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Unique, hard to find orchids grown at our Menlo Park California Nursery and sourced from all over the world. Brookside has an Orchid selection like you've never seen before!
Holcoglossum kimballianum 3"
$20.00
Holcoglossum kimballianum
species - Myanmar, Thailand and Laos, Asia
Grown from seed
These new seedlings are vigorous growers and will probably reach first blooming size next year if grown properly. We give them plenty of bright indirect light, regular water and fertilizer and night temperatures of around 60 degrees. These plants are in 3" plastic pots.
Fall is their flowering time and at maturity plants can produce up to 20 - 2" fragrant, flowers on upright to nodding stems. Holcoglossum kimballianum can also be grown in a basket as they tend to ramble a bit or can be mounted on cork or other suitable material.
LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM
Neofinetia falcata Flowering Size 3" Multi-growth FS
$25.00
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 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 CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER
*NOTE: There is a cultural method, popular in Japan, using long strand sphagnum moss. For commercial purposes and ease of culture, we have not promoted that method here.
NOTE: Our earlier offering of Neofinetia falcata was mainly single growth plants. A current plant picture is coming.
Maudiae-type Paphiopedilums Hybrids 4" IN BUD - MIXED COLORS
$20.00
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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Aeranthes ramosus 4" NFS
$45.00
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Aeranthes ramosus
species - Madagascar
Here is another one of those "you've got to be kidding" orchids. The 2" flowers are a shiny dark green and are produced singly at the end of a wiry, 6-24" arching to completely pendant, sometimes branched stem. While the flowers are usually single, they may be produced successively to 2 or 3.
The plants like dappled light, generally moist medium (they are planted in NZ sphagnum moss) and temperatures of around 65 -85 degrees night to day.
VERY LIMITED!! BLOOMING SIZE - NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM!!
Bulbophyllum rothschildianum 'Red Chimney' FCC/AOS 6" basket FS division
$40.00
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Bulbophyllum rothschildianum 'Red Chimney' FCC/AOS 6" basket
Species - S. China, India, Assam, Myanmar
This plant is a real conversation piece when in flower. It is reported to have a "peachy, fruity" fragrance, a definite improvement over many of the genus! The hanging basket not only accommodates the somewhat rangy growth habit, but also makes for a stunning display when it's in flower.
Bulbophyllum rothschildianum does best as a warm grower (65-85 degrees night-day), in dappled light. Good humidity is helpful and regular watering and fertilizing twice a month with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer is necessary. The aim is a medium that stays just moist. The plant can be successfully grown in bark or other mixed media, but ours are planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss.
Flowering season is usually Spring and Fall
LIMITED, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Dendrobium aberrans 2"
$22.50
Dendrobium aberrans
species - Papua & New Guinea
This petite Dendrobium is a real cool customer. That is it can stand to be quite cool seasonally and at night, but can also do well growing warm during warmer weather. Plants are just over 2" tall and like bright indirect light. Flowers are about half an inch across occurring in clusters Winter, Spring and Fall. Water and fertilizer should be reduced during the Winter, but otherwise water to keep the medium just moist. Good humidity is also helpful. Avoid still, hot and dry conditions.
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Phalaenopsis bellina coerulea 3" FS sibling cross
$35.00
Phalaenopsis bellina coerulea
species - Borneo
These are sibling crosses of the lovely coerulea ("blue") form of the species. The very fragrant 2" flowers are produced in Summer-Fall on short stems both above and sometimes below the foliage. They are warm growers (nights 65 degrees and up) that need shade and moisture at their roots at all times. Do avoid soggy roots, and still, dry/hot air. Water and fertilize year-round.
Tip: don't cut stems while they remain green - the plant can bloom again from a green, once flowered stem, especially when it is mature.
Handle with care.
Flower photo thanks to Wilson Huang.
Angraecum elephantinum 2"
$20.00
Angraecum elephantinum
species - Madagascar
Similar to Angraecum didieri, Angraecum elephantinum is a small plant that produces a relatively large flower (about 2.5") usually during the Winter months. Our plants are about 4" across and have about 3 sets of leaves.
We grow this one as an intermediate with temperatures from 65-85 degrees night to day although somewhat cooler nights are OK. In addition, Angraecum likes elephantinum semi-sun with regular watering and fertilizing year-round (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section), but avoid keeping the medium constantly wet.
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NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM.
Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis 3" NFS
$30.00
Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis
species - Sumatra
This one is for the Phalaenopsis species collector. It has often been sited as Phalaenopsis sumatrana, but is considered different enough to have achieved species status. Like Phalaenopsis tetraspis, P. inscriptiosinensis likes it shady, warm (65-85 degrees night -day), humid and moist at the roots (not soggy).
Flowers are 1-1.5" across and plants are 6-8" in leafspan.
LIMITED. NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER.
Phalaenopsis mariae X self 3"
$17.50
Only a few left!
Phalaenopsis mariae
species - Borneo, Philippines
A petite, charming species! 1.5-2" lightly fragrant flowers are borne on pendant stems to about 14" variably Spring-Fall.
Phalaenopsis mariae will also do well mounted, but likes shade, warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day) and regular year-round watering and fertilizing (see ours in the "Supplies" section). If you choose to attach your plant to a suitable plaque* (cork, tree fern, etc.), don't allow the plant to become thoroughly dry - good humidity will help.
Our plants have been grown from seed, are 6-7" in leafspan and have been established in 3" pots in NZ orchid bark. A few have had their first blooms, but we have not chosen to list them as near flowering size (NFS).
NOTE: Plants are now in 3" square pots, not the 3" round pots as shown.
NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER
NOTE: When mounting any orchid, it's best to avoid ocean driftwood unless it has been very thoroughly leached. Sea salts are toxic to most orchids.
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica 4"
$30.00
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica
species - Luzon, the Philippines
A lovely somewhat cool growing Dendrobium from the mountainous areas of Central Luzon. Flowers are around 3" across and differ from the other Den. sanderae we are offering. They like bright indirect light, intermediate to cool temperatures (55-85 degrees night-day) with regular watering and fertilizing UNTIL Fall when both should be reduced somewhat to be resumed as new growths appear.
LIMITED!!
FLOWERING SIZE-NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Plant picture to follow.
Laelia jongheana alba X sib 3"
$25.00
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 probably 2 years from blooming and will remain rather compact even then. It is suggested that they be mounted on a suitable material (e.g. cork bark, tree fern, etc.) or planted in a basket.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE! NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!
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.
Plant picture coming.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER.
Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica 3' FS sibling cross
$30.00
Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica
species - Polillo and Palawan Islands, Philippines
This is a warm growing (65-85 degrees night-day), shade loving orchid with fragrant 2-3.5" flowers that blooms mostly late Spring-Summer. It is best grown like most Phalaenopsis hybrids, i.e. kept moist, not soggy, given regular applications of fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies section).
The plant may produce several, stems each bearing a few long-lasting flowers, readily produces keikis (vegetative new growths borne off the stem) and as long as the stems remain green, they may continue to flower.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Phalaenopsis equestris coerulea 3" FS
$27.50
Phalaenopsis equestris coerulea
species - Philippines, S. Taiwan
This is probably one of the most popular small Phalaenopsis species. It's flowers are petit (.5-1'2") occurring at any time of year usually on arching, branched stems. It is a shade lover that likes warm nights (65 degrees) and good humidity. Phal. equestris can also be grown mounted on a suitable piece of cork, tree fern or other material. It also readily produces keikis (baby plants) on the green stem that, once they have produced roots of their own, can be removed and grown on as individual plants.
LIMITED. FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER
NOTE: the term "coerulea" usually refers to some shade of blue. In orchids, with a few exceptions, this is mostly wishful thinking. As in the case of Phal. equestris, "coerulea" refers to the light lavender color of the lip - it is certainly not the typical pink or dark rose color of most varieties.
Phalaenopsis celebensis - 3" NFS
$35.00
Phalaenopsis celebensis
species - Sulawesi
This shade loving, warm growing species has some of the loveliest foliage of all but perhaps the Jewel Orchids. It is best mounted on cork or other suitable material and needs year-round watering and fertilizing. It is normally a Summer bloomer producing a many flowered arching to pendant stem of flowers just over an inch in size.
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Coelogyne xyrekes 3" NFS
$22.50
Coelogyne xyrekes
species - Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra
This is a lovely plant the leaves of which are bronzy to pinkish when young. Flowers are nearly 3" and are produced in late Winter-Spring on a pendant 4-8" stem, flowering more or less successively with 2-5 flowers.
Coelogyne xyrekes is an intermediate to cool grower (55-60 degrees tp 75-80 night to day) and prefers dappled or diffused light. They do well for us in NZ sphagnum moss that should not be allowed to thoroughly dry out. Add a water soluble or liquid fertilizer to the water regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
LIMITED! NEAR FlRST FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Dendrobium hodgekinsonii 3"
$20.00
Dendrobium hodgekinsonii
species - New Guinea
Tis a rather uncommon species related to the much better known Den. spectabile, but smaller in plant size. Flowers are up to 2" across and occur 5-7 on a stem in the late Winter to early Spring.
Dendrobium hodgekinsonii likes warm nights (5 degrees ad up), dappled light with regular watering and fertilizing (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE- NOT IN FLOWER!!
Dendrobium infundibulum FS 3"
$25.00
Dendrobium infundibulum
species - Himalayas, Thailand, Myanmar, Assam, Laos, Vietnam
Delicate flowers up to 4" across can occur at any time of year, but mostly in Spring and Summer. Dendrobium infundibulum grows for us under intermediate to warm temperatures (i.e. about 60 -85 degrees night to day). Water and fertilize regularly Spring to Fall but give the plants a bit less water and no fertilizer during the Winter months.
Our plants are 8-9" tall but we've listed them as Flowering Size (FS) because some have already bloomed; they should attain at least twice that size in succeeding growths.
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Angraecum didieri FS 2"
$25.00
Angraecum didieri
species - Madagascar
Small plant, big flower! The multi-growth plants are about 4" across, but the flowers are 2-2.5 inches with a 4-5" spur (the tube-like feature at the back of the lip). Culture for us is basically intermediate (i.e. about 65 - 85 degrees night to day). They are planted in 2" pots, but will do well mounted as well. They do well with bright indirect light and, especially at this size, regular watering and fertilizing (see ours un the "Supplies" section)..
Angraecum didieri is mostly a Spring bloomer (although at other times as well) and is fragrant at night. As small as they are, they are blooming size.
FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD.
Bulbophyllum maximum 'The Bean' FS 6" Basket
$40.00
Bulbophyllum maximum
species - widespread in Africa
Although listed as a "hot" grower, this plant does well for us with temperatures of 65-85 degrees night-day. The "bean" is its flower stem and the flowers, >.25" come from the center of the 3/8" wide stem opening successively. It does well for us with bright indirect light and sufficient water to keep the NZ moss just moist. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section). The plants are stoloniferous (pseudobulbs are connected by long "runners" of stems) and in time can make a tangled ball.
LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER.
Phalaenopsis zebrina NFS 3" sibling cross
$30.00
Phalaenopsis zebrina
species - Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra
This is a warm growing, shade-loving plant with about 1.5" nicely fragrant flowers that blooms in Spring and Summer on short, to 5 flowered stems. Some accept this as a variety of Phalaenopsis sumatrana.
Grow these with dappled light, and temperatures of 65-85 degrees night to day with good humidity and regular watering and feeding (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section).
NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD, SPIKE OR FLOWER>
Phalaenopsis mannii FS 3" FS sibling cross
$30.00
Phalaenopsis mannii
species - Indian Himalayas, Assam, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Myanmar, So. China, Vietnam
This is a small to medium sized plant that likes dappled light and warm (60-85 degrees night-day) temperatures, good humidity and regular watering and fertilizing. Flowers that appear in Spring, are 1-2" across, waxy, long-lived and fragrant (orange). Flower stems to 18" are pendant, sometimes branched and may display many open flowers at a time. The plants are best grown in hang baskets or mounted on cork slabs or other suitable material because of their pendant habit.
NOT NECESSARILY IN FLOER AT THIS TIME.
Phalaenopsis tetraspis coerulea NFS 3" sibling cross
$35.00
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Phalaenopsis tetraspis coerulea
species - Sumatra, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This is a warm growing, shade loving plant that blooms with 1.5-2.5 inch fragrant flowers held on branched or unbranched to 16" stems during Summer months. It benefits from temperatures from 65-85 degrees night to day, good humidity and regular watering aimed at keeping its roots moist (not soggy!).
NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
LIMIT 5 PLANTS/ORDER
Phalaenopsis amboinensis NFS 3" sibling cross
$30.00
Phalaenopsis amboinensis
species - Ambon Island, Sulawesi, Papua & New Guinea and Indonesia
This is a warm grower that produces musk-scented 2-3" flowers during late Winter-Spring. Phalaenopsis amboinensis has been used extensively in hybridizing contributing a rich yellow coloration and floral longevity among other things to its offspring. Flower stems of about 8" are produced both under and laterally and slightly arching above the foliage.
NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER
Plant picture coming.
Phalaenopsis pulcherrima 4N NFS 3" meristem
$35.00
Phalaenopsis pulcherrima 4N
species - India through Myanmar to Chinese Himalayas and Yunnan China, Thailand to Vietnam and south to Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra
This is an interesting plant in many ways. First it has twice the normal number of chromosomes (indicated by "4N") and second it is also a "peloric" form (peloria is the trait that causes the petals to take on aspects of the lip - color and/or shape). The flowers should be around 1" across on upright stems appearing Spring-Fall. The plants would appreciate dappled light, warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night-day) with regular water, the aim being to keep roots just damp. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water once or twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!
Plant picture coming.
Phalaenopsis micholitzii NFS 3" sibling cross
$35.00
Phalaenopsis micholitzii
species - Philippines
This is a warm growing species, so night temperatures of 65 degrees + are necessary. It also likes shady moist conditions and would do better being kept just moist at the roots (as opposed to soggy). The lightly fragrant flowers are 2-2.5" across and are produced in the summer on short, up to 3 flowered stems. Though uncommon in collections, Phal. micholitzii has been used quite a bit in hybridizing.
VERY LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER.
Bulbophyllum medusae NFS 6" Basket
$40.00
Bulbophyllum medusae
species - Thailand, Malaysia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sumatra, Borneo
Clearly one of the most unique orchids you can find, Bulbophyllum medusae is a small plant that can form a medium sized "community" if given semi-bright light warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night-day), good humidity and a somewhat moisture retentive medium (NZ sphagnum moss works well for us). The "hairy head" (named after the Gorgon of Greek mythology) consists of a cluster of small flowers, the "hairs", up to 6" long being the sepals of the individual flowers.
These are flowering size divisions and they usually bloom during the Fall or Winter.
LIMITED - FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!
NOTE: this is the white variety, not the speckled 'Red Sand' variety we have offered in the past.
Plant picture on the way.
Dendrobium hekouense 2" FS miniature!
$25.00
Dendrobium hekouense
species - Yunnan, China
This is a true miniature, described as growing on the underside of tree branches in dappled light. The flowers, produced in Fall can be up to 1" across. It is also a cool grower that likes a drier rest in Winter. Water and fertilize regularly Summer-Fall; give less water and no fertilizer during Winter months.
FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!!
Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' 4" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED!!
$20.00
Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' (patented variety)
(Aloha Iwanaga X varicosum)
Plant size: 4" in spike now. LIMITED.
Flower size: lip to 2"
Flower count: to 30+ per stem when mature
Fragrant: no
Temperature: intermediate; seems to do well from 55-65 degrees at night
Light: bright indirect
Water: water and fertilize regularly; aim for evenly moist while growing or flowering, never soggy. A little dryer after flowers fall.
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Oncidium Speckled Spire 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
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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 regularly.
Miltonidium Pacific Paragon 'Honey Butter' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW!
$27.50
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Miltonidium Pacific Paragon 'Honey Butter'
(Oncidium Sphacetante X Miltonia Rene Komoda)
Here' one to brighten up a late Winter morning. Stems up to 24" tall prolifically produce up to 30, 1.5" long lasting flowers.
Intermediate to warm nights and bright days with regular water and fertilizer will keep this one happy. Do avoid hot direct sun, especially close to a south or west facing unobstructed window.
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Oncidium AKA Baby 'Raspberry Chocolate' 4" IN SPIKE/FLOWER NOW
$30.00
Oncidium AKA Baby 'Raspberry Chocolate'
(Jimbo X Sharry Baby)
Vigorous, floriferous, easy growing and fragrant-what else could you want? Grow this one with night temps of 55-65 degrees and give it bright indirect light for best results. Water and fertilize regularly.
In more temperate areas "Baby" could be grown outdoors; where Winters are cold, it could spend just the warmer months outdoors with some protection from hot direct sun and drying winds.
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Miltonia Keiko Komoda 'Pink' 4" IN BUD/FLOWER NOW!
$25.00
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Miltonia Keiko Komoda 'Pink'
(Mary Sugiyama X Hajime Ono)
Sorry, the flower picture is coming, but these are in bud now. These will be beautiful, large, shapely Miltonias in an even, medium pink with a red orange mask..
Like all Miltonias, they prefer bright, cool conditions and like to have moist roots and good humidity. Avoid hot, dry, still conditions as this is the main cause of crumpled looking new growths.
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Miltonia Lila Fearneyhough #10 4" IN BUD/FLOWER NOW
$27.50
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Miltonia Lila Fearneyhough
(Raspberry Swirl X Pearl Ono)
Here's another of the beautiful "Waterfall" Miltonias. Like almost all Miltonias, Lila Fearneyhough would appreciate bright indirect light, moist roots and cool, breezy temperatures. Avoid hot, dry places in your house, especially where humidity lacks-this is the main cause of deformed, crumpled looking new growths. Water (and fertilize), with an eye toward keeping the roots moist, not soggy. A humidity tray* or dish may help humidify locally.
*A humidity is basically a tray or dish or saucer filled with pebbles of stones and filled to near the surface of said pebbles with water. The pebbles act to give more concentrated humidity near the plant. Be careful not to let the plant sit in the water.
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Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty FS 8" Basket
$45.00
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Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty
(Azimah X Ren. Bangkok Flame)
Beautiful, bright red, 2.75" + flowers are held on upright branched stems that, at maturity, can have over 30 flowers. Bangkok Beauty needs lots of bright light and warm nights (65 degrees or more). They are planted in a large particle mix and should not be allowed to become "bone" dry. This is especially important because they are planted in mesh baskets.Apply regular water and fertilizer year-round.
These are newly established plants from a recent import and the first have already bloomed, though not at full potential. They are NOT currently in spike.
LIMITED!! AVAILABLE AT THE NURSERY ONLY!! Also available in an 8" terra cotta pot.
Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty FS 8" terra cotta
$40.00
Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty
(Azimah X Ren. Bangkok Flame)
Beautiful, bright red, 2.75" + flowers are held on upright branched stems that, at maturity, can have over 30 flowers. Bangkok Beauty needs lots of bright light and warm nights (65 degrees or more). They are planted in a large particle mix and should not be allowed to become "bone" dry. Apply regular water and fertilizer year-round.
These are newly established plants from a recent import and the first have already bloomed, though not at full potential. They are NOT currently in spike.
LIMITED!! AVAILABLE AT THE NURSERY ONLY!! Also available in an 8" basket
Oncidium Irish Mist 2" NEW SIZE IN SPIKE NOW
$15.00
Oncidium Irish Mist
(multistellare X fuscatum)
One of the more unusual Oncidium hybrids for its color - something other than a combination of yellow and brown. Irish Mist will benefit from bright indirect light and intermediate growing conditions (roughly 60-85 degrees). Although it is planted in NZ sphagnum moss, it shouldn't be allowed to dry out before watering. Aim for "moist" and fertilize regularly.
2" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED!!
Oncostele Firecat 4" IN BUD/SPIKEBUD NOW!
$25.00
Oncostele Firecat 'Harmony'
(Catatante X Onc. California Fire)
We have 2 varieties of Oncostele Firecat that are almost indistinguishable from each other. Both have brick red petals and sepals with a two-tone brick and yellow lip. Flowers are a bit over 2" held nicely (facing out), about 10-12 per stem.
The generic name, "Oncostele" resulted when one of the parent plants underwent a taxonomic review. It was previously known as a Wilsonara. Wilsonaras are generally lovers of bright light, but do avoid hot direct sun close to a south or west facing window. Keep the roots moist and add a water soluble plant food to the water regularly. Wilsonara are also fairly temperature tolerant so nights of 50-55 shouldn't be a problem as long as new growths are kept dry. There is some evidence that suggests that flowers that have red or red-orange coloration actually intensify the color under cooler conditions.
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Oncostele Wildcat 'Golden Red Star' 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$25.00
Oncostele Wildcat 'Golden Red Star'
(Rustic Bridge X Onc. Crowborough)
Here's a cross that has had 3 generic names since is was first registered in 1992. It's been an Odontocidium, a Colmanara and now an Oncostele all due to reclassifications of some of its parent species.
Well, whatever, name changes haven't altered the vigor or beauty of the plant! 18 or more long-lasting 2" flowers can be borne on medium-tall, upright, branched stems that need little support.
Wildcat is a easy grower too. It like bright filtered or suffused light, regular water and fertilizer (see our is the "Supplies" section) and temperatures somewhere between 55 to 85 degrees. In areas or seasons of moderate temperatures, Wildcat can be grown outdoors with a little protection.
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Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle 3" NFS
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle
(tetraspis X Dragon Tree Eagle)
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle (Tying Shin Orchids is the originator) is mostly Phalaenopsis tetraspis (50%) and therefore the growing conditions will be very much the same: night-day temperatures of 65-85 degrees, shade, humidity and medium that is kept moist (not soggy).
Flowers are about 2" across and plants are 6-8" in leafspan.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER.
Miltonia Tome Yokoyama 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$27.50
Miltonia Tome Yokoyama
(Hajime Ono X Pearl Ono)
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.
IN SPIKE NOW!! LIMITED!
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW!
$25.00
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'
Parentage: Miltoniopsis Maui Titan X Oncidiopsis Edna
(recently this plant has been know as both a Vulstekeara and a Burrageara)
Here, again is the larger size of the popular Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'. Treat them as you would a Miltonia, that is give them bright indirect light, cool temperatures and moist roots. Water and fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section) being careful not to let them dry out.
These are multi-growth, larger plants than our 2" offering
IN SPIKE/BUD NOW - LIMITED!
Plant picture coming.
Oncostele Catatante 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
Oncostele Catatante
(Oncidium Sphacetanta X Ons. Wildcat)
A perfect color for Fall and Winter! Oncostele Catatante has long-lasting 2" burnt orange flowers on a stem around 24". This is an easy growing offspring of Ons. Wildcat (3 clones of which are also currently available here).
We grow Catatante as an intermediate, that is temperatures from 55-58 night to day, with bright indirect light. Ours are planted in sphagnum moss that makes them easy to keep moist, but be careful not to water so often that the moss remains soggy. Remember that during colder weather, the air in your house becomes drier, especially if you are heating. It's always a good idea to avoid putting a plant in spike/bud/flowers near a heating vent.
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Brassostele Tarantula 'Sweet Orange' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
Brassostele Tarantula 'Sweet Orange'
(Brassia aurantiaca X Bst. Summit)
This was once a simple Adaglossum, but taxonomists moved the genus Ada parent to Brassia and Odontoglossum parent to Rhynchostele and we now have a Brassostele!
These are nice multi-growth plants in spike, soon to bloom. They are best grown under cool-intermediate conditions (55 degrees or so to 75-80 degrees night to day) with indirect light and regular water and fertilizer aimed to keep the roots moist (not soggy). They are grown in sphagnum moss to make moist roots easier to accomplish. See our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section.
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Dendrobium Warringah 'Purple Heaven' FCC/AOC* 3''
$27.50
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Dendrobium Warringah 'Purple Heaven' FCC/AOC*
(bigibbum X speciosum)
+Australian Orchid Congress
An exciting new primary hybrid involving 2 Australian species. At maturity, Purple Heaven can have multiple stems of 20 or more 2.5" flowers. Give the plant bright light warm temperatures and regular watering with applications of fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section) until it has grown into a larger pot. Then allow it to rest somewhat with sparing water and fertilizer.
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Phalaenopsis Mini Mark 3" FS meristem
$30.00
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Phalaenopsis Mini Mark
(Micro Nova X philippinensis)
We've had one of these hanging on the greenhouse wall in a rather out of the way place, yet, when it's in bloom it never fails to attract notice. The bright orange lip just draws attention. Remarkably, it consists of 3 dissimilar species, Phal. Micro Nova (maculata X lobbii) and philippinensis.
Treat this one as you would any other Phalaenopsis, that is with warm nights (~65 degrees), subdued light and aim to keep the roots moist, not soggy. Add fertilizer to the water regularly.
Mini Mark also grows well mounted on a suitable piece of cork, wood, tree fern or other material.
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Phalaenopsis Mituo King Bellina 3" NFS
$35.00
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Phalaenopsis Mituo King Bellina
(LD's Bear King X LD Bellina Eagle)
Phalaenopsis Mituo King Bellina take after the species that make up 66% of it's genetics (bellina, violacea and amboinensis), that is, leaves are shiny, wide and held pretty mucin a horizontal position. Our plants are about 6" in leafspan so I've listed them as NFS>
Treat these about the same way as you would Phalaenopsis bellina, that is: shady, warm (65+ degree nights) with regular watering and feeding aim to keep the roots just damp.
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Lysudamuloa Red Jewel 'Hilo Girl' NFS 4''
$30.00
Lysudamuloa Red Jewel
(Lycamerlycaste Geyser Gold X Angulocaste Red Jade)
As confusing as it may look, this hybrid is over 90% Lycaste. Flowers stand upright but are better staked as the 5+" flowers, have a tendency to pull the stem over. The flowers are usually borne singly, but sometimes in pairs and the plant may put up more than one spike at a time.
We grow Red Jewel more or less as an intermediate (around 55-60 at night) in semi-shade being careful to keep the thin leaves from burning. Roots would prefer to stay moist, not soggy, so regular watering and fertilizing are a must.
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Phalaenopsis Yaphon Evergreen 'Wilson' 3"
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Yaphon Evergreen
(Chang Maw Evergreen X Ho's Kuangfeng Glory)
Petite (1,5") clear chartreuse flowers with a firm texture and glossy finish and a white lip make up Phalaenopsis Yaphon Evergreen. Plants are wide leaved and a medium light green.
Treat these as you would most Phalaenopsis of this type, that is, give them subdued light and warm nights (65+ degrees). Water and fertilize regularly but avoid over-wet soggy conditions. To achieve this, water thoroughly, but only as often as needed to keep the medium (moss) moist.
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Oncostele Red Silk
$25.00
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.
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Miltonias Assorted IN SPIKE NOW 4"
$27.50
Miltonias Assorted
A variety of beautiful 3+ stem Miltonias in yellow, pink and red. The selection is ours, but the plants are in medium-high spike now.
Miltonias prefer cooler, humid environments, bright light and moist (not soggy) roots (they are planted in sphagnum moss which makes them a bit easier to keep moist). Avoid hot, dry, still areas. Fertilize regularly using a water soluble plant food (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
FLOWERS PICTURED TO THE RIGHT ARE EXAMPLES ONLY. COLORS WE SHIP MAY VARY, BUT ALL ARE NAMED MERISTEM QUALITY.
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Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann 'Buckleberry' FCC/AOS FS 6" Basket
$40.00
Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann 'Buckleberry'
(rothschildianum X longissimum)
Mature plants with several flower heads open at once make a spectacular display. One flower stem can have 5-7 flowers, each one up to 10" long. It seems the more mature or well-established the plant, the longer the flowers. Elizabeth Ann does well in dappled light with warm (65-85 degrees night-day) temperatures, good humidity and watering sufficient to keep the growing medium moist (not soggy!). Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month.
Bulbophyllums in general and Elizabeth Ann in in particular don't seem to root deeply and do best for us planted in shallow pots called pans or bulb pans in New Zealand sphagnum moss (see our moss offering in the "Supplies" section). If pans aren't available to you baskets or azalea pots half full of broken pottery or plastic packing peanuts will help the moss from staying wet too long.
Elizabeth Ann tends to be a late Winter - Spring bloomer.
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Phalaenopsis Yu-Yang Little Peacock 3" meristem
$27.50
Phalaenopsis Yu-Yang Little Peacock
(Purple Martin X amabilis)
A very interesting combination! Phal. Purple Martin is 75% Phal. violacea and 25%Phal. pulcherrima and is a medium "blue" color with a violet lip. The Phal. amabilis is white. Flowers will likely be >2", several to a mature stem and will be best displayed in a hanging basket or supported.
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Phalaenopsis Yuan Shan Sweet Girl 3" meristem
$27.50
Phalaenopsis Yuan Shan Sweet Girl (meristem)
Beautiful, waxy, long-lasting 2" flowers. This is an as yet unregistered hybrid, but doesn't detract from its beauty. It will stay a relatively compact plant wit wide glossy leaves and will produce more than one stem at a time at maturity.
Sweet Girl would appreciate indirect semi-bright light, warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day) and moist roots - not soggy - and regular feeding with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
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Tolumnia variegata 'Mary's Ida' AM/AOS
$25.00
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Tolumnia variegata
species - Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Leeward Islands
Properly cared for, Tolumnia variegata can become a large "community". Easy to grow with long-lasting 1" flowers on 6-10" stems. These don't particularly like pots (unless they're empty terra cotta), but will do for a while in lava rock or similar material. Best idea is to attach them to branches or cork pieces. Give them bright indirect light, good humidity and air circulation with frequent misting and occasional heavy watering. Grows well with most Tillandsias.
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