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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!
Neofinetia falcata Flowering Size 2"
$20.00
Origin: Japan, Korea and Ryukyu Islands
Pot size: 2"
Flower size: 1-1.5"
Color: delicate white flowers with elongated spur on lip
Flower count: 4-10 flowers
Fragrant: strong, good scent
Blooming season: spring/summer
Water: let dry slightly between watering
Ideal at-night temperature: 55-60
Light: enjoys partial shade, no direct sun
Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS mounted FS meristem
$20.00
Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS
(Mini Primi X Rodriguezia lanceolata)
Blooming size - NOT CURRENTLY IN BLOOM
Flower count: 7-10 flowers
Fragrant: no
Blooming season: varies based on conditions
Ideal at-night temperature: 60-65
Light: bright indirect light
Water: 2-3 per week
Phalaenopsis japonica near flowering size 3" pot
$25.00
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Phalaenopsis (Sedirea) japonica
species - Japan, Korea, Ryukyu Islands, SW China
Flowers here are 1-1.5" across are are sweetly fragrant. First blooms may be 3-5 in number, but as the plant matures it may produce multiple stems of 6-10 blooms each.
Unlike most of the Phalaenopsis we're familiar with, Phal. japonica like s cool, shady conditions and does best in a coarse, fast draining medium or mounted. Regular watering and fertilizing year-round, but avoid over-wet, soggy mix. Blooming season is mostly Spring-Summer.
Also available mounted under a separate listing.
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Mediocalcar decoratum FS 4"
$25.00
Mediocalcar decoratum
species - Papua, New Guinea
Orchid growers sometimes agree that many of the most unusual orchids available come from Papua and New Guinea! Mediocalcar decoratum is no exception! The longlasting, .25" flowers are borne mostly Fall-Spring and may cover the plant as shown in the image at the bottom right.
This plant likes shady, cool, moist conditions and does well in New Zealand sphagnum moss. They are planted in terracotta because, when wet, it helps effect cooling during warm Summer months. Avoid allowing the medium to dry out, moist medium is essential for keeping Mediocalcar happy. We grow this one in a greenhouse that occasionally drops to the mid and lower 40's during the Winter months.
Mediocalcar would probably do well in a terrarium setting if it isn't allowed to take over!
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Maudiae-type Paphiopedilums Hybrids 4" IN BUD - MIXED COLORS
$20.00
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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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Cycnoches chlorochilon 4"
$20.00
Cycnoches chlorochilon
Species - Panama, Colombia, Venezuela
This is the ever-popular "Swan Neck Orchid". Cycnoches chlorochilon is a warm grower doing best with night of 65 degrees or more and days in the mid 80's and up. They like bright indirect or diffused light and plenty of water and fertilizer during the growing season that lasts basically from the time new growth begins until all or most of the leaves fall. After that water should be reduced to just enough to keep the pseudobulb from shrivelling. Some people even remove them from the pot and medium and "store" them until new growth begins. It is best to re-plant them while new roots are just beginning to avoid breaking new root tips.
Flowering season is generally late Summer to Fall and the wonderfully fragrant flowers may reach 5-6" occuring on a short somewhat pendant stem, 2-5 in number.
NOTE: Some of these plants may produce a flower or two this season, but we are listing them as NOT blooming size.
Angraecum leonis 2.25" LIMITED
$20.00
Angraecum leonis FIRST RELEASE
sibling cross ('Starbright' X 'Starlight')
species - Comoros Islands
grown from captive seed
Pot size: 2.25"
Plant size: about 6"
Flower size" to 3"
Fragrant: Yes
Temperature: Intermediate-warm (nights about 60-65 degrees; days to 80+)
Water: water and fertilize regularly Spring-Fall; a bit drier Winter
Rhyncholaelia (Brassavola) digbyana 4" LIMITED
$25.00
Rhyncholaelia digbyana
species - Southern Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica
This is a sun lover! Bright indirect light is a must to see it do well; direct sun at midday should be avoided, but at other times will not hurt. Be careful not to place your plant close to a south or west facing, unobstructed window! Water and fertilize regularly, allowing the plant to dry slightly between waterings, but lessen both after new growths have fully matured.
Amazing and fragrant (lemony) flowers up to 7" are produced singly (one per growth) mostly during the Summer.
These plants are not in bloom or bud, but are near flowering size.
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NOTE: this plant does not like old spent mixes. It does well as a mounted specimen.
Plant picture is coming.
Dendrobium kingianum album 3" NFS - VERY LIMITED
$20.00
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 ocean driftwood unless it has been very well leached, embedded salts are toxic to most orchids.
NEAR FLOWERING SIZE - NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER - LIMITED!!
Oncostele Eye Candy 'Pinkie' IN SPIKE NOW 4"
$25.00
Oncostele (Wilsonara/Burrageara) Eye Candy 'Pinkie'
(Catatante X Onc. Barossa Delight)
This is one of those hybrids that has undergone several name recent changes as taxonomic experts try to decide what criteria for nomenclature to be satisfied with!
For the rest of 'Pinkie' has flowers of about 2.25" held 8-12 on 20" or stem. It is an easy growing plant that will tolerate cool to warm night temperatures (55-65 degrees), would like bright indirect light and, because they are planted in NZ sphagnum moss, should be kept moist, not soggy. NOTE: sphagnum moss can actually resist water if it's allowed to thoroughly dried out.
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Bulbophyllum laxiflorum 4" Basket
$20.00
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Bulbophyllum laxiflorum
species: Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Philippines
In flower, Bulbophyllum laxiflorum looks like a plant with tiny sparklers attached. The individual flowers are only about 5/8" across, but there may be up to 20 on a stem. They are said to have a musky scent...which is an improvement over many of the genus. Bulbophyllum laxiflorum can bloom at any time of year.
They grow well for us in a greenhouse than stays around 65 degrees at night in a semi-shady location. These are planted in NZ sphagnum moss that should be kept moist (not soggy) with regular applications of fertilizer. Good air circulation and reasonable humidity are beneficial.
These are planted in 4" plastic mesh baskets, hanger included.
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Epidendrum melanoporphyreum X sibling 2"
$15.00
Only a few left!
Epidendrum melanoporphyreum
species - Peru
Grown from captive seed.
Epidendrum melanoporphyreum is distinctive for it purplish foliage and dark inky flowers. It is listed as a cool grower, but seems to do well with night temperatures of 60-65 as well. ,In nature it blooms in Winter-Spring, but here, it may bloom at almost any time.
The plants prefer filtered light, regular watering and fertilizing and tend to burn leaf tips if allowed to become too dry, especially when it is warm.
The plants in this offering are 8-10" tall and are planted in 2" pots with NZ sphagnum moss as a substrate.
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Maxillaria tenuifolia 2"
$7.50
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Maxillaria tenuifolia
species - Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica
Does it smell like toasted coconut or suntan lotion or something else? You can decide, but on a warm day in Spring or Summer, Maxillaria tenuifolia s as pleasantly fragrant as they come!
These are small starts of one of our most popular orchids. They can be left in pots or mounted on a wide variety of acceptable mounts (e.g. cork, tree fern, redwood and fresh water driftwood*), but rather quickly, under the right conditions even these little plants can turn into quite a specimen,
Ideally, Maxillaria tenuifolia would like temperatures of about 50-85 degrees, but we have grown it where the night temperature occasionally drops to 40 degrees. Best protected overhead from frost. Otherwise grow the plants in semi-bright or filtered light, because they are planted in NZ moss, keep them moist, not soggy, with regular additions of fertilizer Spring-Fall with a bit of a drier Winter rest. Flowers of 1.5-2" are produced in Spring and Summer. It is possible that some of these plants will bloom in 2020.
*Oceanic driftwood is generally toxic to orchids as is saturated was a variety of salts. It takes a long time to leach these salts out.
Also available as Blooming Size mounted plants.
Epidendrum centropetalum 3" FS
$20.00
Epidendrum centropetalum
species - Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua
A pretty, petite, cool grower (to 40-50 degrees) is Epidendrum centropetalum. It also likes filtered to bright light. Mature plants make keikis* readily but dislike soggy or old potting media. Flowers are about 1.5" tall and are borne in terminal clusters Winter-early Summer.
This plant was fairly recently incorrectly known as Oerstedella centropetala or centadenia.
These plants are flowering size, but not currently in flower-they stand about 12" tall (not counting the pot).
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*keikis (Hawaiian = babies, are vegetative growths that many orchids pants can produce, usually somewhere along the flower stem or at nodes along the main stem. When the keikis have produced 2-3 roots of their own, they can be removed and planted on their own.
Masdevallia veitchiana 'Al Smith' AM/AOS 2" FS
$20.00
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Masdevallia veitchiana 'Al Smith' AM/AOS
species - Peru
flowering size divisions
Here's a cold grower from the height of Macchu Picchu in the Andes! Somewhat adaptable to warmer conditions, the flowers tend to be smaller when grown warmer. Still expect 4-5" flowers on a mature plant. Ideally, grow cool-cold, 50-75 degree range with good humidity, keeping the medium moist, but not soggy. Give the plant filtered light with regular applications of fertilizer.
Masdevallia veitchiana can bloom anytime but seems to bloom most frequently April-May in the Northern Hemisphere.
BLOOMING SIZE NOT CURRENTLY IN BLOOM LIMITED!
Dendrobium tobaense v. giganteum 2" BS
$22.50
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Dendrobium tobaense v. giganteum
species - Sabah Borneo
The plants are covered with short black hairs typical of the Formosae Section of Dendrobiums, but the flowers are fantastic in the true sense of the word. They are up to 3" across and occur one at a time, but successively along the upper part of the stem in the Fall. The plants are evergreen, appreciate bright indirect light and a lessening of both water and fertilizer during the Winter until new growth begins.
The plants being offered are 7-8" tall and are NOT in bloom, however many have bloomed in this size!
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Bulbophyllum lilacinum 3"
$15.00
Bulbophyllum lilacinum
species - Malaysia, Thailand
These are vigorous growers and as is the case with many Bulbophyllums, prefer moist media, good humidity, dappled light and generally warm conditions, though this particular species is listed as "cool" tolerant, meaning 55-60 degrees at night. The specific name "lilacinum" refers to the flower color as the flowers age rather than the fragrance. This one seems to have no fragrance. Hanging baskets are the best for growing the mature plants as the growths tend to have longish stolons and often bloom outside or over the edge of their containers.
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Dendrochilum formosanum 4" FS
$20.00
Dendrochilum formosanum
species - Philippines, Taiwan
Here's a pretty little intermediate to cool grower (night temps 55-60 degrees or so). It blooms, mainly in the Fall-Winter months with wiry arching stem of up to 30 small, fragrant flowers.
This species prefers dappled light and regular watering and fertilizing - enough to keep roots moist, but never soggy.
TIP: if you're going to make a mistake in watering, make it on the "too dry" side. The cure is, of course, water. Plants that are routinely watered too frequently often suffer from rotted roots and are difficult to restore.
This species is also known as Dendrochilum uncatum.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUTNOT CURRENTLY IN BLOOM!
Gastrochilus rutilans 2'' FS
$12.50
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Gastrochilus rutilans
species - Himalayas, Thailand
This is a miniature, about 6" across and therefore a good candidate for a Wardian Case or terrarium. Most are in eary spike now and will produce short stem of 3-5 flowers (for first blooming) up to half an inch across.
You can grow this one under intermediate conditions (night temps of 60-ish) with dappled light and regular watering and fertilizing.
Again, these are small to miniature plants.!
Phalaenopsis schilleriana FS
$35.00
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Phalaenopsis schilleriana
species - Luzon and other nearby islands
Certainly one of the loveliest of the Phalaenopsis species both for flowers and foliage. These are meristems and are above average in quality. Phal. schilleriana is a warm grower, best with night of 65 degrees or more. Year-round watering and fertilizing is the rule here.
This is a Spring bloomer, but be aware that its stem will need support if you want to see it upright as it is normally pendant and for this reason is often grown mounted on a suitable piece of cork,etc. or in a basket. Flower stems can be 3' long, branched and can bear 200 or more flowers. The flowers will be the color of a rich strawberry ice cream.
Plants are flowering size and are 10-11"+ in leafspan.
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Papilionanthe (Vanda) teres v. aureolabium 4"
$30.00
Papilionanthe (Vanda) teres
species - Himalayas, Assam, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Andaman Islands, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
Papilionanthe teres is the type specimen of the genus (the one that was first described and represents the rest of the related plants) and is a very lovely orchid that needs bright light and warm conditions (65-85+ degrees) to do its best. Of course, regular watering and fertilizing are also necessary, but avoid over-potting and soggy media.
Over time the plants can become quite tall, however, because multiple roots are produced along the stem, the plants can be "topped" to fit your requirements.
The plants we are offering are 16-18 " tall currently and are planted in New Zealand orchid bark.
Brassavola nodosa 4" FS
$30.00
Brassavola nodosa
species - Widespread through Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America
So sweetly scented at night is this species that it has garnered the name 'Lady of the Night'. It prefers bright indirect light and warm nights (65 degrees and up). It flowers out of the newly developing growth with 4 to 6 nearly 4" flowers, usually in Spring or Summer, but can flower at any time of year. These are 6-8 growth plants!
The "Lady" prefers bright light and intermediate-warm temperatures (60+ to 85 degrees) with regular water and fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section). Unlike former offerings, these are planted in plastic pots, so it is advised the you allow the plants a little drying time between waterings in an effort to keep them from becoming wet constantly.
Brassavola nodosa also makes a great mounted plant
NOTE: these plants are "Flowering Size" (FS) NOT currently in bud or flower!!
Cattleya percivaliana 4" NFS LIMITED FIRST RELEASE!!
$30.00
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Cattleya percivaliana
species - Venezuela
Cattleya percivaliana is, in the eyes of many, one of the loveliest of the Cattleya species. Flowers appear in late Summer-Fall 2-4 in number and can be up to 5" across.
As with almost all Cattleyas, Cattleya percivaliana likes/needs bright light to grow and bloom well. It is, however a cooler grower and may even do well outside in more temperate areas. It also like a slight dryout between waterings and it's a good idea to add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your care regimen.
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Dendrochilum magnum, the "Golden Chain Orchid" 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$45.00
Dendrochilum magnum
species - Philippines
This is one of the larger, more spectacular Dendrochilums. It's listed as a cool grower, but cool to intermediate temperatures will do (55-80, night to day is ideal). Flower stems emerge from the developing new growth and they are up now! The wiry spikes will rise up to about the top of the leaves and then arch over falling nearly to the level of the pot and will produce a chain-like cascade of fragrant, golden flowers.
Plants are about 18" tall (not including the pot) and can quickly become awesome specimen plants. Grow these in diffused or dappled light, watering to keep the roots "moist-ish". Fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section.
Picture at the lower right shows a specimen plants. Plants we are selling are shown on the lower left.
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Bulbophyllum arfakianum alba 4" FS
$25.00
Bulbophyllum arfakianum alba
species - Papua, New Guinea
Enter the world of bizarre orchids...many of which are Bulbophyllums! This one is native to the Arfak Mountains in Papua, New Guinea, the Eastern half of New Guinea, often referred to simply as Papua.
Bulbophyllum arfakianum is a warm grower (it does well for us with 65 degree nights or above - warm-hot day temperatures as weather may be). It also like moist, humid conditions and we've found it does better in New Zealand sphagnum moss that in bark.
Flowers are around 3" long, but what appears to the casual observer are the sepals. The petals and bobbing lip are way inside like some creature from a Sci-fi movie. It may bloom at any time of year and the flowers occur singly on 6-8" stems. Grow it on the shady side keeping it moist. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your watering regimen a couple of times a month. (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
These plants are flowering size (FS), but not currently in spike or flower.
Dendrobium sanderae var. major 4" NFS
$30.00
Dendrobium sanderae var. major
species - Luzon, Philippines
Here's a cool grower from the mountains of Luzon, the Philippines. Flowers are large for the genus (to 4") and are very long lasting. Den. sanderae can bloom from late Winter to Fall on very short 2-4 flowered stems that arise from the upper part of the cane. Mature plants can attain to 3' canes and make a stunning display. The varietal name, "major", suggests that there is also a smaller variety and indeed there is both in plant and flower size.
Though listed as a cool grower, we have grown Den. sanderae at intermediate night temperature (60-65 degrees) in bright though diffused light. Water and feed regularly until November and then reduce the water and fertilizer until Winter's end.
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Rhynchostylis gigantea 'Spots' 4.5"
$30.00
Rhynchostylis gigantea
species - Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Borneo,& the Philippines
This is a decidedly warm-hot grower. We successfully grow and bloom this plant with night temperatures of 65 degrees although warmer is better. It gets bright diffused light. It should receive regular watering and fertilizing year-round, but avoid keeping the roots constantly wet with a medium that is too fine or has begun to break down. In countries of origin, where humidity is high, Rhynchostylis gigantea is often grown in a slat basket with no other medium.
Flowering season is Fall-Winter and at maturity, the plant can produce multiple 12-16" densely flowered stem of 1" sweetly fragrant flowers. Our plants have a leafspan of about 9" and under the right conditions, some may produce their first blooms this season. Nevertheless we are not listing this one as NFS, or near flowering size.
By the way, in case you wondered, "rhyncho" refers to something beaklike in shape and "stylis" refers to the stick "pad" holding the male pollen grains.
NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER.
Dendrobium hancockii 4" FS
$30.00
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.
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!
Encyclia parviflora 3"
$17.50
Encyclia parviflora
species - Mexico, Nicaragua
Here is a fragrant species grow from captive (i.e. not collected) seed. Flowers are about 1.5" across and are held on a branched (when mature) stem about 18" in length.
Encyclia parviflora would "appreciate" (i.e. will grow and bloom for you) bright light, and warm temperatures (65-85 night to day) with regular applications of water and a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
When mature these plants have amazingly round, shiny pseudobulbs! (Those roundish things that the leaves are attached to).
NOTE: this species as, is the case with many Encyclias, does not appreciate (see above) old, broken down or soggy growing media.
Dendrobium tannii 2" FS
$17.50
Dendrobium tannii
species - Papua and New Guinea
Also called Dendrobium bracteosum var. tannii, this is a miniature form of the larger Den. bracteosum. It may flower at any time Spring-Fall on mature leafed or leafless canes. Flowers are fragrant and long-lasting and tend to open a pale pink only to color up as the flowers age, but long before they are through.
Dendrobium tannii would prefer bright indirect light, warm temperatures (65 - 85 degrees) with regular watering and fertilizing (see ours in the "Supplies" section). Keep in mind that these plants are in small pots and may dry out faster than those in larger containers.
These are small plants, but are, nevertheless flowering size - NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!
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Laelia lundii 8" SPECIMEN FS
$65.00
Laelia lundii
species - Brazil, Bolivia
8" SPECIMEN
Pretty 1.5" scented flowers appear mid-Winter to Spring on these miniature plants. Laelia lundii would like bright indirect light, warm nights and a slight drying out between regular watering and fertilizing. Use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Planted in 8" terra cotta bulb pans.
Sorry, we are unable to ship these due to the pot.
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Dendrobium faciferum 4" FS
$25.00
Dendrobium faciferum
species - Lesser Sunda Islands, the Moluccas, Sulawesi
Den. faciferum likes warm nights and days (65-85+) and bright indirect light. If temperatures go higher, remember than good air movement and humidity will help avoid sunburn on the leaves. Try to keep plants that like bright light from being caught dry at the roots on especially hot, sunny days. Water and fertilize regularly with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section). This one does not require a dry "rest".
Adjust the watering to fit prevailing conditions whether in your house or greenhouse. In general you'll need to water less frequently in cooler, darker seasons, but remember that houses are much drier that, for example, greenhouses. It is wise to become acquainted with how fast your plants become dry.
Our plants are multi-growth, stand 12-15 " above the pot and are planted in NZ pine bark.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!.
Dendrobium linawianum 6" Basket FS
$45.00
Dendrobium linawianum
species - Taiwan, S. China
We grow this one with intermediate-warm nights (60-65 degrees) and warm days (85 degrees or so) in bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing. In Fall, lessen waterings and use a high potassium fertilizer once or twice to help initiate budding (our 15.30.15 for example, see ours in the "Supplies" section). From late December until new growth begins, cease all fertilizer.
This is a Winter-Spring bloomer with flowers up to 2" across.
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Podangis dactyloceras 3" pot FS
$25.00
Podangis dactyloceras
species - Angola, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire
A totally unique orchid and, fittingly, in a genus by itself! The plants is equitant and fan-shaped with leaves about 4" long. Fans can be flat or occasionally somewhat cupped and the crystalline 3/8 to 1/2 inch, long-lasting flowers are produced from the base, mostly Spring to Fall.
This is a warm lover. We have have it in a greenhouse that rarely drops below 65 degrees at night. It likes moderate shade and prefers to dry out between waterings. It has actually proved to be a fairly easy, undemanding orchid for us.
Also available as a mounted plant under a separate listing.
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Dendrobium parishii alba 2" VERY LIMITED
$25.00
Dendrobium parishii alba
species - China, Assam, Bangladesh, Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
Rare! Lovely, crystalline white 2" longlasting flowers are borne on these small plants from late Winter, peaking in early Summer. They are also very fragrant (berry)!
These plants are flowering size and are established in 2" pots of New Zealand pine bark. Some actually bloomed earlier this year (see picture to the right).
Den. parishii alba would like bright indirect light and warm nights (60-65 degrees) during the growing season along with regular water and fertilizer using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see our in the "Supplies" section). As days become shorter and weather cools, reduce watering and cease fertilizing and provide a cooler location to help induce blooming. The leaves will fall - this is to be expected!
Resume regular watering and fertilizing when new growths appear.
VERY LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Plant picture coming (similar in size to the picture at the bottom right)
Dendrobium parishii 'Trilabelo' X sib 2" FS
$22.50
Dendrobium parishii 'Trilabelo' X self
species - China, Assam, Bangladesh, Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
Lovely, dark magenta 2" longlasting flowers are borne on these rather small plants from late Winter, peaking in early Summer. They are also very fragrant (berry)! The clonal name, 'Trilabelo' refers to the fact that the petals are much wider than normal and have taken on some of the characteristics of the lip (trilabelo = 3-lip)
This is a new release of plants that we established earlier this year and while they are still small, they can be very floriferous. These plants are flowering size and, in fact, all we are offering bloomed this season.
Den. parishii would like bright indirect light and warm nights (60-65 degrees) during the growing season along with regular water and fertilizer using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see our in the "Supplies" section). As days become shorter and weather cools, reduce watering and cease fertilizing and provide a cooler location to help induce blooming. The leaves will fall - this is to be expected!
Resume regular watering and fertilizing when new growths appear.
VERY LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow' 2" NEW! IN SPIKE/BUD NOW! LIMITED
$15.00
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'
Parentage: Miltoniopsis Maui Titan X Oncidiopsis Edna
(recently this plant has been know as both a Vulstekeara and a Burrageara)
Here is a new size of the popular Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'. Spikes are up with 5-6 buds. Treat them as you would the larger size and much like a Miltonia, that is give them bright indirect light, cool temperatures and moist roots. Water and fertilize regularly being careful not to let them dry out.
IN SPIKE/BUD NOW - LIMITED!
Cycnodes Tainwan Gold 'Orange' meristem NBS
$27.50
Cycnodes Taiwan Gold 'Orange' meristem
(Cyc. chlorochilon X Mormodes badia)
Here is another popular Intergeneric (hybrid between 2 different though related genera). We've listed these as NBS (near blooming size) because, treated properly, they are likely to bloom this season (Fall). They prefer warm nights (65 ish) and days in the 80's, with bright indirect light. As with many in the larger family, Cycnodes should have abundant water and fertilizer from the time that new growth appears until leaves begin to turn yellow and fall - usually October-November. At that time water should be reduced to just enough to keep the pseudobulbs from shriveling
While these are likely to bloom as stated above, they won't reach maturity for another year at which time they can produce more than one stem of flowers. Mature plants can have 12 or more 3" flowers that can fill your house or greenhouse with a wonderful perfume.
This year, instead of terra cotta pots with sphagnum moss,we've planted the Cycnodes in 4" plastic pots in NZ bark
Beallara Big Shot 'Hilo Sparkle' IN SPIKE NOW. LIMITED!
$25.00
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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.
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Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' 4" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED!!
$20.00
Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' (patented variety)
(Aloha Iwanaga X varicosum)
Plant size: 4" in spike now. LIMITED.
Flower size: lip to 2"
Flower count: to 30+ per stem when mature
Fragrant: no
Temperature: intermediate; seems to do well from 55-65 degrees at night
Light: bright indirect
Water: water and fertilize regularly; aim for evenly moist while growing or flowering, never soggy. A little dryer after flowers fall.
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Phalaenopsis Timothy Christopher 2" - 2-stem IN SPIKE NOW!
$15.00
Phalaenopsis Timothy Christopher
(Cassandra X aphrodite)
Pretty? Cute? How about pretty cute? Anyway Phalaenopsis Timothy is one of a popular breeding line of "teacup" Phals. Flowers here are about 1.5" across and 5-7 per stem. Formerly we put these in terra cotta pots, but have now switched to hard plastic pots (i.e. not the soft grower pots).
Light and temperature are the same as for the full size cousins, but be careful not to let these tiny wonders dry out. With age they will get a little larger, but will never "grow up". Maybe we should call them "Peter Pan Phals."
SHIPPING NOTE: We discontinue these when more than half the buds have opened.
Oncidium Twinkle 'Yellow Bird' NFS mounted
$17.50
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Oncidium Twinkle 'Yellow Bird' (cheirophorum X sotoanum)
This is our first release of the 'Yellow Bird' clone, a bright addition to the Twinkle line. The plants are mounted and established (rooted) on virgin cork bark and would do best in bright indirect light. Leaf tips tend to burn if the plant is allowed to become dry for too long, so regular watering (mist or "dunk") is a must. Twinkle is reasonably temperature tolerant, but 60 degrees or so at night would do best. Good air movement and good local humidity are a plus.
These are petite plants about to produce their first blooms. Cared for properly, Twinkle will become a relatively small plant and a prolific bloomer. Flowers are about 5/8" across, are long lasting and fragrant.
NOTE: for those who pay attention to names, we have listed the parent species as 'sotoanum' instead of the former 'ornithorhynchum' as the latter was changed due to recent research.
Oncidium Jiuhbao Gold 'Tainan' AM/AOS 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$22.50
Oncidium Jiuhbao Gold 'Tainan' AM/AOS
(Shonan X Kaizumic Delight)
One of the larger Oncidium flowers that's commonly available, Oncidium Jiuhbao Gold has a bright yellow lip 2.5" or more across! When it was awarded, it has 19 flowers and 9 buds on un upright stem.
Grow this one in bright indirect light with cool-warm night temperatures giving it regular watering and fertilizing.
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Oncidium Speckled Spire 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$20.00
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.
Bulbophyllum laxiflorum mounted
$15.00
Bulbophyllum laxiflorum
species: Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Philippines
In flower, Bulbophyllum laxiflorum looks like a plant with tiny sparklers attached. The individual flowers are only about 5/8" across, but there may be up to 20 on a stem. They are said to have a musky scent...which is an improvement over many of the genus. Bulbophyllum laxiflorum can bloom at any time of year.
They grow well for us in a greenhouse than stays around 65 degrees at night in a semi-shady location. These are planted in NZ sphagnum moss that should be kept moist (not soggy) with regular applications of fertilizer. Good air circulation and reasonable humidity are beneficial.
Also available in a4" basket..
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Degarmoara Shibumi 'Purple Rain' 4" IN BUD NOW!
$25.00
Degarmoara Shibumi 'Purple Rain'
(Odntna. Honolulu Rain X Mtssa. Charles M. Fitch)
'Purple Rain' stands about 20" above its 4" pot with 5-7 2.25" flowers on a stem. It would do well with cool to intermediate night temperatures (55-60 degrees) and bright indirect sunlight. It is planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss, so, while the roots like to be moist, be care not to water too frequently-constantly soggy is something to avoid. Since individual conditions can vary, so can the frequency of watering. Water thoroughly, but less frequently than with a straight bark mix.
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Phalaenopsis Assorted 3" 2-stem
$20.00
Phalaenopsis Assorted 3"
We have a huge and changing variety of quality 2 - stem Phalaenopsis. These will come to you planted in sturdy black plastic pots with a few to several flowers open and several buds remaining. We've used the plastic pots because we've found that, regardless of how well we pack them, the ceramic and terra cotta pots are frequently broken in transit.
Because the varieties are ever-changing, we are listing 4 color categories: PICTURES TO THE RIGHT ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY!
- White - may be pure white or white with a yellow lip
- Pink - may be dark, light or blush
- yellow/orange - may be plain or with stripes
- "Novelty" - stripes, spots, white with red lip, super dark (maroon), etc.
PLEASE LIST YOUR CHOICE BY NUMBER AND COLOR ALONG WITH A SECOND CHOICE IN THE "ORDER NOTES" SECTION OF YOUR ORDER FORM.
Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS 3" pot
$15.00
Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' AM/AOS
(Mini Primi X Rodriguezia lanceolata)
Though Howeara (How-ara) Lava Burst is one of our best sellers, many people are hesitant to try it because it's affixed to a piece of cork oak bark: care is different and it can be challenge to find a suitable place to hang it in a house.
So here it is in a 3" pot, blooming size and ready to sit on a window sill or in a greenhouse window. Lava Burst likes bright light, though not direct sun next to an unobstructed south or west-facing window. While these plants appreciate regular water and fertilizer, they DO NOT like staying constantly wet. They would do best with nights above 60 degrees and would benefit from an occasional light misting.
Lava Burst can bloom almost any time. Flowers are about 1" across and a well grown plant can produce multiple stems with 7-10 or more flowers.
Blooming size - NOT CURRENTLY IN BLOOM
Miltonidium Pacific Paragon 'Honey Butter' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW!
$25.00
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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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Rlc. Chyong Guu Linnet 4" FS
$25.00
Rhyncholaeliocattleya Chyong Guu Linnet
(Haw Yuan Beauty X Tzeng-Wen Beauty)
This brightly colored Cattleya has been both easy to grow and bloom for us. Care is pretty much as is usual for Cattleyas: bright light, regular watering and fertilizing with a slight dry out between and 55-65 degree night temperatures. The flowers are 3-4" across and may be held 4-6 on an upright stem at maturity. While these are not fully mature, they are blooming size and established.
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Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream 4" pot IN SPIKE NOW!
$20.00
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Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream
(Miltassia C.M. Fitch X Oda. Fremar)
Flowers are about 4" across and a fully mature plant can produce 10 or more flowers on upright stems. We grow these with cool nights (55 degrees of so) and flowers seem to be darker than those grown warm and bright. Dappled light and regular watering/fertilizing makes this a relatively easy orchid to grow.
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Aliceara Stellar 'Hoku' 4" IN BUD & FLOWER NOW!
$20.00
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Aliceara Stellar 'Hoku'
(Onc. Mem. Dale Lawless X Alcra. Mem. Jay Yamada)
Flowers are abour 3.5" across and are 6-7 per stem. These are young plants, however, blooming for the first time and will produce more flowers per stem as they gain maturity.
Grow these in dappled light with 55-60 degree nights. Water and fertilize regularly. Avoid drying the plant completely. If you forget and the plant does become dry, remember to withhold fertilizer from a dry plant. Water first, then fertilize the following day.
LIMITED! PLANTS ARE IN BUD AND BLOOM.
Wilsonara Hilda Plumtree 'Purple Wings' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW! LIMITED
$25.00
Wilsonara Hilda Plumtree 'Purple Wings'
(Odcdm. Tiger Butter X Oda. Remembrance)
Wilsonaras tend to be tolerant of a wide range of temperatures cool-warm (55-65 degrees), but prefer bright light although not hot direct sun. Water and fertilize regularly, but be careful not to keep the medium soggy.
Flowers are about 3" in size and are held on upright stem with 5-7 buds. In time, as the plants mature, they should produce a higher bud count.
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Epidendrum Glacier Peak NO LONGER IN BLOOM, PLANTS AVAILABLE
$20.00
Epidendrum Glacier Peak
First blooming of this beautiful snow white reedstem Epidendrum. The whole single growth plant stands about 17" tall, not including the 4" pot.
Epidendrums are a part of the Cattleya Alliance and these prefer bright indirect light, regular watering and fertilizing and generally intermediate night temperatures (55-60 degrees) although they can likely tolerate temperatures above or below those stated if necessary. They do not appreciate having constantly "soggy feet", so allow the medium to dry somewhat between waterings.
NO LONGER IN BLOOM-PLANTS AVAILABLE
Oncidium Gold Dust 4" IN BUD/SPIKE NOW!
$20.00
Oncidium Gold Dust
(Twinkle X cheirophorum)
This is essentially the popular Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite we offered recently except that the plant is a bit more compact. Care is the same: bright indirect light, cool to intermediate nights (55-60 degrees) and regular watering and fertilizing (aim for moist, not soggy, roots). Hot and dry are the main causes of leaf-tip burn, so avoid both.
These are relatively long lasting under good conditions (4-6 weeks). Plants are in early flower with buds remaining.
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Blc. Sanyung Ruby 4"
$30.00
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Blc. Sanyung Ruby
(Waianae Coast X Chia Lin)
With fragrant flowers up to 6"+ across, who can resist, especially a Cattleya lover! These never last long when we have them in bloom.
Like most Cattleyas, Sanyung Ruby prefers warmish nights (60 degrees or thereabout), bright light and regular watering and feeding. Allow the plant to dry slightly between watering and hold back on the routine when weather becomes cold and dreary.
These plants are not in flower now, but could flower in a year if cared for properly. Many are putting up new growths. We call this NFS (near flowering size).
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Rlc. Qing Ming Beauty 4" pot NFS
$30.00
Rhyncattleanthe (Rth.) Qing Ming Beauty
(Rth. Burana Beauty X Rlc. Tzeng-wen Beauty)
Here's a bright spot for your greenhouse bench, window sill or window greenhouse. Flowers are about 3" across and established plants can put up 5-6 flowers on a stem. Like most Cattleya types, Qing Ming Beauty would like bright indirect light, cool-warm nights (55-60-ish) and regular water and fertilizer. A slight drying between waterings will help keep the roots from staying too wet.
These plants are NOT currently in bloom, however they are blooming size.
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Clowesetum Rebecca Express 4" NBS
$35.00
Clowesetum Rebecca Express
(Cl. Rebecca Northen X Ctsm. expansum)
Who would have expected this? Cl. Rebecca Northen is a delicate, small flower with a citrus fragrance while Catasetum expansum is a large color variable flower.
Like all of the plants in this group, Rebecca Express should receive bright indirect light and watering to keep the medium moist (not soggy). Regular fertilizing should also be done until Fall. Warm night temperatures (60 degrees and up) are best.When leaves begin to drop, restrict water and fertilizer to just enough to keep the mature bulb from becoming completely dry.
When new growth begins to appear (possibly early as late Winter) repot the plant as needed and resume water and fertilizer.
These plants are NOT currently in bloom, but should flower this year if cared for properly.
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Blc. Cornerstone 4.5" NFS
$30.00
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Blc. Cornerstone
(Bryce Canyon X Memoria Crispin Rosales)
You would be hard pressed to find two more favorable parents for size or color than those that make up Cornerstone. These plants are nearly flowering size and if grown properly will likely flower on the next growth. When the plant is mature, expect flowers in excess of 6" across!
Like almost all Cattleyas, Cornerstone will do best if you give it bright light for as long as possible during the day while avoiding direct overhead sun, or sun close to a south or west facing window. Water and fertilize regularly, but allow the plant to dry slightly between. Though it will continue to grow with temperatures below 50 at night, warmer temps will help speed growth.
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These plants are NOT currently in bloom!!
Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty FS 8" Basket
$45.00
Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty
(Azimah X Ren. Bangkok Flame)
Beautiful, bright red, 2.75" + flowers are held on upright branched stems that, at maturity, can have over 30 flowers. Bangkok Beauty needs lots of bright light and warm nights (65 degrees or more). They are planted in a large particle mix and should not be allowed to become "bone" dry. This is especially important because they are planted in mesh baskets.Apply regular water and fertilizer year-round.
These are newly established plants from a recent import and the first have already bloomed, though not at full potential. They are NOT currently in spike.
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
Miltonia Lillian Nakamoto 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW - LIMITED
$25.00
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Miltonia Lillian Nakamoto
(Lorene X Lynne Waihee)
Lovely 3.5" flowers on an upright, arching stem. These may be the last Miltonias for the season.
As with all Miltonias, Lillian Nakamoto prefers a bright, breezy location. No direct sun, of course unless it's very early, or late in the day. Good humidity and moist roots are also recommended. Avoid hot, dry, still locations as these are the conditions that favor deformed, crippled new growth. Fertilize regularly, year-round.
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Phalaenopsis Hannover Passion FS
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Hannover Passion
(Gelblieber X mariae)
A very unusual three species cross comprised of Phalaenopsis micholitzii 25%, amboinensis 25% and 50% mariae 50%. Flowers are about 2.25" across, have very heavy texture.
The plants themselves have wide shiny leaves and are 10-11" in leafspan. Grow these as you would any Phalaenopsis with warm nights (65 degrees and up), dappled light and regular watering/fertilizing. Flower stem will be rather short and arching, similar to Phal. amboinensis, one of it's grandparents.
Flowering size, but not currently in flower.
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Phalaenopsis Chang Maw Jade FS
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Chang Maw Jade
(Yungho Gelb Canary X Yungho Gelblitz)
A very unusual Phalaenopsis, especially since it is 50% Phal. micholitzii, 37.5% Phal. amboinensis and 12.5% Phal. violacea! These plants have a leafspan of 8-9" and are flowering size, but not currently in flower. The plants take after the Phal. amboinensis parent, that is, leaves are wide and shiny green. Stems will be short and arching and will produce 2", long lasting flowers. Best not to cut the stems while they are still green.
Like all Phalaenopsis, Chang Maw Green prefers subdued light, warm nights (65-ish degrees), good humidity with regular watering and feeding. Aim ti keep roots moist rather than soggy.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE-NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis Joy Spring Canary 'Taipei' AM/AOS FS
$30.00
Phalaenopsis Joy Spring Canary 'Taipei'
(Buena Jewel X Yungho Gelb Canary)
Oddly, the same 3 species (Phal. amboinensis, violace and micholitzii) behind Joy Spring Canary are also behind Phal. Chang Maw Jade, but in different percentages! These plants are about 8-9" in leafspan and are flowering size; not currently in flower. Flowers are borne on short upright to arching stems, are about 2.3" across and are long lasting.
Like the others of this type, Joyspring Canary pefers subdued light, warm nights (65-ish degrees) and regular watering and feeding. Aim, as always to keep roots moist, rather than soggy.
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Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Classic
$27.50
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Classic
(Tying Shin Jaguar X lobbii)
Who would have expected this from Phalaenopsis lobbii (shown to the right)? The cross is very complex on one side, the parent comprised of more than a dozen other species.
Our plants are flowering size, about 7" in leafspan. Like other Phalaenopsis, 'Classic prefers subdued light and warmish nights (65 degrees or so), wit regular watering and feeding. It is currently planted in sphagnum moss, but can be moved to another medium if you prefer to do so.
Truly a unique hybrid!
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Cymbidium Golden Elf'Sundust' 5" FS
$25.00
Cymbidium Golden Elf 'Sundust'
(ensifolium X Enid Haupt)
A Summer blooming Cymbidium? Well that's what was intended. Registered in 1978, Golden Elf combined the fragrance and Summer blooming season with the standard Enid Haupt. Once very popular, Golden Elf has been mostly forgotten in a flood of new miniature hybrids. It combines the vegetative grace and fragrance of the Asian parent with the color ease of growth and slightly larger flower of the standard Cym.
Our plants are growing in a standard bark mix, in 5" scotch pots and are mostly two mature growths with a new growth in size. They are flowering size though currently not in flower. Existing height is about 18" (excluding the pot).
You can grow these as you would a standard Cymbidium with bright indirect light. Water and feed heavily while in growth and do not let them become "bone dry". Golden Elf can tolerated nights a bit warmer that normal Cyms.
Oh, and did I mention that the flowers have a beautiful scent?!!
FLOWERING SIZE - NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER
Blc. Taiwan Chief Wine 4" FS
$30.00
Rlc. Taiwan Chief Wine
(Village Chief Tearoom X Sunstate Colorchart)
This beautiful Catt (it's really a Rhyncholaeliocattleya!) has some famous parents in its history, speaking orchidwise; plants like Blc. Bryce Canyon, Blc. Oconee, Blc. King of Taiwan and Blc. Chia Lin.
These are well established plants of near blooming size, some even have sheaths showing!
Like all such Catts, Taiwan Chief Wine would appreciate bright indirect light, a slight drying between waterings, regular additions of a water soluble food and night temperatures in the 55-65 degree range.
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Oncidium Wild Willie 'Pacific Bingo' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
Oncidium Wild Willie 'Pacific Bingo'
(reichenheimii X Wildwood)
An easy growing, vigorous addition to the Oncidium family. Glossy, long-lasting flowers on medium- tall branched stems make quite a display on a mature plant.
Willie would like bright indirect light, intermediate temperatures with regular watering and fertilizing. Like many Oncidiums, Willie could stand being outdoors until weather becomes too cold (50 at night), but should be kept out of hot, overhead sun and drying winds.
Wilsonara 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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Vuylstekeara Celtic Sun 'Maya' 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$25.00
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Vuylstekeara Celtic Sun 'Maya'
(Oda. Golden Rialto X Milt. Zorro)
Lovely 2.5", lemon chiffon flowers are held on upright stems of 5 or 6. This hybrid is half Miltonia and benefits from similar conditions, that is, cool, fresh (i.e. breezy) temperatures, bright diffused light and moist media (again, avoid waterlogged, soggy mix). Avoid hot, dry, still locations.
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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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