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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!
Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance' AM/AOS 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW
$25.00
Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance' AM/AOS
Parentage: (Jamie Sutton X Honolulu)
This is the one! Some say, when it's warm, the flowers smell like chocolate, some say it's vanilla, but which ever one you think, it's lovely. Sharry Baby has been exceptionally popular since it's introduction in 1983.
Like many Oncidium types, Sharry Baby like bright indirect light and is fairly temperature tolerant (55-65 degree nights). These are planted in New Zealand sphagnum moss that should be kept moist, not soggy, in part because when sphagnum becomes dry, it's difficult to re-wet.
TIP: if moss isn't taking on water let the plant stand in water for 15-20 minutes or get a quart of tepid water and add a couple drops of dish soap and use it to soak the moss.
Flowers are about 1" across and, on mature plants, spikes can exceed 36" tall.
Enjoy!
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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
Howeara (How-ara) Lava Burst is one of our best sellers, affixed to a piece of cork oak bark. Care is different from the same plant in a pot though since the plant is more exposed to the "environment" in your house or greenhouse.
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 dry and regular heavy misting in addition to watering is beneficial.. They would do best with nights above 60 degrees.
This is a great plant to learn how to care for mounted orchids!
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
Psychopsis Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS 4" meristem
$30.00
Psychopsis Mendenhall 'Hildos'
(Butterfly X papilio)
An amazing flower as well as a conversation piece, Psychopsis Mendenhall is also one of the few orchids that blooms year after year on the same stem, a new flower opening as its predecessor fades. When it was awarded in 2004 the flower measured almost 6" across!
Psychopsis Mendenhall prefers bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing (see ours in the 'Supplies' section) but be careful to keep water out of the new growths especially during the late Fall-Winter months as it is easy to kill new growths. It has also been our experience the this orchid doesn't like mix that has broken down. Ideal temperatures are 65 - 85 degrees night to day.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not cut the flower stem unless it turns brown.
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Maudiae-type Paphiopedilums Hybrids 4" IN BUD - MIXED COLORS
$20.00
Paphiopedilum Maudiae-type Hybrids 4" IN BUD, NAMED!
An array of these popular houseplant orchids.
All have name tags with parentage.
Available in mixed colors.
Flowers are long lasting and the plants are among the best for lower light and growing under lights.
Temperature: warmer nights are best 60-65 degrees
Light: low light tolerant. This doesn't mean no light, rather dappled light,no direct sun.
Water: keep medium moist, not soggy, fertilize regularly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The plants you receive will be in bud. We cannot guarantee any color choice.
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Paphiopedilum delenatii X sib 4" FS
$25.00
Paphiopedilum delenatii
species - Vietnam
Grown from seed
Certainly one of the most delicate looking Paphiopedilums. This native of Vietnam has been in cultivation for many years and still retains it's popularity both as a collector plant as well as a valuable parent. The plants offered here are made with selected parents, they are blooming size 7-9" in leafspan.
Paph. delenatii would prefer indirect light (semi-shady) and intermediate temperatures. Water and fertilize heavily June-December, but lessen both January-May, but do not want to be kept constantly damp.
Flowers are produced mostly December-January, usually singly on an ~ 8" stem, can be up to 4" across and are sweetly fragrant (some say lemon-honey, others say rose).
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
Dendrobium auriculatum 2" pot FS, LIMITED
$20.00
Dendrobium auriculatum
species - Philippines
This is a re-release of a delicate looking, but easy growing and blooming Dendrobium. Flowers are about 1.5" across and are fragrant. They are bourn singly on both leafless and leaved stem (so don't cut the stems until you're sure they are dead). Flowers appear mostly Summer and Winter.
Dendrobium auriculatum likes bright indirect light and temperatures from about 60 to 85 degrees night to day. They are large enough to move up to a bigger pot now, but don't overdo it - a pot that is too large favors overwatering. Our plants are in small pots, however, so don't allow them to become thoroughly dry and add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to your watering regimen at least once a month.
These plants are flowering size wit mature canes of 12-16".
LIMITED. FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN BUD OR FLOWER.
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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ALSO AVAILABLE AS A LARGER, MULTI-GROWTH, MULTI-SPIKE PLANT!
Dendrobium aberrans 2"
$22.50
Dendrobium aberrans
species - Papua & New Guinea
This petite Dendrobium is a real cool customer. That is it can stand to be quite cool seasonally and at night, but can also do well growing warm during warmer weather. Plants are just over 2" tall and like bright indirect light. Flowers are about half an inch across occurring in clusters Winter, Spring and Fall. Water and fertilizer should be reduced during the Winter, but otherwise water to keep the medium just moist. Good humidity is also helpful. Avoid still, hot and dry conditions.
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Bulbophyllum lilacinum 3"
$15.00
Only a few left!
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
$25.00
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, MANY NOW IN SPIKE! DON'T WAIT!!
Dendrobium schuetzei FS 4"
$25.00
Dendrobium schuetzei
species - Mindanao, Philippines
Beautiful, long lasting, fragrant 3" flowers like carved alabaster grace this plant in Fall and Winter. Den. schuetzei likes to be kept moist and needs a year-round regimen of water and fertilizer (i.e. no rest period). Bright indirect or diffused light and warm temperatures (65 degrees at night) will help you grow and bloom this beautiful orchid.
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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!!
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.
Encyclia parviflora 3"
$17.50
Only a few left!
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.
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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Angraecum bosseri 4"
$35.00
Angraecum bosseri (now accepted as Angraecum sesquipedale var. bosseri)
species - Madagascar
The foliage of Ang. bosseri is somewhat different than Ang. sesquipedale and the former is said to bloom twice a year instead of once. In other respects it is the same as Ang. sesquipedale. It is a warm grower with night to day temperatures running about 65-85 degrees or more. It likes bright indirect light, humidity and even watering and fertilizing year-round.
Fragrant flowers are found 1-6 on a somewhat drooping stem and can be up to 7" across. The most famous aspect of the flower, though, is the spur or nectary that forms the rearward part of the lip - it can be as long as 14"!
LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER
Warscewiczella (Cochleanthes) amazonica 4" FS
$30.00
Only a few left!
Warscewiczella (Cochleanthes) amazonica
species - Brazil, Surinam, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Single, sweetly fragrant 4" flowers are produced from the base of the plant on a rather drooping, up to 10" stem. These are warm, shady, wet growers and because they have no pseudobulbs to store water, care must be taken not to let them go dry. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer once or twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Blooming season is Fall-Winter and early Spring and these plants are flowering size!
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Bulbophyllum claptonense 3" NFS
$17.50
Only a few left!
Bulbophyllum claptonense
species - Borneo
As is the case with many Bulbophyllums, Bulbophyllum claptonense prefers warmish temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day), semi-shade and moist media (not soggy). Good humidity is also a plus. Generally, however they are rewarding and easy to grow. This one is related to and was once known as Bulbophyllum lobbii v. claptonense. Ours are growing in NZ sphagnum moss, but they can be successfully grown in other media.
TIP: Our experience is that this, like many other Bulbophyllums, does not root deeply and we suggest that they be grown in shallow pots, baskets or pans.
Single flowers are nearly 3" across and are held on an upright stem of about 6". Plants may flower at any time, but are more likely to bloom late Fall-Winter.
LIMITED. NOT CURRENTLY IN FLOWER.
Catasetum pileatum 'Jumbo Green Gold' 4" NFS
$25.00
Catasetum pileatum 'Jumbo Green Gold'
species - Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador
This is a warm-hot growing species with an incredible flower. Flowers may exceed 4" and are fragrant. Most orchid are monoclinous, that is, they have both male and female reproductive features. Not so with the Catasetums which usually bloom with either male or female flowers, rarely monoclinous. Female flowers are very different (those of another species are shown at the bottom left).
Catasetum pileatum is native to an area with a long wet season and a short dry one. In culture the dry season is usually about November-January and is basically defined by the dropping of the year's foliage and the beginning of new growth. During the "rest" (dry season) withhold water to just enough to keep the pseudobulbs from shriveling and use no fertilizer. Some growers actually take them to bareroot status until new growth begins.
LIMITED. NEAR BLOOMING SIZE!!
Angraecum elephantinum 2"
$20.00
Angraecum elephantinum
species - Madagascar
Similar to Angraecum didieri, Angraecum elephantinum is a small plant that produces a relatively large flower (about 2.5") usually during the Winter months. Our plants are about 4" across and have about 3 sets of leaves.
We grow this one as an intermediate with temperatures from 65-85 degrees night to day although somewhat cooler nights are OK. In addition, Angraecum likes elephantinum semi-sun with regular watering and fertilizing year-round (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section), but avoid keeping the medium constantly wet.
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NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR BLOOM.
Coelogyne salmonicolor 3"
$17.50
Only a few left!
Coelogyne salmonicolor
species - Sumatra
This is an intermediate to cool, shady grower that like to be moist at the roots. It's rather thin leaves are otherwise easy to burn at the tips. On a mature plant, the flowers can be up to 4" and occur on a semi-pendant stem arising from the center of a new growth.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD/FLOWER.
Robiquettia cerina Yellow 2"
$17.50
Robiquetia cerina Yellow
species - Papua & New Guinea, Philippines
A very unusual, warm growing (65-85 degrees night-day) epiphyte* of medium size. Robiquetia cerina also like bright indirect light with regular watering and fertilizing year-round. Flowers are small (.25") and occur in multi-flowered clusters to 4" long on a pendant stem at any time of year. Our are established in NZ pine bark, but you may also wish to grow them mounted on a piece of cork bark, tree fern or other suitable material (do not use oceanic driftwood unless it has been thoroughly leached of salt).
The picture at the lower left shows a blooming plant; our offering is shown at the bottom right. Estimate 1-2 years to flowering size. Plants can be bloomed with 4-5 sets of leaves.
A red form will be offered in a few weeks.
LIMITED! NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE, BUD OR FLOWER
* Epiphyte: a plant that, in nature, grows attached to something (tree or rock) as opposed to a terrestrial (one that grows in the "ground" (soil, mulch, leafmold, etc.).
Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis 3" NFS
$27.50
Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis
species - Sumatra
This one is for the Phalaenopsis species collector. It has often been sited as Phalaenopsis sumatrana, but is considered different enough to have achieved species status. Like Phalaenopsis tetraspis, P. inscriptiosinensis likes it shady, warm (65-85 degrees night -day), humid and moist at the roots (not soggy).
Flowers are 1-1.5" across and plants are 6-8" in leafspan.
LIMITED. NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER.
Phalaenopsis stuartiana v. nobilis 'Wilson' 3" NFS
$30.00
Only a few left!
Phalaenopsis stuartiana v. nobilis
species - Mindinao the Philippines
A surprising variation of the normally pretty, white species with maroon spots on the lower sepals. This is a Winter-Spring bloomer and plants are near flowering size (7-9" leafspan). The leaves are a dark green flushed with purple underneath. Flowers are about 2" and are held on branching stems; mature plants can produce up to 100 somewhat fragrant flowers.
Phalaenopsis stuartiana comes from humid forests on the island of MIndinao and in cultivation like shade, warm nights (65 degrees and up) and moist roots. They are offered in pots, but because of their long somewhat pendant or low arching stems display better when mounted or grown in hanging baskets.
These are meristems of a selected clone. Translation: they have been artificially propagated from one selected plant.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/FLOWER.
Dendrobium nobile alba 4" FS
$25.00
Dendrobium nobile alba
species - Himalayas, Assam, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam,
China
Beautiful, fragrant, white 3" flowers with a pale yellow throat are produced mainly in Winter, but at other times as well. Grow under warm conditions (65-85 degrees night to day) with regular watering and fertilizing UNTIL the onset of Winter. At that time (about now), or when growths are fully mature (rounded at the tip), reduce water, eliminate fertilizer and chill (50-55 degrees at night). If leaves begin to yellow and fall, don't worry, it's normal. As long as the canes stay greenish they are OK although they may shrivel a bit. Bumps that are buds should begin to form at the nodes and will continue to grow into flowers.
LIMITED! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD/FLOWER
Phalaenopsis venosa 3" NFS
$22.50
Phalaenopsis venosa
species - Celebes Islands
Since its original description in 1983, Phalaenopsis venosa has earned a solid place in the breeders' pursuit of yellow Phalaenopsis hybrids - it has been a parent in over 300 registered crosses.
At maturity, flowers are 1.5-2" in size and are held 5-6, successively opening on a 5-7" more-or-less upright stem. Our plants are 6"+ in leafspan and are near first blooming size.
Like many Phalaenopsis, Phal. venosa like indirect light (i.e. shady), warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night-day) and regular watering and fertilizing. They are planted in NZ pine bark and would rather not thoroughly dry out.
Limited! NEAR FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE/BUD.
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica 4" IN BUD NOW!!
$30.00
Only a few left!
Dendrobium sanderae v. luzonica
species - Luzon, the Philippines
A lovely somewhat cool growing Dendrobium from the mountainous areas of Central Luzon. Flowers are around 3" across and differ from the other Den. sanderae we are offering. They like bright indirect light, intermediate to cool temperatures (55-85 degrees night-day) with regular watering and fertilizing UNTIL Fall when both should be reduced somewhat to be resumed as new growths appear.
THESE ARE IN BUD NOW - DON'T WAIT!!!
LIMITED!!
Plant picture to follow.
Dendrobium amethystoglossum 3" NFS
$25.00
Dendrobium amethystoglossum
species - Luzon, the Philippines
Beautiful, fragrant, 1.25", long-lasting flowers bloom mostly in Winter months, usually on leafless canes. Flowers are held in clusters on horizontal to drooping stems. D. amethystoglossum will do well in intermediate conditions (warmer during the summer, cooler in Winter) and is one of the Dendrobiums that needs a bit of a drier Winter rest (reduce water and eliminate fertilizer) resuming regular watering a feeding when new growths appear.
We've listed these as NBS (near blooming size), but they are big enough to have their first blooms.
Dendrobium bullenianum (topazicum) 4.5" FS
$35.00
Dendrobium bullenianum
species - Philippines
This Philippine species blooms from late in Summer through the Winter months mostly on older, leafless canes, so don't worry if leaves begin to yellow and fall. Our plants are flowering size with canes 16-22"+. Dendrobium bullenianum likes bright light, warm temperatures (65-85 degrees night to day) with regular watering a fertilizing year-round (see our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section).
Flowers are about 3/4" and are usually bourn on short, densely flowered clusters.
FLOWERING SIZE, BUT NOT CURRENTLY IN BUD OR FLOWER!
Laelia purpurata 'Delicate' X sib 2"
$15.00
Laelia purpurata 'Delicate'
species - Brazil
Laelia purpurata is perhaps one of the most variable species there is in terms of color, from pure white and shades of pink, with a number of lip colors including pink, red-purple, amethyst and grey blue. It is also one of the easiest Cattleya family orchids to grow. Here, it tolerates night temperatures into the 40 degree range and also well into the 90's during Summer days. Bright indirect light with regular applications of water and fertilizer (see ours in the "Supplies" section) are the ticket, especially during late Spring, Summer and early Fall. A lessening of both water and fertilizer through the shorter colder months is a good idea.
Flowers, scented with anise, appear in late Spring - Fall and can be as much as 7-8" across, 3-7 on a stem.
NOT FLOWERING SIZE!
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow' 2" 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 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!
Phalaenopsis Jiaho's Pink Girl 2" Mini IN BUD NOW!
$14.00
Phalaenopsis Jiaho's Pink Girl
(schilleriana X Zuma Pixie)
How cute can they get? These little Phalaenopsis are perfect for windowsill growers with the caveat they they should be kept from direct hot sunlight through the glass. Because they are small plants in small pots, they will need your attention regularly. They are planted in rigid black plastic pots, no longer in the terracotta as shown.
Depending on your conditions, watering thoroughly every 2-3 days is essential. The plants have a leafspan of about 7", have 2 - stems with 6-8 buds each and prefer night temperatures of 65 degrees.
IN BUD NOW! VERY LIMITED TIME!! WE REMOVE THEM FROM THE SITE WHEN THE MAJORITY OF BUDS REACH HALF OPEN.
NOTE: this is a slightly different variety of the plant we've offered previously. Flower color and size (about 1.33") are the same, but the stems are taller.
Cycnodes Taiwan Gold 'Orange' 4" 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.
Very chunky plants in sphagnum moss that may yet bloom for the first time this year.
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Beallara Big Shot 'Hilo Sparkle' IN SPIKE NOW. LIMITED!
$25.00
Beallara Big Shot 'Hilo Sparkle'
(Alcra. Tahoma Glacier X Milt. Maui Titan) patented meristem
A large (almost 4") beautiful flower with a sparkling texture. Sparkle is actually half Miltonia so nights and days on the cool side (55-80) are best. Water with the aim of keeping the roots moist (i.e. not soggy). Fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section) and give it bright light and avoid hot, dry, still conditions.
IN LOW SPIKE NOW!
Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' 4" IN SPIKE NOW! LIMITED!!
$20.00
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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
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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.
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/spots.
- "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.
Miltonidium Pacific Waters 'Paul's Pride' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
Miltonidium Pacific Waters 'Paul's Pride' 4"
(Issaku Nagata X Milt. Hawaiian Waters)
This is an easy growing Oncidium Intergeneric, that is, a mix of various genera all related to Oncidiums. They benefit from intermediate conditions - nights from 55-60 degrees and bright sunny days. Regular watering and fertilizing should also be done. These plants are growing in NZ sphagnum moss, but can be transferred to a bark or other medium when through flowering.
Flowers are about 1.75" across and there may be 20 or so on a 16"+ stem. Treated with respect, the flowers are long lasting.
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Wilhelmara Pinot Princess 'Scary' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
Wilhelmara Pinot Princess 'Scary'
(Rhynchostele bictoniensis X Bratonia Kauai's Choice)
Not really so scary, the genus used to be called Degarmoara. True, the flowers are a bit "spidery", but if you take care of them they will perform well.
Stems are about 24" and can hold 8-10 - 3 "+ flowers that are a deep wine color with a red spotted lip. Grow these under intermediate conditions, that is with night temperatures of around 55-60 degrees with bright indirect light and keep them moist, but not soggy. Remember, these plants are grown in New Zealand sphagnum moss and it won't dry out as fast as those planted in bark. Test the moss with your finger tip to ascertain whether it has begun to dry. Water thoroughly when the top of the moss begins to feel dry.
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Aliceara Stellar 'Hoku' 4" IN BUD & FLOWER NOW!
$20.00
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.
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Phaiocalanthe Kryptonite 'Parkside' HCC/AOS 4" IN SPIKE/FLOWER NOW
$30.00
Phaiocalanthe Kryptonite 'Parkside'
(Calanthe Rozel X Phaius tankervilliae)
Phaiocalanthe Kryptonite is an easy growing orchid that requires cool-warm nights bright indirect light and moist-wet roots. It can also be deciduous, losing its leaves late in the year. When this happens cut back on water and fertilizer until new growth begins again. Avoiding hot dry conditions will help keep the foliage from damage.
Thes should produce 7-8 flowers about 3.75" across if cared for properly.
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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.
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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.
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Oncidium Irish Mist 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$25.00
Oncidium Irish Mist
(multistellare X fuscatum)
One of the more unusual Oncidium hybrids for its color - something other than a combination of yellow and brown. Irish Mist will benefit from bright indirect light and intermediate growing conditions (roughly 60-85 degrees). Although it is planted in NZ sphagnum moss, it shouldn't be allowed to dry out before watering. Aim for "moist" and fertilize regularly.
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.
Vuylstekeara Celtic Sun 'Maya' 4" IN SPIKE NOW
$25.00
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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Rlc. Village Chief Rose 'KS King' 4'' NFS LIMITED!
$30.00
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Rhyncattlianthe Village Chief 'KS King' 4" NFS
(Taiwan Queen X Chunyeah)
Stunning in person is this 5" Cattleya! Our plants are near flowering size and are compact growers. As with almost all Cattleyas, Village Chief Rose prefers bright light, warmish nights (better at 60+ degrees) and a slight dryout between waterings. Adding a liquid or water soluble fertilizer regularly is also a necessity.
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Rhyncattlianthe Jhong Sin Panda 'Kinmen' 4" NFS
$30.00
Rhyncattlianthe (Rth.) Jhong Sin Panda 'Kinmen'
(Rlc. Tzeng-Wen Beauty X Rth. Harng Tay)
This is another stunning Cattleya from Taiwan. It is a very complex hybrid, but interestingly it is still almost 30% Cattleya dowiana!
On a mature plant, flowers are almost 4" across. Like most Cattleyas, Panda prefers bright light in order to grow and bloom well. Temperatures from 55 degrees to 85 (night to day) will do with regular watering and fertilizing with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer added once or twice a month, See ours in the "Supplies" section of the website.
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Cattleya Royal Cognac 4" NFS
$30.00
Cattleya Royal Cognac
(Roy Finley X Cognac)
This petite Cattleya is mostly Cattleya aclandiae, but it grows more easily. Flowers are about 3" across and it carries a strong perfume. Like Cattleya aclandiae, Royal Cognac does best with bright light and warm-ish temperatures. It would be wise to avoid watering this one too frequently with its background, but allow it to dry slightly between waterings. As with other orchids, add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the water twice a month. See ours in the "Supplies" section of the website.
This Cattleya will also do well mounted.
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Potinara Shinfong Orange 4" NFS
$30.00
Potinara Shinfong Orange
(Shinfong Little Sun X Slc. Wendy's Valentine)
This bright multifloral Cattleya bears 3-4 flowers that are about 4.5" across on a compact plant. It has the famous Slc. Wendy's Valentine as one parent and because of that can accept some cooler conditions if needed in your environment. As with almost all Cattleyas, though, Shinfong Orange will grow and bloom better with bright light. Water and fertilize regularly, but allow a slight dryout between waterings. Cattleyas do not like constantly wet "feet".
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Miltonia Bert Field 'Crimson Glow'
$12.50
Miltonia Bert Field 'Crimson Glow'
(Mulatto Queen X Woodlands)
Grow and bloom your own beautiful Miltonias! That's the idea behind making available strong 2" meristems of some of our lovely Miltonia. These 2" plants are well established with at least one mature pseudobulb and many have a new growth started. Under the right culture, many will bloom with 1-2 flowers for the first time soon.
Culture for Miltonias is a combination of cool temperatures (55-75+ night to day), bright indirect light, good air movement and humidity and moist roots. Avoid hot, dry conditions with no air movement. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering routine at least once a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Miltonia Up Country Puna 'Keeau Star' 2"
$12.50
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Miltonia Up Country Puna 'Keeau Star'
(Lynne Waihee X Stacy)
Grow and bloom your own beautiful Miltonias! That's the idea behind making available strong 2" meristems of some of our lovely Miltonia. These 2" plants are well established with at least one mature pseudobulb and many have a new growth started. Under the right culture, many will bloom with 1-2 flowers for the first time soon. Fragrant, too.
Culture for Miltonias is a combination of cool temperatures (55-75+ night to day), bright indirect light, good air movement and humidity and moist roots. Avoid hot, dry conditions with no air movement. Add a liquid or water soluble fertilizer to the watering routine at least once a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section).
Sergioara Yokosuka Story 4" FS
$30.00
Sergioara Yokosuka Story
(Rth. Free Spirit X Epc. Rene Marques)
This is a compact hybrid one of whose parents is the well-known Epicattleya Rene Marques. Flowers are about 2.25" wide X 2.5" tall and are long lasting. The plants stand 12-15" tall excluding the pot and are planted in a mix of New Zealand pine bark and perlite.
We grow these with bright diffused light in a greenhouse that stays around 65 degrees at night. They are watered regularly and fertilized at least twice a month using a water soluble fertilizer. It would be beneficial to avoid keeping the medium wet constantly.
These plants are flowering size, but NOT CURRENTLY IN SPIKE OR FLOWER!
Rlc. Chomthong Delight 4" FS
$30.00
Rlc. Chomthong Delight
(Haadyai Delight X Chunyeah)
Here is a Cattleya hybrid with shapely, 51/2" yellow flowers. Plants are flowering size (FS) and many are in sheath (a sheath is the leaf-like growth that protects buds as they develop - a sheath doesn't guarantee flowering, but it's a good sign).
A Rhyncholaelia (Rlc.) is a man-made genus that combines the genes and, therefore the features of the natural genera, Cattleya, Laelia and Rhyncholaelia. They are referred to as "Cattleyas" generally.
As with most Cattleyas, Chomthong Delight prefers bright light, and nights of 60 degrees and above. Days can range into the 80's and 90's, but be careful to avoid direct hot sun as the leaves can scorch or burn. Allow the plant to dry somewhat between watering, but water a fertilize regularly, especially during the Summer growing months.
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Oncidium Witch's Jewels 'Ivory Lips' 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
Oncidium Witch's Jewels 'Ivory Lips'
(Reversion X Ron's Rippling Delight)
2" flowers with unusual coloring for an Oncidium are held aloft on a medium spike. Like many Oncidium-types "Jewels" would like bright indirect light. It will grow well under intermediate conditions, i.e. 60-ish degrees to 85 degrees night to day; water and fertilize regularly, but avoid keeping the sphagnum moss medium constantly soggy - aim for just moist. (See our fertilizers in the "Supplies" section)
Potinara Shinfong Little Sun FS 4"
$30.00
Potinara Shinfong Little Sun
(C. Golden Girl X Pot. Taida Love Star)
Here is 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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Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle 3" NFS
$25.00
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Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle
(tetraspis X Dragon Tree Eagle)
Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Fly Eagle (Tying Shin Orchids is the originator) is mostly Phalaenopsis tetraspis (50%) and therefore the growing conditions will be very much the same: night-day temperatures of 65-85 degrees, shade, humidity and medium that is kept moist (not soggy).
Flowers are about 2" across and plants are 6-8" in leafspan.
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Miltonia Morris Chestnut 4" NFS
$20.00
Miltonia Morris Chestnut
(Martin Orenstein X Goodhope Bay)
Super waterfall Miltonia! Flowers are about 3.25" across. These plants NOT in bloom, but are blooming size and with proper care will bloom in the next blooming cycle (i.e. later this year or Spring-Summer 2021).
Like most Miltonias (now, correctly Miltoniopsis), these also like bright indirect light, cool temperatures, moist roots and good humidity. Avoid hot, dry, still, location as these are the conditions that favor crippled new growths. Water and fertilize regularly.
These plants are blooming size, NOT currently in spike or bud!
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Miltonia Bert Field 'Eileen' HCC/AOS
$20.00
Miltonia Bert Field 'Eileen'
(Mulatto Queen X Woodlands)
Beautiful, vigorous red. Flowers are about 3.25" across. These plants NOT in bloom, but are blooming size and with proper care will bloom in the next blooming cycle (i.e. later this year or Spring-Summer 2021).
Like most Miltonias (now, correctly Miltoniopsis), these also like bright indirect light, cool temperatures, moist roots and good humidity. Avoid hot, dry, still, location as these are the conditions that favor crippled new growths. Water and fertilize regularly.
These plants are blooming size, NOT currently in spike or bud!
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Miltonia Collection 4" Flowering Size
$80.00
MILTONIA COLLECTION
One each of the Following:
Milt. Ambre's Charm 'Cream Puff' AM/AOS (Ambre X Lynne Waihee)
Milt. Maui Mist 'Golden Gate' HCC/AOS (Gascogne X Martin Orenstein)
Milt. Tome Yokoyama (Hajime Ono X Pearl Ono)
Milt. Morris Chestnut (Martin Orenstein X Goodhope Bay)
Milt. Bert Field 'Eileen' HCC/AOS (Mulatto Queen X Woodlands)
In brief, Miltonias appreciate cool, bright, reasonably humid conditions and should be kept moist at the roots. Because these are planted in sphagnum moss, retaining moisture should be a bit easier. Regular applications of fertilizer is also a good idea.
Horizontally crinkled or crumpled leaves are a sign of either a lack of water at the roots or a lack of humidity.
Cared for properly, all of these should bloom in their next cycle
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ALL OF THESE MILTONIAS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE SEPARATELY FOR $20 EACH.
Miltonia Tome Yokoyama 4" FS
$20.00
Miltonia Tome Yokoyama
(Hajime Ono X Pearl Ono)
Beautiful, strong, blooming size plants of this dark red waterfall Miltonia
Like most Miltonias (now, correctly Miltoniopsis), these also like bright indirect light, cool temperatures, moist roots and good humidity. Avoid hot, dry, still, location as these are the conditions that favor crippled new growths. Water and fertilize regularly.
These plants are blooming size, NOT currently in spike or bud!
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Miltonia Ambre's Charm 'Cream Puff' AM/AOS 4" FS
$20.00
Miltonia Ambre's Charm
(Ambre X Lynne Waihee)
Strong, blooming size plants of this lovely 4.5" awarder Miltonia.
Like most Miltonias (now, correctly Miltoniopsis), these also like bright indirect light, cool temperatures, moist roots and good humidity. Avoid hot, dry, still, location as these are the conditions that favor crippled new growths. Water and fertilize regularly.
These plants are blooming size, NOT currently in spike or bud!
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Oncostele Hilo Firecracker 'New Year' AM/AOS 4" IN SPIKE/FLOWER NOW
$25.00
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Oncostele Firecracker Hilo Firecracker 'New Year
(Catatante X Aloha Sparks)
Striking 2.25" long lasting, coppery colored flowers on a compact 18-20" stem: this is Oncostele Hilo Firecracker. Firecracker is another one of the plants, the generic name of which has gone through many permutations in recent years from Burrageara to Wilsonara and finally Oncostele all because taxonomists (people who engage in classification) has moved the parent plants from one species to another.
This hasn't changed the fact that Firecracker is an easy growing worthwhile hybrid. Bright indirect light and moist-ish roots (never soggy, but not thoroughly dry either) with the regular application of a liquid or water soluble fertilizer are 2/3 of the culture. Temperature is the other 1/3 and Firecracker is tolerant of temperatures between 55 and 85 degrees day to night.
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Oncostele Eye Candy 'Pinkie' XL MULTI-STEM IN SPIKE NOW!
$35.00
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Oncostele Eye Candy 'Pinkie'
(Catatante X Barossa Delight)
A larger size of this very vigorous, easy growing orchid. Bright indirect light, nights from 55-60 degrees or so and days of 80-85 degrees will be fine. Because they are planted in sphagnum moss it's a good idea to keep the moss just moist (i.e. neither soggy nor dry).
Flowers are long-lasting, about 2.25" across and are held on rather short stems 8-12 at a time.
These are multi-spike, multi-growth plants that should ideally be re-potted after blooming.
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ALSO AVAILABLE IN A SMALLER 4" SIZE, ALSO IN SPIKE.
Oncostele Wildcat #13 4" IN SPIKE NOW!
$25.00
Oncostele Wildcat #13
(Rustic Bridge X Crowborough)
Probably one of the most rewarding Oncidium Alliance* hybrids of recent date is Oncostele Wildcat. With many varieties in circulation, Wildcat is generally a compact grower with long lasting flowers in the range of 2-2.25" in size. They have also been widely used in hybridizing.
Wildcat would like bright indirect light and is fairly temperature tolerant doing reasonably well with night temperatures from 50 to 65 degrees and day temperatures of 80-85 degrees. These are planted in sphagnum moss and it should be kept moist (i.e. some where in between soggy and dry, though on the drier side of center. Fertilize regularly with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (see our in the 'Supplies' section.
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow' 4" IN SPIKE/BUD NOW!
$25.00
Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'
Parentage: Miltoniopsis Maui Titan X Oncidiopsis Edna
(recently this plant has been know as both a Vulstekeara and a Burrageara)
Here, again is the larger size of the popular Oncidiopsis Francine 'Roseglow'. Treat them as you would a Miltonia, that is give them bright indirect light, cool temperatures and moist roots. Water and fertilize regularly (see ours in the "Supplies" section) being careful not to let them dry out.
These are multi-growth, larger plants than our 2" offering
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Plant picture coming.