a month for the darker, cooler ones. Depending on where you live, Copper Queen may bloom at almost any time. The plants bloom with 3-5, 4" flowers on a stem.
LIMITED! NEAR BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Rlc. Keeowee 'Mendenhall' AM/AOS 2''
Only a few left!
Brassocattleya Keowee
(C. Lorraine Shirai X B. nodosa)
When it was first awarded in 1985, the flower of Bc. Keowee 'Mendenhall' was over 5" across. Since then, successive cloning has reduced the size a bit, but when it is mature you can still expect 2-3 flowers somewhere around 5" in size.
Keowee would like bright indirect light, temperature around 60 to 85 degrees night to day with regular watering and fertilizing (see ours in the "Supplies" section. Allow the roots to dry slightly between waterings.
These plants are 1-2 years from first bloom with the proper care.
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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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Prosrhyncholeya Muscat Smile 'Green Mountain' 4" FS mericlone
Prosrhyncholeya Muscat Smile
(Prosthechea mariae X Rhy. Lester McDonald)
A very unusual hybrid because it involves Prosthechea mariae (formerly Encyclia mariae). A flower of Muscat Smile 'Green Mountain' appears to the right above.
Because of the Psh. mariae parent, these plants should have some cool tolerance, so grow them from about 55-80 degrees night to day although they seem to do as well grown warmer. Give them bright indirect light with regular watering and applications of fertilizer allowing the roots some time to dry a bit between waterings.
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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.
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!!!
Phalaenopsis Pearl Super Coral 'Wilson' 3" mericlone
Phalaenopsis Pearl Super Coral
(Su An Super Star X Pearl Isles)
Surprisingly, with all the intensive breeding that has gone on in the last few decades , this is a relatively simple hybrid involving only 4 species (P. violacea, P. lueddemanniana, P. speciosa and P. amboinensis). The flowers are about 1.5" in size, glossy with heavy texture and seem to be summer blooming.
The plants would like subdued light and temperatures between about 65 and 85 degrees night to day wit year-round watering and fertilizing with a liquid or water based fertilizer applied once a month.
LIMITED! NEAR FIRST FLOWERING SIZE (SMALL), BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD!!!
Dendrobium Spring Dream 'Apollon' 4" IN BUD/FLOWER NOW!
Only a few left!
Dendrobium Spring Dream
(Constance Wrigley X Thwaitesiae)
This is a Dendrobium nobile-type hybrid. It has an abundance of buds on leafless or nearly leafless canes that are about 2" in size, long-lasting and fragrant. Plants are 16-18" above the pot and while in flower can be put almost anywhere for a bright accent.
To continue growing after the flowers are gone, give the plants bright indirect light with warm nights and days (65-85 degrees night to day) while they are growing. Give plenty of water a fertilize heavily (twice a month). When new growths are mature (top of the cane is rounded with one leaf), or usually by December* eliminate fertilizer and lessen the frequency of watering to once a month. Expect the leaves to yellow and fall. Move the plants to a place where they will be cool-cold at night, but still in good light. Buds will form along the top half of the new canes.
LIMITED1 IN BUD/FLOWER NOW!!!
*These plants have been somewhat artificially forced, that is there growing conditions have been altered artificially and it may take a season for them to get back to "normal" as described above. NOTE: simply given "Cattleya-like" care, the plants will grow and bloom, but not flower as prolifically as when cultured as mentioned above.
Ornithophora radicans mounted
Ornithophora radicans
species - Brazil
A charming miniature grower with grassy foliage the blooms with .25" honey scented flowers, several to a 6-7" stem Summer to Fall. The plants like semi-shady conditions and seem to do well with night temperatures from the mid 40's to the mid 60's at night to the 80's during the day. They do need to be kept from being too dry, so frequent watering/misting is needed adding a liquid or water soluble plant food to the watering regimen once a month.
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Oncidium Tariflor Lady 'Green Valley' 4" mericlone IN SPIKE NOW!!
Oncidium Tariflor Lady
(Tariflor Ruby X Tariflor Queen)
Very limited!! These are very reminiscent of the well known Onc. Sharry Baby due to the heavy influence of Oncidium sotoanum (formerly Onc. ornithorhynchum), although Tariflor Lady is more complex genetically. The flowers are about 1" in size, are long lasting and fragrant. The flowers are darker than pictured due to the camera flash.
The "Lady" would like bright indirect light and cool temperatures (55-80 night to day) with regular watering aiming to keep the moss planting medium moist. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
VERY LIMITED!!! IN SPIKE NOW!!!
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.