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Cal. vestita Bulbous species from south-eastern Asia. Description : Long sprays of sequential white flowers with pink lips. Very easy to grow. Likes moderate to bright light. Good for windowsill or solarium. |
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Chysis laevis Seldom-seen exceptional Chysis species. Description : Up to twelve large, fragrant, waxy, golden flowers, lightly overlaid orange on segments. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Chysis violacea New rare Chysis species ! Selfing of the type specimen. Description : Clusters of large waxy, ivory flowers, blotched violet on each segment, and darker on lip. Wow ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Cochleanthes aromatica x Pescatorea lamellosa New, unnamed Pescoranthes hybrid. Description : Large, green-ivory flowers with contrasting white/rose-lavender lips. Easy to grow and bloom. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-size, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Cycnodes Wine Delight 'JEM' FCC/AOS Cyc. lehmanii x Morm. sinuata (Mericlone) Description : Outstanding clusters of waxy deep red-burgundy-maroon flowers, often twice or more per year. Prefers good light and humidity. Good for under lights, windowsill, solarium or basket culture. |
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Gongora fulva Rare, showy and exotic species of Gongora. Description : Pendulous sprays of waxy, golden-yellow flowers, generously barred, blotched and spotted mahogany. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ x/year. |
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Gongora leucochila Select breeding of this elegant species. Description : Pendant sprays of coral-melon flowers, flecked and dotted cranberry, contrasting white lip. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Gongora odoratissima Very fragrant and rare Gongora species. Description : Chains of creamy-lemon flowers are boldly marked with wine and cranberry... quite elegant ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Gongora scaphephorus Select breeding for this unusual species. Description : Pendant sprays of rose-buff flowers, generously spotted maroon-wine, with lemon-white lips. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Goodyera schlechtendaliana Striking and seldom-seen jewel orchid. Description : Green leaves boldly marked/veined silver, plants form low mats as they grow. White/rust flowers. Prefers low to moderate light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Kegeliella atropilosa Rare, lovely Nicaraguan species, with bronze-green leaves. Description : Pendant chains of 3+ cm., golden, starry flowers, boldly marked dark red and bright green columns. Prefers low to moderate light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year, hates bright light. |
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Ludisia negra syn. discolor v. nigrescens Description : Satiny blackish-green leaves with a central silver-white stripe. Leaves become darker when mature. Prefers low to moderate light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Ludisia negra v. ambrosia syn. discolor v. nigrescens 'Ambrosia' Description : Satiny bronze-green leaves with a central silver-white stripe. Pronounced copper flush with age. Prefers low to moderate light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. Spicy scent. |
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Lyc. Mem. Joan Burnham x Phoebe New unnamed deciduous Lycaste hybrid. Description : Lovely old-gold/bronze flowers, petals ivory flushed/flecked rose. Charming and adorable ! Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-size, blooms 1+ x/year. |
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Max. tenuifolia The 'coconut-scented' orchid ! Description : Very easy to grow, this plant has a compact habit, and blooms over a long period of time. Rich reddish-brown flowers are very, very fragrant ! Good beginner plant. |
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Mormodes Jumbo Reddish 'J' X Cycnoches Chloroge New unnamed Cycnodes hybrid with tons of potential. Description : Large, waxy desert-tone flowers with darker, saturated lips. Definitely some award-winners here ! Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Phaius Micro Burst 'Orchtober Fest' AM/AOS pulcher x tankervilleae. Awarded mericlone. Description : Sprays of lovely buff-peach flowers, with contrasting wine-burgundy lips. Easy grower. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 2+x/year. |
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Phaius Micro Burst 'Wild Thing' pulcher x tankervilleae (mericlone) Description : Sprays of bright, coral-rose flowers with contrasting ivory (brushed wine) lips. Easy grower. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 2+x/year. |
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Phaius tankervilleae Majestic showpiece and specimen plant. Easy to grow/bloom. Description : Large spikes of ivory, chocolate and violet flowers are produced from the base of plants. Grows to a large size, and is best suited for a solarium, greenhouse or other spacious growing area. |
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Pholidota chinensis Seldom-seen genus, closely related to coelogyne. Description : Arching chains of ivory/gold flowers, produced in abundance to make a striking display. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Polystachya concreta Charming and floriferous miniature. Description : Branching sprays of small white/lime flowers make a refreshing display ! A real cutie ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Polystachya paniculata Exquisite and elegant species. Description : Branched panicles of many orange-gold flowers with red flecks on the lips. Striking display. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Polystachya valentina Select breeding for this rare African species. Description : Sprays of upside-down magenta and white flowers with orange-gold in throat. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Sarcoglottis portillae Select breeding for this rarely available species. Description : Undoubtedly the nicest Sarcoglottis species, sporting gold/ivory flowers, silver-marked leaves. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Sarcoglottis sceptrodes Uncommon and lovely Jewel Orchid species. Description : Plants form beatiful rosettes of green, streaked and spotted silver leaves. Unusual flower too ! Prefers low light. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 2+ times per year. |
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Sigmatostalix radicans Cute mini, excellent for terrariums. Description : Sprays of elegant greenish-ivory flowers, with dramatic white lips. Grassy foliage. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Stan. nigripes Rare and striking Stanhopea species. Description : Large, fragrant, golden-apricot flowers lightly flecked wine. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming up to 2+ times/year. |
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Stan. stevensonii Lovely and rare species. Description : Sweetly fragrant clusters of rich gold flowers, flecked/stippled maroon. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Stan. warscewicziana Seldom offered beautiful Stanhopea species. Description : Large, fragrant ivory-white flowers, flushed/overlaid coppery-gold, flecked wine. Very exotic ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-size, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Vanilla planifolia This is the real vanilla orchid ! Description : Vining growth habit. Flowers are ivory to lemon and only last a day or two. Likes moderate/bright light and ample moisture. Good for windowsill or solarium culture. |
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