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Unique, hard to find orchids grown at our Portola Valley California Nursery and sourced from all over the world. Brookside has an Orchid selection like you've never seen before!
Arachnis labrosa 4'' FS
$25.00
$20.00
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Arachnis labrosa
species - Himalayas, India, Bhutan, Sikkim, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan
Arachnis labrosa is a medium sized member of a genus that contains some very large members. It likes bright indirect light and Intermediate-Warm temperatures (60-85+ degrees night-day). with regular water and fertilizer year-round as it has no rest period. It's best grown in a well drained mix. Fragrant, 1-2" flowers are produced up to 10 on a drooping wiry, 8-12" ,sometimes branched stem in Summer-Fall when mature.
NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
NOTE: the picture to right, bottom left shows a plant in a 3" pot from a prior offering
Dendrochilum yuccifolium 3" FS
$20.00
Dendrochilum yuccifolium
species - Philippines
This is a small clustering Dendrochilum that likes warm nights and days and semi-shady conditions. The foliage isn't really yucky, but it was so-named because it's describer thought the foliage was "yucca-like".
The starry flowers are borne Winter-Spring from the developing new growth and are held in a sort of loose "foxtail" that arches up around mid-way in the 12" leaves that rustle if you brush them lightly with your hand. Water and fertilize regularly adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER.
Dendrobium unicum FS 2" IN BUD/FLOWER NOW!!
$22.50
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Dendrobium unicum
species - Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand
Unique it is! Fragrant 1.5-2" flowers appear in late Spring and Summer on mostly leafless canes after a cooler and drier Winter rest. Though our plants are in 2" pots, they would rather be mounted due to their pendant growth habit using hardwood, cork or other suitable branches and like bright indirect light. Water and fertilize heavily during the warm Summer-Fall months and follow the pattern of the season eliminating fertilize and minimizing water into the Winter rest.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE; IN BUD/FLOWER NOW!!
Laelia lundii coerulea NFS 2"
$25.00
Laelia lundii coerulea
species - Brazil, Bolivia
A miniature species that blooms with 1.5", fragrant flowers in Winter-Spring. The plants are warm growers (65 to 85 degrees night to day) that like dappled light or semi-shade. Allow the roots to dry a bit between applications of water and a liquid or water soluble fertilizer. As these are sometimes lithophytes in nature, they can also be grown on pieces of cork or other suitable media.
Picture to the right and below is the normal Laelia lundii for comparison.
VERY LIMITED!
Ludisia discolor "Black" 3"
$15.00
Ludisia discolor
species - China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines
One of the "Jewel Orchids", this one lacks the red veining of the more commonly seen variety. This is a warm (65-85 degrees night to day) that likes shade, moist roots, not soggy, and good humidity. Small white flowers, said to be fragrant, occur on upright stems Winter-Summer. They are sometimes mistaken for Spiderworts, a houseplant.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE! NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica 3" FS
$25.00
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Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica
species - Luzon, Philippines
A lovely somewhat cool growing Dendrobium from the mountainous areas of Central Luzon. Flowers are around 3" across and differ from the other Den. sanderae we have offered - the upper part of the labellum (lip) is green. They like bright indirect light, intermediate to cool temperatures (55-85 degrees night-day) with regular watering and fertilizing UNTIL Fall when both should be reduced somewhat to be resumed as new growths appear.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Vanda luzonica 5"
$35.00
Vanda luzonica
species - Luzon Island, Philippines
This is an eventually large Vanda species that needs warm temperatures to do well (65+-85+ degrees night to day with bright light. Our plants are about 2 years from first bloom standing about " above the pot with sets of leaves and leafspans of about ". Flowers are 2.5-3" in size and are borne few to many (to ~25) on an arching stem.
VERY LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Pholidota chinensis 4" FS
$30.00
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Pholidota chinensis
species - Vietnam, Myanmar, Hong Kong, China
This is a charming, fragrant flowered, Spring blooming species that grows well with temperatures of around 55 to 75 degrees. It is a Spring bloomer with short, pendant, many flowered stems. Flowers are about 3/4".
The plants prefer dappled light and should be kept moist at the roots (not soggy).
VERY LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Pleurothallis restrepioides 2" FS
$20.00
Pleurothallis restrepioides
species - Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
This is one of the larger members of the genus. Flowers are over 1.5" long, are held 5-7 in number on a mostly upright stem and appear during the Winter months. The plants are shade lovers and grow well at temperatures from around 50 to 70 degrees night to day. Larger plants produce lots of keikis from the bases of older leaves and when they have their own roots can be potted in sphagnum moss or other suitable substrate of your choice.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Anoectochilus siamensis 2"
$25.00
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!!
Vanda coerulescens "Pink" NFS 3"
$25.00
Vanda coerulescens
species - India, Myanmar, Himalayas, Thailand, China
This is a small sized Vanda by comparison that grows well in temperatures of about 65 to 85 degrees night to day, in bright indirect light. Fragrant flowers are around 1.5" and appear in Winter-Spring. Water and fertilize regularly regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Don't allow the plants to stay constantly wet or stay in a medium that is breaking down.
Thought small, our plants are blooming size.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIE OR FLOWER!!!
Angraecum infundibulare 2"
$25.00
Angraecum infundibulare
species - Nigeria, Cameroon, Principe, Congo, Zaire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda
A truly magnificent flower! This is a cool-hot grower that blooms in Fall-Winter with a waxy, long-lasting, fragrant flower that measures up to 8" vertically! For us, hot to cool means basically 65 -85 degrees night to day. They are vine-like in growth habit and a pole or stake will be necessary to support their growth. They prefer bright indirect light and a medium that does not readily stay overwet.
The plants we are offering are 4-5" in height and, depending on your conditions, may be 2-3 years from blooming.
NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis violacea fma indigo X sib 3" NFS
$27.50
Only a few left!
Phalaenopsis violacea fma indigo
species - Malay Peninsula, Sumatra
Phalaenopsis violacea has been used a great deal in hybridizing to impart fragrance to its progeny. The Spring blooming 2" flowers have many color forms, but one of the most sought after are the deeply colored "Indigo" forms. The plants want warm temperatures (65 degrees and above at night with shade and should be kept moist (not soggy) at all times.
NOTE: These are seedlings, so there will be some variation in shape, size and color of the flowers. Because these are siblings, the variation should not be too great.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Robiquettia cerina 'Yellow' FS 4"
$30.00
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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!!
Epidendrum ruizianum 4"
$25.00
Epidendrum ruizianum
species - Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
This is a cool to cold grower that, in nature, in its countries of origin, grows as a terrestrial on steep rocky slopes in full sun. We've grown our seedlings successfully with night temperatures around 65 and days to 85 degrees. When mature, the plants can exceed 42" in height. The terminal spike is long, turning sharply downward, to about 24", bearing 3-4 "sub-stems" as shown, each 6-8" long bearing 30 to 50 - 1 inch fragrant flowers.
Our plants are `12" above the pot edge and are growing rapidly. They are planted in New Zealand pine bark. You can grow them as we do (for faster growth) or cooler in bright light watering and fertilizing regularly (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section).
NOT FLOWERING SIZE!! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis equestris v. rosea 2" NFS
$17.50
Phalaenopsis equestris
species - Philippines, Taiwan
This is a small sized, warm growing (65-85 degrees night to day) Phalaenopsis that is is just too cute! It is an easy grower that prefers shady conditions and can be grown both potted or mounted., but in either case should not be allowed to dry out thoroughly. Its 3/4-1" flowers can occur at any time. When mature, the stems that have finished flowering should not be cut unless they become dry because they can continue to grow and can also produce keikis that, when they have produced sufficient roots, can be easily taken off and started on their own.
NEAR FLOWERING SIZE (IMMATURE), BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE!!!
Cattleya kerrii 2'' FS
$25.00
Cattleya kerrii
species - Brazil
This is a pretty, compact, warm growing species that blooms for us in late Winter-Spring. Give this one temperatures from around 65-85 degrees night to day with bright indirect light. Water regularly allowing the plant to dry a bit between applications and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month while weather is bright and warm backing off to once a month with the onset of cooler darker Fall-Winter days.
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Leptotes bicolor X sib 2"
$22.50
Leptotes bicolor
species - Brazil, Paraguay
This is a miniature species that features short, terete leaves. It prefers bright indirect light and temperatures from 65 to 85 degrees night to day. Our plants are in New Zealand sphagnum moss, but the plants can also grow very well mounted on a suitable material (eg. cork or redwood - avoid marine driftwood), in bark or mixed media. Beautiful 1.5-2" fragrant flowers bloom for us in Spring.
FLOWERING SIZE! SOME IN SPIKE/FLOWER NOW-LIMITED!!!
Cymbidium goeringii 'Song Mei' FS
$30.00
Only a few left!
Cymbidium goeringii
species - India, Bhutan, China, Taiwan, Ryukyu Isles, Japan, Korea
Charming, fragrant, 2" flowers are borne Winter-Spring on short single flowered stem well below the tips of the 8-10" foliage. The plants are "temperature tolerant" from about 40 to 85 degrees Winter to Summer and prefer bright light. Water and fertilize regularly during the warmer months, but eliminate fertilizer and lessen the frequency of watering during colder darker ones. These are typically outdoor growers in all but the coldest areas.
NOTE: Ours are planted in 3" X 8" tree liners to accommodate their long root systems.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER.
Promenaea Colmaniana 2" FS
$25.00
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.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Dendrobium spectabile 2''
$20.00
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Dendrobium spectabile
species - Papua, New Guinea, Solomon Islands
These always cause a stir at the nursery and at shows when they are in bloom looking like little dragons. The plants can attain to 24" and more and typically bloom in Winter on mature canes with stems of up to 20 - 3" flowers. These are warm growers (65-85 degrees night to day) that like bright indirect light and good humidity. Water regularly adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
These plants are 2 years from first bloom with the proper care.
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE!!!
Bulbophyllum thiurum 3'' FS
$35.00
Bulbophyllum thiurum
species - Peninsular Malaysia
This is one of those "fantastic flowers"! Held aloft or semi-pendent on a short wiry stem, are 3-4 flowers with 4-5" petals. In the right light the flowers look like something out of the movie Avatar. Flowers can appear at almost any time.
Some believe Bulb. thiurum to be extinct in the wild, but these are grown from seed and, thought compact, are blooming size. They prefer semi-shady conditions with good humidity and temperatures between about 65 and 85 night to day. As is the case with many Bulbophyllums, this one would prefer to be moist at the roots (no constantly soggy) and they are planted in NZ sphagnum moss to help achieve that end. Water regularly year-round adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica 3"
$27.50
Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica
species - Polillo and Palawan Islands, Philippines
This is a warm growing (65-85 degrees night-day), shade loving orchid with fragrant 2-3.5" flowers that blooms mostly late Spring-Summer. It is best grown like most Phalaenopsis hybrids, i.e. kept moist, not soggy, given regular applications of fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies section).
The plant may produce several, stems each bearing a few long-lasting flowers, readily produces keikis (vegetative new growths borne off the stem) and as long as the stems remain green, they may continue to flower.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Phalaenopsis fimbriata 3" FS
$25.00
Phalaenopsis fimbriata
species - Java, Sumatra, Sarawak
Delicate looking 1-1.5" flowers start to appear on even young plants, but as the plant matures, they will be borne on 10-12" many flowered stems in Spring. They will do best in dappled light with temperatures of 65-85 degrees night to day and regular watering and fertilizing (See ours in the "Supplies" section).
LIMITED! BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Ascocentrum aurantiacum 2" FS
$22.50
Ascocentrum aurantiacum
species - Bali, Sulawesi, Philippines
This is a miniature plant, 3-3.5" across, and, yet, blooming size. The plants like bright light and temperatures from about 65 to 85 degrees or more. Because of their small size, be careful not to allow them to stay dry for extended periods of time. In addition, though they are small, they still get hungry; add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water once a month. Flowering time is Spring-Summer. Flowers are about 3/8" in size, held severally on a short (to 4") stem.
VERY LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT IN BLOOM NOW.
Aspidogyne argentea 2" FS
$25.00
Aspidogyne argentea
species - Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina
The "Silver Aspidogyne" is sometimes considered one of the "Jewel Orchids" because it is grown primarily for its foliage. It is a cold grower and adaptable to a larger terrarium. It likes shady conditions and moist roots (not soggy). Tiny flowers appear in Spring on a short to 10" tall stem.
This is a cool grower. It would like semi-shady conditions with temperatures from about 55 to 75 degrees night to day. Water to keep the medium moist (not soggy) and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen once a month. Avoid hoy, dry, still environmental conditions.
VERY LIMITED!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT IN SPIKE OR BLOOM!!!
Maxillaria tenuifolia aurea 'Yamada' AM/AOS 6" Basket FS
$45.00
Maxillaria tenuifolia aurea
species - Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras , Nicaragua, Costa Rica
This is the yellow form of the popular, easy-growing, fragrant flowered species. Baskets are an easy way to grow this plants as they allow it to fall over the side and become pendant which is their natural inclination. It is a Spring-Summer blooming plant that has 1.5-2" flowers that smell like toasted coconut when it is warm.
Give the plants semi-bright indirect light, temperatures between about 55 to 85 degrees night to day and water regularly adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. In temperate areas where winters and Summers aren't severe, Maxillaria tenuifolia can be grown outdoors.
VERY LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, MAY COME IN FLOWER!!!
Beallara Big Shot 'Hilo Sparkle' IN SPIKE NOW. LIMITED!
$30.00
Beallara Big Shot 'Hilo Sparkle'
(Alcra. Tahoma Glacier X Milt. Maui Titan) patented meristem
A large (almost 4") beautiful flower with a sparkling texture. Sparkle is actually half Miltonia so nights and days on the cool side (55-80) are best. Water with the aim of keeping the roots moist (i.e. not soggy). Fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section) and give it bright light and avoid hot, dry, still conditions.
IN SPIKE NOW!!
Miltonia Arthur Cobbledick 'Springtime' IN BUD/BLOOM NOW!
$27.50
Miltonia Arthur Cobbledick 'Springtime'
(vexillaria X Meadowdale)
Here is a very pretty Miltonia (now correctly Miltoniopsis) bearing multiple stems of 3"+ flowers for the onset of Spring.
As with all Miltonias, this one likes cool, bright, breezy conditions and prefers to be moist at the roots. Miltonias do not need a dry rest so even watering and fertilizing is the regimen.
Avoid the following triad of conditions: hot, dry and still. Note that "dry" not only refers to dry at the roots, but also to a lack of humidity as well. These two forms of dry are the main cause of crumpled new growths. Once the growth is deformed, it will not straighten out, though if conditions are corrected succeeding growth can grow normally.
LIMITED1 IN SPIKE NOW !!
Oncostele Wildcat 'Golden Red Star' 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$30.00
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Oncostele Wildcat 'Golden Red Star'
(Rustic Bridge X Onc. Crowborough)
Here's a cross that has had 3 generic names since is was first registered in 1992. It's been an Odontocidium, a Colmanara and now an Oncostele all due to reclassifications of some of its parent species.
Well, whatever, name changes haven't altered the vigor or beauty of the plant! 18 or more long-lasting 2" flowers can be borne on medium-tall, upright, branched stems that need little support.
Wildcat is a easy grower too. It like bright filtered or suffused light, regular water and fertilizer (see our is the "Supplies" section) and temperatures somewhere between 55 to 85 degrees. In areas or seasons of moderate temperatures, Wildcat can be grown outdoors with a little protection.
IN SPIKE NOW! VERY LIMITED!
Phalaenopsis Mini Mark 3" FS meristem
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Mini Mark
(Micro Nova X philippinensis)
We've had one of these hanging on the greenhouse wall in a rather out of the way place, yet, when it's in bloom it never fails to attract notice. The bright orange lip just draws attention. Remarkably, it consists of 3 dissimilar species, Phal. Micro Nova (maculata X lobbii) and philippinensis.
Treat this one as you would any other Phalaenopsis, that is with warm nights (~65 degrees), subdued light and aim to keep the roots moist, not soggy. Add fertilizer to the water regularly.
Mini Mark also grows well mounted on a suitable piece of cork, wood, tree fern or other material.
LIMITED !! FLOWERING SIZE!
Oncostele Red Silk
$28.75
Oncostele Red Silk
(Aloha Sparks X Onc. Alissa McLaughlin)
Silky 2.5" flowers on compact stems of 8 or more grace Oncostele Red Silk.. These are intermediate growers that will do well with bright, indirect light and temperatures from about 50 to 80 degrees night to day. They are planted in sphagnum moss so that while it is essential that they be watered and fertilized regularly, care must be taken to to keep the moss soggy. Aim for moist; water thoroughly but less frequently if necessary to achieve this.
VERY LIMITED! IN SPIKE NOW!!
Rlc.. King of Taiwan 4" FS
$35.00
Rlc. King of Taiwan
(Bryce Canyon X Purple Ruby)
Huge, very fragrant flowers that can exceed 6" in electric magenta that bloom in late Fall to late Winter. This is a Rhyncholaeliocattleya (Rlc.) a man-made genus that resulted from the re-classification of Brassavola digbyana to Rhyncholaelia digbyana. Culture, of course was not affected! The plants favor warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day), bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing. Let your culture adapt to the season, i.e. lessen bot water and fertilizer as the days become darker, shorter and cooler. Allow the plants to dry a bit between waterings.
FIRST RELEASE - LIMITED NEW IMPORT! NOT NECESSARILY IN SHEATH OR BUD!!
Alcra. Snowblind 'Sweet Spot' AM/AOS 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$27.50
Aliceara Snowblind
(Onc. Black Diamond X Alcra. Tropic Splendor)
This hybrid is a cool grower that can produce flowers up to 5" in size when mature. Grow with night temperatures of 50-55 degrees and days of 75-80 with bright dappled light. Water and fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section), but be careful not to keep the sphagnum moss medium over wet (i.e. soggy).
LIMITED1 IN SPIKE NOW!!
Plant picture coming.
Osp. Brazilian Sun 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$27.50
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!!
Plant picture coming.
Phalaenopsis Yaphon Image 'Wilson'
$30.00
$25.00
Phalaenopsis Yaphon Image
(Chang Maw Jade X Yaphon Lover)
Yaphon Image is relatively simple genetically, combining and re-combining only 3 species -Phal. amboinensis, Phal. micholitzii and Phal. violacea. The flowers are about 2" in size with a waxy texture and are long lasting. Like most Phalaenopsis, Image would like indirect light, warm nights (65 degrees and above) and days in the 80's. Keep the roots moist (not soggy) and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month.
LIMITED!! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Plant photo to follow.
Prosrhyncholeya Muscat Smile 'Green Mountain' 2''
$25.00
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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.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Phalaenopsis Mituo Diamond Canary
$35.00
$25.00
Phalaenopsis Mituo Diamond Canary
(Diamond Beauty Beauty X Yungho Gelb Canary)
This plant produces a heavy textured flower about 2.75" in size. It is mostly a Spring bloomer. Genetically, Diamond Canary is mainly Phal. amboinensis, Phal. lueddemanniana and Phal. micholitzii, all members of the Polychilos Section.
The plants like indirect light, good humidity, temperatures from 65 to 80 degrees night to day and would rather be moist at the roots rather than either dry or soggy.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Oncidopsis Onolicious 2'' IN SPIKE NOW!
$15.00
Oncidopsis Onolicious
(Oip. FrancineX Mps. Pearl Ono)
Pretty mini Miltonias. Flowers are 2-2.5" in size; 2-3 growth plants are 5-6" tall. Care for them as you would a normal Miltonia, that is keep the roots moist (not soggy, give them good humidity and a bright cool environment. Avoid hot, dry areas with little or no air movement.
IN SPIKE NOW!!
Brassanthe Elizabeth 4N 2''
$20.00
Brassanthe Elizabeth 4N
(Brassavola nodosa X Guarianthe skinneri)
In general, Brassavola nodosa crosses are vigorous, compact, make good specimen plants and have lots of flowers. This is the tetraploid version of another such hybrid converted from a diploid clone. Tetraploids frequently have longer lasting, larger flowers than the diploids they are taken from.
These are vigorous plants that would like bright indirect light, temperatures around 60-85 degrees night to day and regular watering and fertilizing. They would also like to dry a bit between waterings as B. nodosa isn't tolerant of constantly wet media. Also, like most nodosa hybrids, these can be grown well mounted on cork, tree fern or other suitable media (NOTE: do not use ocean driftwood as the salts it contains are toxic to orchids).
LIMITED! NEAR BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Bc. Rustic Spots 'H&R'
$20.00
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!!
Brassocatanthe Taiwan Chameleon 'Chameleon'
$20.00
Brassocatanthe Taiwan Chameleon
(Bct. Mickey's Freckles X Bsn. Maikai)
This is a Brassavola nodosa complex hybrid that involves 13 other Cattleya Alliance species. B. nodosa comprises over 40% of the background genetics. Hybrids in which it has a major influence are typically easy to grow and flower are compact although they can spread out to form specimen plants in a relatively short period of time.
Give these bright indirect light and temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly allowing the roots to dry a bit between waterings. A coarse medium is best when repotting; B. nodosa hybrids do well as mounted plants as well using pieces of cork, tree fern or other suitable material (avoid ocean driftwood).
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Brasocattleya Taiwan Big Lip 'Ta-Hsin' NFS 4''
$27.50
Bc. Taiwan Big Lip
(C. bicalhoi X Bc. Tetradip)
This is one of the new Brassavola nodosa complex hybrids that express the patterning of the lip of the large flowered Cattleya grandparent (in this case C. Bonanza).
Grow this one as you would most Cattleya-type hybrids, i.e. with bright indirect light, warm temperatures (60-65 to 8-85 degrees night to day) with regular watering and applications of a liquid or water soluble fertilizer. Allow the medium to dry a bit between waterings (often in mixed collections, this can be accomplished by using a larger particle medium).
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Rhyncholaeliocattleya Robert's Choice NFS 4"
$25.00
Rlc. Robert's Choice
(C. Mem. Robert Strait X Rlc. Laura Bush)
Fragrant 4-4.5" flowers appear mostly in Summer. Like most Cattleyas and their relatives, Robert's Choice would like temperatures from 60-85 night to day with regular watering and applications of a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section). These are vigorous plants, but are not yet blooming size.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Oncidium Jiaho Queen 'Jiaho' AM/AOS 2" NFS
$25.00
Oncidium Jiaho Queen
(Gom. Mulattas' Dancing X varicosa)
Yes, correct to the times, Jiaho Queen is a Gomesa, but we've left it as it has been called "Oncidium" for so long. When 'Jiaho' received its Award of Merit from the AOS it measure about 1.75 X 1.96" in size and had 20 flowers on an upright stem - a real eye-catcher!
The plants would like semi-bright light and temperatures from around 55-75 degrees night to day. Water and feed regularly, but do not keep the roots constantly soggy.
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Miltonia Andrea West 'HOF' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!!
$30.00
Miltonia Andrea West
(Capitola X Dr. Ruth Ono)
Super soft yellow Miltonia! Flowers are about 3.25" across. Very nice plants in spike now!
Like most Miltonias (now, correctly Miltoniopsis), these also like bright indirect light, cool temperatures, moist roots and good humidity. Avoid hot, dry, still, location as these are the conditions that favor crippled new growths. Water and fertilize regularly.
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Zygonisia Cynosure 'Blue Birds' AM/AOS 4" IN SPIKE NOW!!
$30.00
Zygonisia Cynosure
(Aganisia cyanea X Z. Skippy Ku)
One of the first and best know of this new line of hybridizing, Cynosure was registered in 2007 and has been a foundation for further Zygopetalum hybrid breeding. When awarded, flowers were nearly 3" X 3.5" in size and were held on an arching stem of 6 blooms.
The plants grow pretty much like their Zygopetalum parent. That is with semi-bright light, coolish temperatures, good humidity and moisture at the roots. Avoid hot, dry, still conditions. Water a fertilize aiming to keep the roots just moist rather than constantly sopping wet.
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Rhynchobrassoleya Copper Queen 'H&R' 2" mericlone NFS
$20.00
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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.
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Brassocattleya Air Mososa 'Mickey Mouse' mericlone 4" FS
$27.50
Brassocattleya Air Mososa
(C. Moscombe X B. nodosa)
Quite the unusual flower, Air Mososa flowers are about 3" in size. This is a bright indirect light lover that also likes temperatures from about 60 to 80+ degrees night to day. Water regularly allowing the plant to dry a bit between applications. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month during the warmer months, backing off to once a month during darker, cooler months.
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Rlc. Keeowee 'Mendenhall' AM/AOS 2''
$22.50
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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Brassocatanthe Taiwan Mermaid 'STK' mericlone 2''
$20.00
Brassocatanthe Taiwan Mermaid
(Bsn. Maikai X C. Thospol Spot)
This is a Winter bloomer that bears around 2.75" fragrant flowers 3-5 in number on an upright stem. The color may vary some from shades of light pink to darker rose depending on how much light the plants are given. They do like temperatures from about 65 to 85 degrees night to day and should have bright indirect light. Water and fertilize regularly year-round, allowing the roots a little drying between applications. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twicw a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section). These plant are about 1-2 years from first bloom assuming proper care is provided.
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Oncostele Wildcat 'Garfield' mericlone IN SPIKE NOW !
$27.50
Oncostele Wildcat
(Ons. Rustic Bridge X Onc. Crowborough)
Probably one of the most rewarding Oncidium Alliance* hybrids of recent date is Oncostele Wildcat. With many varieties in circulation, Wildcat is generally a compact grower with long lasting flowers in the range of 2-2.25" in size. They have also been widely used in hybridizing. 'Garfield' is one of the best in terms of both plant and flower quality.
Wildcat would like bright indirect light and is fairly temperature tolerant doing reasonably well with night temperatures from 50 to 65 degrees and day temperatures of 80-85 degrees. These are planted in sphagnum moss and it should be kept moist (i.e. some where in between soggy and dry, though on the drier side of center. Fertilize twice a month with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see our in the 'Supplies' section.
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Catyclia El Hatillo 'Pinta' AM/AOS 2'' mericlone
$20.00
Catyclia El Hatillo
(C. mossiae X Enc. tampensis)
This plant was once more commonly know as Epicattleya El Hatillo. It is a compact plant with relatively large (around 2.5") flowers that likes bright indirect light. It will grow well potted or mounted on a suitable piece of cork, fern or wood. They are Summer bloomers and, when mature, can put up 5 or more flowers on upright stems. Allow the plant to dry a bit between waterings and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month. Otherwise temperatures from 60-65 degrees at night to 80-85 degrees day will complete the regimen for El Hatillo.
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Cattleya Monte Elegante 2"
$20.00
Cattleya Monte Elegante
(Penny Kuroda [Sophie Martin Gp] X Interglossa)
This is a bifoliate Cattleya (meaning it has 2 leaves per growth typically) and owes much of its appearance to 3 bifoliate species -C. intermedia, amethystoglossa and guttata. Another feature of the parentage is the ability to produce many flowers on a mature plant - a dozen or more almost 3" fragrant flowers per stem. Like most Cattleya-types, Monte Elegant would 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 twice a month, especially during the warmer, longer, brighter days of the year, but allow the medium to dry slightly between applications.
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Phalaenopsis Sogo Yenlin 'Coffee' 3" NFS meristem
$27.50
Phalaenopsis Sogo Yenlin
(Sogo Vivien X Sogo Berry)
Phalaenopsis Sogo Yenlin features beautifully variegated foliage and flowers with ~1.5"shapely flowers as shown. When the plant is mature the spikes can be branched.
Like most Phalaenopsis 'Coffee' prefers indirect light and temperatures between about 65 and 80 degrees night to day. Our plants are in sphagnum moss and should be watered with the aim of keep the medium just moist rather than constantly wet or soggy. Watering too frequently can cause the roots to die, killing the plant. If you're going to make a mistake, make it a "dry" one! Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your watering regimen once a month.
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Vanda Pakchong New Land NFS 5"
$35.00
Vanda Pakchong New Land
(Chavananand X Trevor Rathbone)
This Vanda is heavily dependent on on Vanda sanderiana for its size and shape. Flowers are around 4" in size and it appears to be a Spring bloomer. Our plants are near blooming size with 6-7sets of leaves and a span of about 16".
New Land is a warm grower that likes temperatures from 65+ to 85 degrees night to day, with bright indirect light. Water and fertilize regularly, especially during the warmer, brighter months allowing the roots to dry a bit between waterings. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
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Oncostelopsis Leopoldo 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$27.50
Oncostelopsis Leopoldo
(Oip. Pacific Waters X Ons. Aloha Sparks)
Flower stems are 12-14" tall, often branched, bearing 10-16 flowers about 2.25" in size.. Leopoldo would like bright indirect light with temperatures between about 55-80 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once a month. Water so as to keep the medium (sphagnum moss) moist rather than constantly saturated.
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Prosrhyncholeya Muscat Smile 'Green Mountain' 4" FS mericlone
$28.75
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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Bulbophyllum pardalotum mounted
$20.00
Bulbophyllum pardalotum
species - Philippines
A "charming" miniature growing plants that sends up a wiry 2-3" stem bearing a single flower about 1.3" in size that closes up at night opening again in the morning and lasts about 10 days. We grow it with semi-bright light and temperatures from about 60-65 to 80 degrees night to day. Because they are mounted, the plants will benefit from watering or misting frequently. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water once a month.
Flower may bloom at any time of year.
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NOTE: Although shown basically concolor, the flowers may also have darker petals.
Brookside Orchids Online Gift Cards
$30.00 - $150.00
Surprise someone special with a Gift Card! Gift Cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout on our website. Our Gift Cards have no additional processing fees and never expire.
*Only redeemable on our website, not available for in-store purchases*
*Only redeemable on our website, not available for in-store purchases*
Medium Orchid Arrangement
$150.00
Medium Brookside Orchid arrangement. Our arrangements are made to order. Place your order and our arrangement expert, Grace, will call you to discuss customizing your arrangement.
Arrangement options include: flower color, pot,dried branches, tillandsias, bromeliads, ferns, pebbles, moss, etc.
Phalaenopsis available in: purple, white, peach (limited), pink and yellow.
Oncidiums available in: yellow/orange, brown/yellow, red/yellow (fall colors)
*Bay Area (San Francisco, South Bay, East Bay) delivery available for a $30 flat fee.
**Images are only an example of what we can create for you. Actual arrangement outcome may vary from images.
Large Orchid Arrangement
$200.00
Large Brookside Orchid arrangement. Our arrangements are made to order.Place your order and our arrangement expert, Grace, will call you to discuss customizing your arrangement.
Arrangement options include: flower color, pot,dried branches, tillandsias, bromeliads, ferns, pebbles, moss, etc.
Phalaenopsis available in: purple, white, peach (limited), pink and yellow.
Oncidiums available in: yellow/orange, brown/yellow, red/yellow (fall colors)
*Bay Area (San Francisco, South Bay, East Bay) delivery available for a $30 flat fee.
**Images are only an example of what we can create for you. Actual arrangement outcome may vary from images.
Small Orchid Arrangement
$80.00
Small Brookside Orchid arrangement. Our arrangements are made to order. Place your order and our arrangement expert, Grace,will call you to discuss customizing your arrangement.
Options include: flower color, pot,dried branches, tillandsias, bromeliads, ferns, pebbles, moss, etc.
Phalaenopsis available in: purple, white, peach (limited), pink and yellow.
Oncidiums available in: yellow/orange, brown/yellow, red/yellow (fall colors)
*Bay Area delivery available for a $30 flat fee.**Images are only an example of what we can create for you. Actual arrangement outcome may vary from images.
Corona long straight snip
$15.00
Corona long straight snip
These snips are excellent for those of you who sterilize your cutting tools with flame (and you do sterilize them between plants don't you?) because the metal handles extend to the full length of the grip. In other words if you overheat the blades, you can melt the grip, but the blades will not fall out of the handles as they do with some popular garden scissors.
They are also able to be sharpened and work well even on the toughest rhizome.
Romeo 24.14.14 Fertilizer
$7.95
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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
$7.95
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
$7.95
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.
Maudiae-type Paphiopedilums Hybrids 4" IN BUD - MIXED COLORS
$22.50
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Paphiopedilum Maudiae-type Hybrids 4" IN BUD, NAMED!
An array of these popular houseplant orchids.
All have name tags with parentage.
Available in mixed colors.
Flowers are long lasting and the plants are among the best for lower light and growing under lights.
Temperature: warmer nights are best 60-65 degrees
Light: low light tolerant. This doesn't mean no light, rather dappled light, no direct sun.
Water: keep medium moist, not soggy, fertilize regularly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The plants you receive will be in bud. We cannot guarantee any color choice.
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Dendrobium lawesii Mounted LIMITED
$30.00
Dendrobium lawesii
species - Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Is.
This is a sibling cross of an orchid that can bloom at any time of the year, usually on bare canes (i.e. still alive, but from which all the leaves have dropped). We grow it under intermediate conditions (about 60 degrees at night), but it is known to grow cooler. Our day temperatures are usually in the 80's. Because it is mounted, attention must be paid to keeping it from becoming dry for long periods. Regular fertilizing is also a good idea. It is suggested to give the plant a somewhat drier Winter rest, but if your normal watering is somewhat weather dependent anyway, this will happen naturally. Bright indirect light is best though the leaves may take on a reddish tint. Longest canes are about 12".
Some will be bicolored, others will be red as shown to the right
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Dendrobium shixingense mounted FS
$25.00
Dendrobium shixingense
species - Guangdong, China
Delicate 2.5-2.75" flowers are borne toward the end of leafed or leafless, pendant canes during Winter-Spring months. The foliage has a light purplish cast to it.
Den. shixingense likes dappled or semi-bright light and warmish temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day). Water and fertilize regularly with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section) keeping in mind that plants attached to cork or other media may need water more frequently than those in pots. Due to the pendant nature of the plants, they are not suitable for pot culture.
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Decorator Bromeliads 6"
$35.00
Decorator Bromeliads
If you're looking for something that is long lasting, colorful and takes relatively little care, try one of our Decorator Bromeliads. They come in a variety of colors, but with the same "vase-like" shape. They are reasonable temperature tolerant (avoid freezing and unprotected frost), but will do well in bright to dappled light. It's best to keep fresh water in the center of the plant, watering occasionally at the root. The colorful floral bracts that hide the small flowers will hold their color for weeks after the flowers themselves have died.
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Phalaenopsis Eiderstedt 3" NFS
$22.50
Phalaenopsis Eiderstedt
(cornu-cervi X venosa)
This is the combination of 2 pretty much shade loving species both of which are warm growers as well. The 1.5-2" flowers are, as shown, glossy and also long lasting. They appear to be Summer bloomers, but will probably bloom at other times as well.
Grow this one with subdued light, warm temps (65-85 (night to day) and aim to keep the roots moist, not constantly soggy.
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