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Unique, hard to find orchids grown at our Portola Valley California Nursery and sourced from all over the world. Brookside has an Orchid selection like you've never seen before!
Aliceara Hilo Ablaze 'Hilo Gold' HCC/AOS 2" NFS
$20.00
Only a few left!
Aliceara Hilo Ablaze 'Hilo Gold'
Parentage: (Miltassia Olmec X Onc. Mantinii)
This has been a real "Show Stopper", with flowers about 4" vertically. When mature plants can put up stems of 8-10 flowers around 12" or more. Blooming season is late Spring - Early Fall.
After flowering, the plants would like bright indirect light. temperatures from around 55-6o degrees at night, 80 daytime. water to keep roots moist (regardless of the medium) and fertilize twice a month through Fall. Eliminate fertilizer fro the cooler, darker Winter months.
These are big enough to send up the first 2-3 bud stems, but are not yet mature.
NEAR BLOOMING SIZE - NOT NECESSARILY SPIKE/FLOWER!!
Epidendrum centropetalum 2" IN FLOWER NOW!!
$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.
LIMITED! IN FLOWER NOW!!
*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.
Maxillaria tenuifolia flowering size, 6" basket
$35.00
Maxillaria tenuifolia "the Coconut Pie" Orchid
species - Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica
This is certainly one of our most popular orchids! Given a little overhead protection, it is tolerant of temperatures in the mid 40's and kept moist, to the mid 90's. For us, it usually blooms in Summer, but it can bloom at other times as well. Flowers are long lasting, around 1.5" across and, on a warm day smell enticingly like coconut. Grow this one in dappled light and give it regular water and food, especially during the Summer months (See our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section). Some recommend a slightly drier Winter - wet and very cold should be avoided.
We've planted these in 6" mesh baskets in which, in a reasonably short time, they will overflow nicely.
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Laelia jongheana alba X sib 3"
$25.00
Only a few left!
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!
Arachnis labrosa 4'' FS
$25.00
$20.00
Arachnis labrosa
species - Himalayas, India, Bhutan, Sikkim, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan
Arachnis labrosa is a medium sized member of a genus that contains some very large members. It likes bright indirect light and Intermediate-Warm temperatures (60-85+ degrees night-day). with regular water and fertilizer year-round as it has no rest period. It's best grown in a well drained mix. Fragrant, 1-2" flowers are produced up to 10 on a drooping wiry, 8-12" ,sometimes branched stem in Summer-Fall when mature.
NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
NOTE: the picture to right, bottom left shows a plant in a 3" pot from a prior offering
Dendrobium laevifolium 2" FS
$30.00
Dendrobium laevifolium
species - New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands, Vanuatu
Beautiful trumpet-like flowers that open to a bit less than 1" to almost 2" across are borne mostly in Summer on miniature plants. These can be grown potted or mounted on appropriate media (cork, redwood, various branches, etc. - Avoid oceanic driftwood). Grow the plants with indirect light with Intermediate-Cool temperatures. Give the plants a "soft" Winter rest (i.e. reduce watering and eliminate fertilizer) until new growth begins in Spring.
These are planted in 2" mesh pots. Try this one as a substitute for the much more difficult to grow Dendrobium cuthbertsoniae
LIMITED! BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Bifrenaria atropurpurea 3"
$20.00
$15.00
Bifrenaria atropurpurea
species - Brazil
This is an intermediate grower (60-65 degree nights, 80-85 degree days) that blooms for us in late Spring-early Summer. It likes dappled light and requires no rest period, but regular watering and feeding year-round. Fragrant flowers are fleshy, about 3" in size and are held on short stems, 3-5 in number, not arising out of the leaves.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE. NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Maxillaria tenuifolia aurea 'Yamada' AM/AOS 3" FS
$22.50
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Maxillaria tenuifolia aurea 'Yamada'
species - Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rice
This is the yellow (aurea) version of the very popular and easy growing Maxillaria usually seen in reddish brown-brown. It's the Coconut Pie orchid!
"Max Ten" grows best mounted on cork or treefern, but can be grown in a hanging basket as well. It grows in shady to bright indirect light (but is stronger in brighter light) and in cool to warm temperatures. We have many in a greenhouse that drops to 40 degrees at night while others grow with night temps of 65 degrees. It usually blooms Spring to Summer and is recommended to have a drier rest after flowering. The flowers are about 1.5 to 2" in size.
Ours are in 3" pots and they are flowering size. Flowering season is late Spring.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!
Laelia lundii coerulea NFS 2"
$25.00
Laelia lundii coerulea
species - Brazil, Bolivia
A miniature species that blooms with 1.5", fragrant flowers in Winter-Spring. The plants are warm growers (65 to 85 degrees night to day) that like dappled light or semi-shade. Allow the roots to dry a bit between applications of water and a liquid or water soluble fertilizer. As these are sometimes lithophytes in nature, they can also be grown on pieces of cork or other suitable media.
Picture to the right and below is the normal Laelia lundii for comparison.
VERY LIMITED!
Gastrochilus japonicus 2' FS
$20.00
Only a few left!
Gastrochilus japonicus
species - Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan
This miniature is happy as a cool grower (50-55 degree nights) that also likes semi-right light and moisture. It grows best mounted to a piece of cork or tree fern (freshwater driftwood is O.K. too). Our plants are about 3" in size and are planted in 2" pots. While Gastrochilus japonicus is listed as a Fall bloomer, the blooming season does appear to be variable. If they are mounted, be sure not to allow the plants to become dried out and add some liquid or water soluble plant food to to the water twice a month.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!...........5.17.22
Dendrobium ramosii 2"
$25.00
Only a few left!
Dendrobium ramosii
species - Luzon Island, Philippines
Here is another odd Dendrobium species, listed as a terrestrial (an odd contradiction). Flowers are somewhat cornucopia like, about 1/2 to 3/4" at the opening, pink to purple in color that can bloom almost any time held on a medium tall reedy stem. Dendrobium ramosii is a cool to cold grower (50's at night) that likes bright indirect light.
Ours are currently planted in NZ sphagnum moss.
LIMITED! NOT FLOWERING SIZE. NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Maxillaria sophronitis 4" FS
$30.00
Only a few left!
Maxillaria sophronitis
species - Venezuela, Colombia
Maxillaria sophronitis is a dwarf, mounding plant that produces sparkling orange-red flowers Fall-Winter. In nature it is a cloud forest denizen that likes cool-cold temperatures and bright to semi-bright light. Planted in NZ sphagnum moss, they prefer to be moist. Do add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen twice a month. These do well mounted and would make a nice addition to a large terrarium or Wardian case.
BLOOMING SIZE, ROOTED DIVISIONS!
Dendrobium concavissimum 3"
$25.00
Dendrobium concavissimum
species - New Guinea, Solomon Islands
This is a cool grower (50-80 degrees night to day) that blooms in Fall with bell-like flowers. It prefers semi-bright light and regular watering and fertilizing year-round. Our plants are 12-13" tall and are near first flowering size.
LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Dendrobium schuetzei 3"
$15.00
Dendrobium schuetzei
species - Mindinao Island, Philippines
Exquisite 3" fragrant flowers, almost like carved alabaster, are produced on plants 12-24" tall in Winter and Fall. The plants are warm growers~65 degrees at night 80-85 degrees during the day. That like bright indirect light. Water and fertilize evenly year-round.
Our plants are about a full year from first bloom.
NOT BLOOMING SIZE! NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Bulbophyllum arfakianum album 4" FS
$27.50
Bulbophyllum arfakianum
species - Arfak Mountains of Papua, New Guinea
Probably best described as something from a sci-fi movie, Bulbophyllum arfakianum is simply bizarre! The "pelican" look is accomplished by the sepals held closely together and hide the rest of the flower. The 3-4" long flowers are held on short single flowered stems. They seem to be able to bloom both Spring-Summer and Fall-Winter.
Dappled light, temperatures between about 65-85 night to day with moist (not soggy) roots are their cultural requirements. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
FLOWERING SIZW, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!! LIMITED!!
Holcoglossum wangii 3" FS
$20.00
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Holcoglossum wangii
species - southern China, N. Vietnam
This is a terete leaved, mostly pendant growing orchid that is best grown in a basket or mounted when mature to best display it. Flowers are about 2" in size and occur in late Summer-Fall. Grow it with nights of 55-60 degrees and days in the 80's in bright, indirect light. While you can water and feed it year 'round, pay attention to prevailing weather and your environment doing less in colder darker weather and more in hotter, drier times.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!! -
Dendrobium parishii alba 4N 3" FS
$27.50
Dendrobium parishii alba 4N
species - Assam, Bangladesh, Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China
This is another color variation of the popular Dendrobium and like many of the members of its Section, it would like a Winter rest. Leaves will begin to drop in Fall and this is the sign to reduce watering and eliminate fertilizer. Flowering can happen from Spring to late Summer. When new growth appears in Spring resume heavy watering and feeding the new growth may coincide with flowering.
These plants are also tetraploid (4N), with very fragrant 2" flowers and would like bright, indirect light with temperatures from 55-65 at night to the 80's during the day.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Cattleya aurantiaca 'Orangeade' X self (intentional)
$17.50
Cattleya aurantiaca
species - Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica
These are the smallest flowers in the genus Cattleya, but they make up for it by being some of the brightest. Their 1" flowers appear during the Winter months in clusters of up to 10. The plants are medium size and compact and prefer bright indirect light with temperatures of around 60 to 80 degrees night to day although in nature they tolerate both lower and higher. Water and fertilize regularly especially while in growth, but allow a bit of drying between applications.
Generally easy growing, these are about 2 seasons from first flower.
NOTE: we've added the term "intentional" to the description to indicate that these were not random selfings. There are populations in the northern range of the species that are self-pollenating- the flowers do not open well.
LIMITED! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Cattleya forbesii X sib 3"
$20.00
Cattleya forbesii
species - Brazil
This species is one of our favorites. It is a slim stemmed bifoliate (2 leaves), that blooms in Fall with long lasting fragrant, 4" flowers. The plants prefer bright indirect light, temperatures from about 55 to 80 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly allowing the medium to dry a smidge between applications. Let the plants rest a while from fertilizer and cut back a bit on water during the shorter, cooler days of Winter. This species grows well mounted on a suitable piece of cork or wood (but, as always, avoid fresh oceanic driftwood) or other medium, but make sure that it drains quickly.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM.
Dendrobium parishii sib w/rubra
$17.50
Dendrobium parishii
species - Assam, Bangladesh, Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China
This is a medium sized plant with stocky pendant canes that blooms with long lasting, fragrant, 2" flowers. It grows well for us with temperatures from 60-80 in bright indirect light. The plants can be mounted to good effect or grown in baskets or shallow bulb pans. D. parishii needs a cooler, drier Winter rest and an absence of fertilizer to bloom well in Spring-Summer, but resume watering and fertilizing when new growth appears. Blooms are nicely fragrant (raspberry) and usually appear on older leafless canes.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Dendrobium rhodopterigium semi-alba 3" FS
$22.50
Dendrobium rhodopterigium
species - Assam, Bangladesh, Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China
Often considered a synonym of Dendrobium parishii, this is another Spring bloomer the 2" fragrant flowers of which appear on the bare cane of the prior year's growth. Water and fertilize heavily as new growth appears, but eliminate fertilizer and cut back on watering as the leaves begin to yellow a fall late in the year with the onset of cooler drier weather in its native environment.
Den,. rhodopterigium likes temperatures from 60 to 85 degrees night to day while in growth. with bright indirect light.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Ludisia discolor "Black" 3"
$15.00
Ludisia discolor
species - China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines
One of the "Jewel Orchids", this one lacks the red veining of the more commonly seen variety. This is a warm (65-85 degrees night to day) that likes shade, moist roots, not soggy, and good humidity. Small white flowers, said to be fragrant, occur on upright stems Winter-Summer. They are sometimes mistaken for Spiderworts, a houseplant.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE! NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica 3" FS
$25.00
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica
species - Luzon, Philippines
A lovely somewhat cool growing Dendrobium from the mountainous areas of Central Luzon. Flowers are around 3" across and differ from the other Den. sanderae we have offered - the upper part of the labellum (lip) is green. They like bright indirect light, intermediate to cool temperatures (55-85 degrees night-day) with regular watering and fertilizing UNTIL Fall when both should be reduced somewhat to be resumed as new growths appear.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Pholidota chinensis 4" FS
$30.00
Pholidota chinensis
species - Vietnam, Myanmar, Hong Kong, China
This is a charming, fragrant flowered, Spring blooming species that grows well with temperatures of around 55 to 75 degrees. It is a Spring bloomer with short, pendant, many flowered stems. Flowers are about 3/4".
The plants prefer dappled light and should be kept moist at the roots (not soggy).
VERY LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Dendrobium papilio 2" FS
$30.00
Dendrobium papilio
species - Philippines
This is a cool-cold growing species (50's to 75 degrees night to day) that flowers Winter-Summer with delicate, almost translucent 1-5- nearly 3" fragrant flowers. The plants like bright indirect light, good humidity and moist roots. Because they grow on mossy forest trees, ours are planted in NZ sphagnum moss. Our plants, though not fully grown are, nevertheless blooming size (i.e. some have flowered).
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Pleurothallis restrepioides 3" FS
$20.00
Pleurothallis restrepioides
species - Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
This is one of the larger members of the genus. Flowers are over 1.5" long, are held 5-7 in number on a mostly upright stem and appear during the Winter months. The plants are shade lovers and grow well at temperatures from around 50 to 70 degrees night to day. Larger plants produce lots of keikis from the bases of older leaves and when they have their own roots can be potted in sphagnum moss or other suitable substrate of your choice.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Dendrobium (bracteosum X tannii) 3" FS
$22.50
Dendrobium (bracteosum X tannii)
Some consider these two synonymous (and favor Den. bracteosum) while others think they are separate species. In any case their home in nature is Papua and New Guinea along with Bismarck archipelago and the Moluccas. Whatever!! The plants are warm growers (65-85 degrees night to day) that like bright indirect light. They are typically Spring-Fall bloomers that produce ball-like clusters of flowers both from the base and apex of the usually leafless canes. Flowers come in shdes of pink-reddish and are both long-lasting and fragrant.
Bulbophyllum (Trias) nasutum 3" FS
$22.50
Bulbophyllum nasutum
species - Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
A small, compact, low-growing plant, Bulbophyllum nasutum blooms Fall-Winter with 1.5" flowers held close to the pseudobulb. This is another possibility for your terrarium or Wardian case. Temperatures from 60-80 night to day) are acceptable along with dappled light and, like most Bulbophyllums moist (not soggy) roots.
VERY LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD NOW!!!
Anoectochilus siamensis 2"
$25.00
Anoectochilus siamensis
species - Thailand
This species is another of the "Jewel Orchids" grown mainly for their foliage although this one has a very unusual white flower. It is listed as a cool grower (55-75 degrees night to day), but it seems that shade is a more important factor as we have it growing in a warmer environment. Keep the roots moist, not soggy and use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
VERY LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT IN BLOOM NOW!!
Dendrobium ellipsophyllum 2'' NFS
$20.00
Dendrobium ellipsophyllum
species - Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China
This is a warm growing species (65+ to 85+ degrees night to day) that likes bright indirect light. It is also one of the Dendrobiums that needs a reduction of water and fertilizer during the Winter months; reduction means letting the plant dry between waterings. Resume regular watering and feeding when new growths appear in Spring.
Fragrant flowers are about 1" in size and occur one per stem opposite each of the leaves toward the top of the cane.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Plant picture to follow.
Aerides multiflora 2''
$20.00
Only a few left!
Aerides multiflora
species - India, Assam, Bangladesh, Nepal, W. Himalayas, Andaman Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
At maturity, Aerides multiflora is a medium size plant with heavy deeply channeled leaves. It blooms in Spring to early Summer with stems up to 12" holding waxy, pleasantly fragrant flowers. Grow it with temperatures from 65-85 degrees night to day with bright indirect light with water and fertilizer applied regularly according to the season.
VERY LIMITED! NOT FULLY BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN BUD OR BLOOM!!
Ludisia discolor 'Green' 3''
$25.00
Only a few left!
Ludisia discolor
species - China, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines
This is a shade loving, warm growing (65-80 degrees night to day) orchid that is grown mainly for its foliage - one of the "Jewel Orchids". Keep the roots moist, not soggy and use a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month.
VERY LIMITED! NOT IN BLOOM!!!
Bulbophyllum dennisii
$22.50
Bulbophyllum dennisii
species - Solomon Islands
An unusual and not often seen Bulbophyllum. It's a warm grower (65-85 degrees night to day) that likes bright indirect light. It is a small plant with a relatively large flower (around 2.5-3" vertically) that would do well in a terrarium or Wardian case. Water to keep roots just moist rather than continuously soggy.
LIMITED!! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Plant picture to follow.
Dendrobium tetragonum 2''
$27.50
Dendrobium tetragonum
species - Australia
This species is so named because the base or the pseudobulb is spindle shaped, the upper portion is distinctively 4-sided in cross section. It likes semi-bright light and temperatures from about 60-65 to 80 degrees night to day. regular applications of water and fertilizer are the rule except during the Winter months when both can be lessened somewhat. Spidery, fragrant flowers are usually borne in late Fall-Spring and can reach 3-4+" vertically.
VERY LIMITED! NEAR BLOOMING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Cymbidium erythraeum 2"
$12.50
Cymbidium erythraeum
species - Assam, Himalayas, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Vietnam
This is a cool-cold growing species that is listed as an epiphyte or sometimes lithophyte (grows on trees or rocks, etc.) which is unusual to consider at first until you realize that mosses and leaf material can gather on both trees and rocks to such an extent that it's virtually soil-like. They grow just fine in traditional Cymbidium mixes. The plants like dappled light. The plants grow to about 30" tall and produce stems up to 48" with around 16 3" fragrant flowers held mostly above the leaves. Blooming time is December - March. Care for mature plants as you would with most Cymbidiums, that is water and feed heavily about April to October, then relax the fertilizer and water only as needed.
SEEDLINGS! NOT BLOOMING SIZE!!
Angraecum infundibulare 2"
$25.00
Angraecum infundibulare
species - Nigeria, Cameroon, Principe, Congo, Zaire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda
A truly magnificent flower! This is a cool-hot grower that blooms in Fall-Winter with a waxy, long-lasting, fragrant flower that measures up to 8" vertically! For us, hot to cool means basically 65 -85 degrees night to day. They are vine-like in growth habit and a pole or stake will be necessary to support their growth. They prefer bright indirect light and a medium that does not readily stay overwet.
The plants we are offering are 4-5" in height and, depending on your conditions, may be 2-3 years from blooming.
NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Brachypeza unguiculata 4" FS
$35.00
Brachypeza unguiculata
species - Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Sumatra, Andaman & Lesser Sunda Islands, Moluccas, Sulawesi, Philippines
Once classified as a Phalaenopsis, Brachypeza unguiculata can produce it's almost 2" fragrant flowers at any time of year. The plants resemble a somewhat narrow leafed Phalaenopsis, but would like more light that their one-time cousins. Like "Phals", Brachypezas like warm night temperatures (65 degrees or so) with regular watering and fertilizing year-round.
VERY LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT IN FLOWER NOW!!
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi 3" FS
$17.50
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi v. chattaladae
species - India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Nicobar Islands, Malaysia, Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Philippines
1-2" fragrant, waxy textured, long-lasting flowers usually appear Spring-Fall on flattened, sequentially opening stems that can keep blooming as long as the stem is green. There are several forms of the plant and 'chattaladae' is one of the darker ones.
Phal. cornu-cervi is best grown warmish (65-85 degrees night to day) in an environment that also features dappled light and good humidity. The plants can be grown on mounts (cork, tree fern, etc.) and would like a bit of a dry-ish spell in Winter.
These are small plants, but a few have begun to spike.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!
Phalaenopsis violacea fma indigo X sib 3" NFS
$27.50
Phalaenopsis violacea fma indigo
species - Malay Peninsula, Sumatra
Phalaenopsis violacea has been used a great deal in hybridizing to impart fragrance to its progeny. The Spring blooming 2" flowers have many color forms, but one of the most sought after are the deeply colored "Indigo" forms. The plants want warm temperatures (65 degrees and above at night with shade and should be kept moist (not soggy) at all times.
NOTE: These are seedlings, so there will be some variation in shape, size and color of the flowers. Because these are siblings, the variation should not be too great.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!!!
Robiquettia cerina 'Yellow' FS 4"
$30.00
Robiquettia cerina "Yellow"
species - Philippines, Papua and New Guinea
This is a medium sized, monopodial (Vanda-like) epiphyte. It is a warm grower (65-85 degrees night to day) that also likes bright indirect light. It can be grown attached to a fern pole or redwood stake. mounted to a piece of cork or other suitable material or allowed to grow pendant over the edge of a hanging basket. Robiquettia cerina can bloom at any time of year and bears pendant tightly clustered 2-4" stems of small flowers that open successively.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Robiquettia cerina 'Red' FS 4"
$30.00
Robiquettia cerina "Red"
species - Philippines, Papua and New Guinea
This is a medium sized, monopodial (Vanda-like) epiphyte. It is a warm grower (65-85 degrees night to day) that also likes bright indirect light. It can be grown attached to a fern pole or redwood stake. mounted to a piece of cork or other suitable material or allowed to grow pendant over the edge of a hanging basket. Robiquettia cerina can bloom at any time of year and bears pendant tightly clustered 2-4" stems of small flowers that open successively.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!!
Epidendrum ruizianum 4"
$25.00
Epidendrum ruizianum
species - Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
This is a cool to cold grower that, in nature, in its countries of origin, grows as a terrestrial on steep rocky slopes in full sun. We've grown our seedlings successfully with night temperatures around 65 and days to 85 degrees. When mature, the plants can exceed 42" in height. The terminal spike is long, turning sharply downward, to about 24", bearing 3-4 "sub-stems" as shown, each 6-8" long bearing 30 to 50 - 1 inch fragrant flowers.
Our plants are `12" above the pot edge and are growing rapidly. They are planted in New Zealand pine bark. You can grow them as we do (for faster growth) or cooler in bright light watering and fertilizing regularly (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section).
NOT FLOWERING SIZE!! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER!!
Paphiopedilum primulinum v. purpurescens 4" NFS
$35.00
Paphiopedilum primulinum v. purpurescens NFS 4"
species - Sumatra
This is a shade loving warm growing member of the orchid group commonly known as "Lady's Slipper Orchids" because of the pouch shaped lip. It is a Summer bloomer that makes an upright to arching stem of long-lasting 1.5" flowers that bloom sequentially are are said to be sweetly fragrant. Water and feed regularly year-round aiming to keep the roots just moist rather that constantly soaked.
VERY LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR BLOOM!!!
Dendrobium thyrsiflorum 5" FS
$40.00
Dendrobium thyrsiflorum
species - Himalayas, China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
This is a medium to large size, cool growing species that needs a dry rest during the Winter months in order to bloom well. It's pendant stems appear in Spring and can hold up to 50 fragrant, 2" flowers. When new growth begins, water a fertilize heavily. The plants like bright light and temperatures from about 50-55 to 80 night to day. They will grow warmer, but may not bloom as well.
LIMITED! FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM!!!
Galeopetalum Starburst 'Parkside' AM/AOS 4" NFS
$27.50
Galeopetalum Starburst 'Parkside' AM/AOS
(Galeottia fimbriata X Z. Jumpin Jack)
A rather startling Zygopetalum hybrid registered in 2009. Flowers are almost 3" across 3-4 per upright stem and display the best attributes of both parents.
Our plants are 4" mericlones that will, if cared for properly, be ready for first blooms next season (~April- August) Grow these as you would Zygopetalums with cool-warm temperatures (55-80 Night to day), dappled or semi-bright light and moist roots. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month; Zygopetalums and their hybrids tend to root heavily and should not be allowed to become cramped in their pots.
Our plants are likely to need repotting after the current growth matures; they are planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss and it makes an excellent substrate for Galeopetalums, Zygopetalums, etc.
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Cycnodes Wine Delight J.E.M. FCC/AOS NFS 2" pot
$22.50
Cycnodes Wine Delight J.E.M. FCC/AOS
(Cyc. lehmannii X Morm. sinuata)
This mostly Fall-Winter blooming hybrid is a member of the Catasetum family. Its culture is basically the same: plenty of water and fertilizer during the months that new growth has started and is not mature and then a dimishing of both late in the year. The plants like bright indirect light and warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day). NOTE: expect leaves to yellow and fall late in the year-this is normal and is the signal to let the plant rest a bit*. Repotting should be done as new growth emerges.
When mature, pseudobulbs may reach 10+" tall and can produce 2 or more somewhat pendant stems of up to 12 flowers each. We've listed these plants as NFS (near flowering size) because if grown properly, they should produce their first flowers late in 2021. Flowers are about 2.75" across and are very fragrant!
*After leaves yellow and fall, water only enough to keep the bulbs from shriveling; when new growth resumes, water and fertilize regularly. but avoid constantly soggy conditions.
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NOTE: These plants are in the process of putting up new growth. This is the time to water and feed heavily. Some may possibly bloom the season, but it isn't guaranteed.
Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite 4" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED
$28.50
Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite IN SPIKE NOW!
(Twinkle X sotoanum [ornithorhynchum])
This popular charmer is much beloved for its cloud of tiny cream colored flowers that are lightly fragrant. The plants like bright indirect light,, coolish nights (55 degrees or so) and would rather have moist roots than soggy (this may mean watering thoroughly, but less frequently)
Looks kind of like a cloud of "Baby's Breath" only shorter!
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Aliceara Stellar 'Hoku' 4" IN BUD & FLOWER NOW!
$28.50
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Aliceara Stellar 'Hoku'
(Onc. Mem. Dale Lawless X Alcra. Mem. Jay Yamada)
Flowers are about 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.
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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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Wilsonara Hilda Plumtree 'Purple Wings' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW! LIMITED
$30.00
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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Vuylstekeara Celtic Sun 'Maya' 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$27.50
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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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Potinara Shinfong Little Sun FS 4"
$30.00
Potinara Shinfong Little Sun
(C. Golden Girl X Pot. Taida Love Star)
Here is one of our favorites! It's another bright mini-Cattleya that is also very complex - comprised of 22 species in a variety of genetic percentages. Plants have 5-6 pseudobulbs.
Flowers are about 2.5" across, borne in clusters of 5-6 held above the foliage, It is a Spring bloomer. Like most Cattleya relative, Little Sun likes "a lotta sun". Ha ha! Not hot direct though! It also like nights around 60-65 degrees and days in the mid 80's. You should allow a slight drying between waterings, but should water and fertilize regularly.
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Oncostele Wildcat 'Yellow King' 4" IN SPIKE/FLOWER NOW!
$25.00
Oncostele Wildcat 'Yellow King.
(Ons. Rustic Bridge X Onc. Crowborough)
Another variation of Wildcat. Long-lasting flowers, compact easy growing plants that like cool-warm night temperatures (55-60 degrees) and bright indirect light. Branched flower stems are 20-24" tall with glossy buds and flowers.
These are planted in sphagnum moss which should be kept moist, but not constantly soggy.
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Rlc. Taichung Beauty NFS 4''
$35.00
Rlc. Taichung Beauty
(Pamela Finney X Elegant Dancer)
This is indeed a beauty! Plants produce flowers with good substance and crystalline texture 6-7" in size and 2-6 in number when grown properly. Like most Cattleyas, Taichung Beauty likes bright, indirect light, generally warm conditions (65-85 degrees night to day) with regular, heavy watering and fertilizing when it is in growth mode and somewhat less when it isn't. Do allow the plant to dry slightly at the roots between waterings and avoid continually wet, soggy media.
Our plants are large enough to flower, but we have listed them as NFS (near flowering size) because none have yet flowered for us.
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Rlc. Burdekin Wonder 'Lake Land' AM/AOS 5" - MERISTEM
$35.00
Rlc. Burdekin Wonder 'Lake Land'
(Donna Kimura X Sylvia Fry)
This late Winter/early Spring bloomer is about 6" across and carries a lovely perfume. Like most Cattleyas, Lake Land would do best with warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day), but will still grow if cooler temperatures prevail. Bright indirect light would be best with regular watering. It would be good to add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section) and to allow the plant to dry slightly between waterings.
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Alcra. Snowblind 'Sweet Spot' AM/AOS 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$27.50
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Aliceara Snowblind
(Onc. Black Diamond X Alcra. Tropic Splendor)
This hybrid is a cool grower that can produce flowers up to 5" in size when mature. Grow with night temperatures of 50-55 degrees and days of 75-80 with bright dappled light. Water and fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section), but be careful not to keep the sphagnum moss medium over wet (i.e. soggy).
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Plant picture coming.
Dendrobium Green Lantern 'Red Carpet' HCC/AOS 2'
$25.00
Dendrobium Green Lantern
(Dawn Marie X cruentum)
Colorful, long-lasting 2.5"+ flowers are produced late Spring to early Summer all along the upper part of the stem on mature plants. These are immature, but will likely bloom this season if cared for properly.
'Red Carpet' is a warm grower. Here that means nights around 65 degrees. It also likes bright indirect light. Good humidity is helpful, along with regular additions of fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section). However, though it is a hybrid, "Red Carpet" may be deciduous and should leaves begin to yellow and fall late in the year, reduce the water to just enough to keep the pseudobulbs from shriveling. Resume regular watering and feeding when new growth begins again in Spring.
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Phalaenopsis Yaphon Image 'Wilson'
$30.00
$25.00
Phalaenopsis Yaphon Image
(Chang Maw Jade X Yaphon Lover)
Yaphon Image is relatively simple genetically, combining and re-combining only 3 species -Phal. amboinensis, Phal. micholitzii and Phal. violacea. The flowers are about 2" in size with a waxy texture and are long lasting. Like most Phalaenopsis, Image would like indirect light, warm nights (65 degrees and above) and days in the 80's. Keep the roots moist (not soggy) and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month.
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Plant photo to follow.
Zygonisia Cynosure 'Blue Birds' AM/AOS 2" NFS
$22.50
Zygonisia Cynosure
(Aganisia cyanea X Zygopetalum Skippy Ku)
This is an Intermediate grower (60 to 80 degrees night to day) that likes to be kept moist and would prefer dappled to shady light conditions. Leaves are plicate (pleated) and will darken with age. Keep moist, but do add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering regimen twice a month. These may bloom while still in the 3" size and the bloom season seems to be variable. Flowers are around 2.5" in size and, when mature, may be up to 5-6 on a stem.
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Prosrhyncholeya Muscat Smile 'Green Mountain' 2''
$25.00
Prosrhyncholeya Muscat Smile
(Prosthechea mariae X Rhy. Lester McDonald)
A very unusual hybrid because it involves Prosthechea mariae (formerly Encyclia mariae). A flower of Muscat Smile 'Green Mountain' appears to the right above.
Because of the Psh. mariae parent, these plants should have some cool tolerance, so grow them from about 55-80 degrees night to day although they seem to do as well grown warmer. Give them bright indirect light with regular watering and applications of fertilizer allowing the roots some time to dry a bit between waterings.
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Wilhelmara Pinot Princess 'Scary' 3" mericlone
$12.50
Wilhelmara Pinot Princess
(Rhynchostele bictoniensis X Bratonia Kauai's Choice)
An unusual, dark, spidery, Brassia-like flower that is 50% Rhynchostele (Odontoglossum) bictoniensis. Flowers can be 4-5" in size and can be found late Winter-Summer on upright stems to 24+ inches.
Grow these semi-bright light wit temperatures of 55 - 80 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly year-round. Some may put up their first blooms while still in 3" pots, but it will take another year or two to reach maturity.
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Rlc. Lai's Phoenix Angel 4" NFS
$30.00
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Rlc. Lai's Phoenix Angel
(Anna-Marie Overholzer X Chunyeah)
As with most Rhyncholaeliocattleyas (Rlc), Phoenix Angel likes bright indirect light and temperatures around 60-85 degrees night to day with regular watering that allows for a little drying time between applications. Do add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Fragrant flowers are about 4'5-5" and bloom Fall-Winter.
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Vanda Princess Mikasa 'Blue Velvet' 4" mericlone NFS
$30.00
Vanda Princess Mikasa
(Royal Sapphire X coerulea)
Princess Mikasa is one of the smaller growing Vandas that were once called Ascocendas. From Ascocentrum curvifolium (now Vanda curvifolia), it inherits a more compact size plant, somewhat smaller flowers, though in greater number a, when mature, the ability to bloom with 2 or more stems of flowers, sometime more than once a year.
In general, Vandas like bright indirect light and warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day), but because Princess Mikasa is over 50% Vanda coerulea, some cool tolerance is possible. Vandas are also best in a coarse medium. Water and fertilizer regularly using a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Leafspan: about 12".
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Cycnodes Jumbo Puff 2"
$22.50
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Cycnodes Jumbo Puff
(Cyc. warszewiczii X Morm. badia)
Jumbo Puff bears very fragrant flowers about 3" in size and 12 or more per pendant stem when mature, usually in Fall-Winter. They like warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day), bright indirect light and abundant water and fertilizer during the growing season (now to ~ October).
At the onset of Fall reduce water and eliminate fertilizer. Don't be surprised if leaves have begun to yellow and fall, this is normal. Sometimes this will happen while the plant is still in bloom, but not always. When leaves are gone reduce water to enough to keep the pseudobulbs plump. When you see the first sprig of new growth, it's time to repot if it's necessary. As new roots appear resume the water and fertilizer with gusto!
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Oncidopsis Onolicious 2'' IN SPIKE NOW!
$15.00
Oncidopsis Onolicious
(Oip. FrancineX Mps. Pearl Ono)
Pretty mini Miltonias. Flowers are 2-2.5" in size; 2-3 growth plants are 5-6" tall. Care for them as you would a normal Miltonia, that is keep the roots moist (not soggy, give them good humidity and a bright cool environment. Avoid hot, dry areas with little or no air movement.
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Rhyncattlianthe Naomi's Delight 'SVO' 4"
$30.00
Rlc. Naomi's Delight 'SVO'
(C. Katherine Clarkson X Rlc. Sun Spots)
Very waxy textured, heavily spotted flowers about 3" in size; If compact, spotted Cattleyas are your thing-here is a good one. Flowers are 2-4 per stem and appear to be mainly late Summer-Fall bloomers and they are nicely fragrant!
These, like most Cattleya-types, benefit from bright indirect light and warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day). Water and fertilize regularly allowing allowing the roots to dry a bit between applications and slow down on both as weather becomes cooler and darker with shorter days.
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Vanda Princess Mikasa 'Pink Charm' FS 4''
$30.00
Vanda Princess Mikasa 'Pink Charm'
(Royal Sapphire X coerulea)
This is an easy to grow, compact Vanda that can bloom at almost any season and, when well cared for, more that once a year. Flowers are long lasting, around 3-4" in size and, again, depending on your care, 6-12 per stem.
Vandas do best with bright indirect light and generally warm temperatures (65-85+ degrees night to day) although because Princess Mikasa has V. coerulea as a parent it may be able to grow well with somewhat cooler nights. Water and fertilize regularly in harmony with the seasons allowing the roots to dry a bit between applications and use a coarse medium when repotting.
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Caulocattleya Chantilly Lace 'Twinkle' HCC/AOS 2''
$20.00
Caulocattleya Chantilly Lace
(C. El Dorado Splash X Cau. bicornutum)
Charming flowers about 2" in size blooming up to 15 on a stem when mature. It is mostly a Summer-Fall bloomer. Chantilly Lace would like bright indirect sun, temperatures from about 60-85 degrees night to day with regular watering. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer twice a month. Some will likely bloom while still in the 2" pots.
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Gulfshore's Beauty 'Green Gem' 2'' FS
$20.00
Gulfshore's Beauty
(B. nodosa X C. dormaniana)
This hybrid has also been released as Bc. Carnival Kids, but Bc. Gulfshore's Beauty has precedence having been registered some 5 years earlier. A petite growing Brassavola nodosa hybrid made with the rather rare Cattleya dormaniana. These will easily become compact specimen plants. Grow them in bright indirect light with temperatures from around 65 -80 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly. These can bloom for the first time on small plants.
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Brassocatanthe Taiwan Chameleon 'Chameleon'
$20.00
Brassocatanthe Taiwan Chameleon
(Bct. Mickey's Freckles X Bsn. Maikai)
This is a Brassavola nodosa complex hybrid that involves 13 other Cattleya Alliance species. B. nodosa comprises over 40% of the background genetics. Hybrids in which it has a major influence are typically easy to grow and flower are compact although they can spread out to form specimen plants in a relatively short period of time.
Give these bright indirect light and temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees night to day. Water and fertilize regularly allowing the roots to dry a bit between waterings. A coarse medium is best when repotting; B. nodosa hybrids do well as mounted plants as well using pieces of cork, tree fern or other suitable material (avoid ocean driftwood).
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Brasocattleya Taiwan Big Lip 'Ta-Hsin' NFS 4''
$27.50
Bc. Taiwan Big Lip
(C. bicalhoi X Bc. Tetradip)
This is one of the new Brassavola nodosa complex hybrids that express the patterning of the lip of the large flowered Cattleya grandparent (in this case C. Bonanza).
Grow this one as you would most Cattleya-type hybrids, i.e. with bright indirect light, warm temperatures (60-65 to 8-85 degrees night to day) with regular watering and applications of a liquid or water soluble fertilizer. Allow the medium to dry a bit between waterings (often in mixed collections, this can be accomplished by using a larger particle medium).
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Rhynchobrassoleya Hawaiian Leopard 'Mei-Ling' AM/AOS FS 4"
$27.50
Rhynchobrassoleya Hawaiian Leopard
(Rlc. Waianae Leopard X Bl. Richard Mueller)
When 'Mei-Ling' received its Award of Merit (AM/AOS), the plant had 4 nearly 4" flowers on a single stem. It is a compact and vigorous grower that likes bright indirect light and temperatures from around 65 to 85 degrees night to day. Water and feed regularly especially during periods of active growth.
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