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Aerangis modesta Select breeding of this adorable Aerangis species. Description : Sprays of fragrant, ivory-white, waxy flowers on small plants. Good terrarium choice. Prefers moderate conditions and good humidity. Mature plant size is miniature. |
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Aerides houlletianum One of my favorite thai orchid species,delicious fragrance ! Description : Ivory and buff flowers, flushed magenta, wide lip with a broad magenta stripe down the center. Sweet fragrance, prefers moderate/bright light. Mature plant size mid-size to standard, bloom 1+/yr. |
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Aerides multiflora Stunning, fragrant Thai species. Description : Long, pendulous chains of ivory flowers, heavily flushed with rose. Blooms over a long period. Prefers intermediate temps, moderate+ light. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Aerides odorata Rare southern Thai pink form Description : Chains of very fragrant blush ivory-pink flowers, with whimsical green-tipped spurs on lip. Prefers bright light. Mature plant size is mid-sized to standard, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Angcm. didieri Beautiful, fragrant dwarf angraecum species. Description : Stays very compact with relatively large flowers on small plants. A real charmer for limited space. Likes moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Angcm. elephantinum Exquisite micro-miniature Angraecum species. Description : Plants are dwarfed by the large, fragrant, ivory-white flowers with white lips. Adorable ! Prefers moderate conditions, Mature plant size is under 4 inches, producing 2-inch flowers. |
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Asc. ampullaceum (red) Lovely color form of this beautiful Thai species. Description : Clusters of brick-red to rust-red flowers produced generously, makes a great display. Prefers moderate+ light. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Bulb. ambrosia Wonderful and uncommon bulbophyllum species. Description : Adorable ivory flowers are veined burgundy, and they have a very nice fragrance too ! Easy grower prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is miniature, blooming up to 2x/year. |
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Bulb. carunculatum v. sulawesi Select breeding of this rare species. Description : More compact than the normal form, it produces waxy, wide canary-yellow flowers flushed dark red. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, long blooming period. |
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Bulb. claptonense syn. lobbii v. claptonense Description : Bold and striking golden flowers, heavily flushed and marked reddish-wine, ruby and white lips. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. cocoinum Fragrant of coconut, elegant bulbophyllum species. Description : Long chains of small white to ivory flowers from medium sized plants. Easy grower. Likes moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. concinnum Very attractive and unusual Thai bulbophyllum species. Description : Clusters of triangular cream flowers, heavily flushed with tangerine, opening sequentially. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Bulb. dentiferum Lovely Thai Bulbophyllum species. Description : Umbels of light pink and burgundy flowers produced on intermediate growers. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. echinolabium Extremely showy, but smelly bulbophyllum species. Description : Huge, sequential copper(overlaid wine) flowers, and fuzzy wine lips. Smell is tied to lip movement. Easy, prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming to 5+ mo/yr. |
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Bulb. elassonatum Charming species bulbophyllum from southeast Asia. Description : Chains of waxy orange and brick colored flowers. Fragrant of ripe apples. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini+, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. falcatum 'Cloud's Serpentine Surprise' CHM/AOS Unusual and floriferous african bulbophyllum species. Description : Flattened bloom spikes carry nifty little flowers on both sides. Extremely easy to grow and bloom. Prefers low to moderate light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. falcatum v. falcatum Unusual and exotic, easy to grow, bulbophyllum species. Description : Vigorous plants produce flattened green spikes with lemon-yellow and garnet flowers along sides. Very adaptable, preferring moderate/humid conditions. Mature plant is miniature, blooms to 2x/yr. |
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Bulb. fritillariflorum Reputed to be the most beautiful Malaysian orchid. Description : Relatively large, bird's-head, greenish-white flowers, heavily netted/spotted maroon-wine. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Bulb. lasiochilum Outstanding bulbophyllum species. Description : Large, unusually shaped, ivory flowers, mottled with maroon are carried on very small plants. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 2+ times/yr. Good for terrariums. |
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Bulb. longiflorum Impressive bulbophyllum species. Description : Large ivory-pink flowers heavily peppered darker rose. Charming flowers. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Bulb. macraei Charming miniature species seldom offered. Description : Pinwheels of elongated-star-shaped flowers, flushed with rose and coral with yellow lips. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. Good for terrariums. |
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Bulb. maximum Nifty bulbophyllum species from Malawi. Description : Thick, inky-purple rhachis (bloom-spike) carries rows of intricately marked flowers on both sides. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mini+, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Bulb. nymphopolitanum 'MileHigh' x 'Halcyon' Description : Delightful, waxy, golden, starry 4" tall flowers, heavily flushed raspberry-mahogany. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is miniature, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Bulb. odoratissimum (syn. Bulb. congestum) Excellent choice for terrariums. Description : Adorable miniature, rambling species that produces clusters of white, fragrant, starry flowers. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is miniature, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. palawense 'Halcyon' x 'MileHigh' Description : Beautiful, large creamy-white flowers, heavily spotted and veined rose-wine. Very showy. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Bulb. plumatum Very exotic and unusual Bulbophyllum species. Description : Clusters of 4 wine-rose flowers with pendulous sepals up to 10" long ! Quite stunning ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. propinquum Bizarre bulbophyllum from Thailand. Description : Clusters of maroon-red flowers produced on intermediate growing plants. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini+, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. pulchellum Umbels of burgundy and white flowers on short plants. Description : Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. rufinum Multifloral bulbophyllum species. Description : Attractive long chains of starry, yellow and red flowers. Easy to grow. Mature plant size is mini+, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. saltatorium v. albociliatum Very unusual compact African bulbophyllum species. Description : Spikes of small dark maroon flowers with feathery pink lips make an intriguing display. Prefers moderate light and intermediate temps. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Bulb. sanguineopunctatum (white) Rare creamy-white form of the species. Description : Pinwheels of creamy-white flowers, suffused dusky-rose and lemon-yellow lips. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. scaberulum Unusual species from Malawi (Africa). Description : Sprays of ivory-yellow flowers, heavily marked/flushed maroon, blooming over a long period. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 1+ times per year. |
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Bulb. sumatranum syn. lobbii v. sumatranum Description : Large, orange-gold flowers with bold wine-purple spotting and flushes. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Bulb. vaginatum Very compact unusual species. Description : Whispy heads of ivory-cream flowers held above plants. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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C. aclandiae Gorgeous, fragrant miniature cattleya species. Description : Clusters of olive flowers, heavily barred in chestnut with bright magenta lips. Blooms 2x per year. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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C. amethystoglossa 4N Select breeding for the tetraploid form of this species. Description : Clusters of large, waxy, full rose flowers, boldly spotted violet-brown with bright pink lips. Fragrant, prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is standard, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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C. bicolor Lovely South-American bifoliate Cattleya species. Description : Clusters of large mahogany-rust tepals, offset by contrasting amethyst-purple lips and white column. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ x/year. |
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C. forbesii Delightful and elegant cattleya species. Description : Clusters of starry, gold-bronze flowers with satiny, rose-cream lips, with gold/lavender throats. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to just mid-sized, bloom 1+/yr. |
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C. gaskelliana v. coerulescens Select breeding for this rare color form. Description : Large, fragrant ivory-blue flowers, with gold/slate-blue in the frilled lip. Prefers bright conditions. Mature plants size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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C. guttata v. alba Exquisite alba-form of this fragrant species. Description : Clusters of large mint-green flowers with beautiful spade-shaped white lips. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is standard, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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C. intermedia v. aquinii Selfing of this select clone. Description : Large white flowers, with petals and lip dipped in violet-purple for striking contrast. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ x/year. |
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C. intermedia v. aquinii coerulea Lovely and striking variety of this cattleya species. Description : Large, relatively full, ivory-white flowers, splashed with rich, blue-violet for contrast. Prefers bright conditions. Fragrant. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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C. intermedia v. orlata 'Rio' Gorgeous and rare form of this lovely species. Description : Large, fragrant rose-lilac flowers, with wine lips whose coloration extends up around the column. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/yr. |
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C. kerrii Uncommon, usually unifoliate Brazilian Cattleya species. Description : Lovely pinkish-purple flowers, petals and lip have wavy edges to emphasize the gracefulness. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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C. labiata Select breeding for this lovely species. Description : Large, fragrant rose-purple flowers, and fluted darker lips with a lovely frilly edge ! Prefers bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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C. loddigesii v. alba Lovely select breeding for this alba form. Description : Large, white flowers with attractive lips, lightly suffused lemon-yellow. Very elegant. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ x/year. |
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C. lueddemanniana v. coerulea Select breeding for this lovely form of the species. Description : Large, full, lavender-blue flowers with frilled, fluted lips of slate-wine and lemon-gold. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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C. luteola Select breeding for this miniature species Cattleya. Description : Very compact plants produce pretty lemon-yellow flowers with a reddish flush in the lip. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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C. mendelii Select breeding for this lovely and rare Cattleya species. Description : Large, full blush flowers with violet-tipped lips and golden throats with reddish-purple veining. Prefers bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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C. mossiae v. alba Rare color-form of this exquisite Cattleya species. Description : Very large, full, white flowers have a flush of egg-yolk and lemon in the frilly lip. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized blooming 1+ times/year. |
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C. percivaliana Select breeding for this stunning species Cattleya. Description : Large flowers are rose-lilac suffused with amethyst, lip deep rose-purple with golden throat. Prefers good to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-size, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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C. tigrina syn. guttata v. tigrina Description : Lovely saturated olive-green flowers marked chocolate, with contrasting rose and violet lips. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mid-sized to standard, blooming 1+ times/yr. |
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C. warneri Brazilian cattleya, fragrant of rose/lily-of-the-valley. Description : Large, showy flowers occur in clusters of 3 or more, and measure up to 8 inches across ! Prefers bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming up to 2x/year. |
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Cal. rubens Seldom-seen species from south-east Asia. Description : Long-lasting sprays of elegant pink flowers with magenta throats. Forms a lovely display ! Prefers intermediate temps. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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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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Cal. vestita v. alba Beautiful and easy to grow species. Description : Many flowers produced on arching sprays, ivory flowers with lips ranging from white to pinkish. Likes moderate to bright light and intermediate temps. Mature plant size is mid-size, blooms 1+/yr. |
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Chiloschista parishii (white form) White Thai Ghost Orchid (leafless). Likes terrariums. Description : Sprays of fragrant, white flowers, suffused yellow-green up to 2 cm. across, from masses of roots. Likess moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Chiloschista viridiflora Elegant chartreuse & coffee form of this Thai ghost orchid. Description : Leafless plants produce sprays of full chartreuse flowers, heavily blotched with coffee. Lovely ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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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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Den. anosmum v. album syn. superbum v. album (nobile type) Description : Clusters of sparkling white flowers with greenish throats along pendant canes. Striking display. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Den. bracteosum var. album 'Snowflake' x 'Heather' (white x pink) Very long-lasting. Description : Nearly all will be white, with occasional pinkish flowers, all with the bright orange lip. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms over long period. |
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Den. bullenianum Showy, seldom-seen Dendrobium species. Description : Clusters of bright orange flowers, flushed red on bare canes. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/yr. |
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Den. crocatum Rare and brilliant Dendrobium species. Description : Clusters of large, neon-orange flowers with creamy-white column for contrast. Elongated spurs. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Den. crumenatum Good beginner dendrobium from Malaysia. Description : Pretty pink-ivory flowers are carried in clusters off main canes. Bright light and intermediate. Good for windowsill or solarium. Blooms 9 days after a cold-water shower ! What could be easier ? |
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Den. crystallinum Elegant nobile-type species. Description : Clusters of white flowers, tipped soft-purple with a large olive disk in the center of lip. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Den. devonianum Nobile-type species with pendulous stems. Description : Can be trained upright. Large white flowers, veined and tipped violet, fringed lip, orange eyes. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Den. farmeri pink form x v. aureoflavum (yellow form) Description : Expecting primarily pink forms, but a few peach or gold forms could show up. Stunning display ! Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Den. forbesii Lovely Latourea species from New Guinea. Description : Very long-lasting pristine white, tissue-like flowers, carried in clusters above leaves. Prefers low to moderate light. Mature plant size is compact, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Den. friedericksianum Nobile-type species (seed-raised) Description : Easy-growing plants produce lots of golden-yellow flowers with maroon throats along canes. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1+ time/yr. |
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Den. griffithianum Stunning and seldom seen species. (Callista group) Description : Clusters of showy buff-gold flowers, with contrasting apricot-orange lips. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mid-size, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Den. hercoglossum Select breeding for this charming species. Description : Clusters of waxy, rose-amethyst flowers with contrasting white lips produced along the canes. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Den. heterocarpum Select breeding for this nobile-type species. Description : Large starry, fragrant ivory-white flowers, lip yellowish, heavily flushed/veined orange-red. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Den. linguella Charming, seldom-seen Dendrobium species. Description : Clusters of lovely ivory/blush-rose flowers produced along the canes, with a dark spot in each lip. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Den. linguiforme Very unusual, fragrant miniature dendrobium. Description : Fleshy thick flattened leaves, whispy white flowers, finely striped violet. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Den. loddigesii Adorable miniature species, and excellent terrarium choice. Description : Relatively large ivory flowers, flushed lavender-pink, and fringed lips with orange-gold throats. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Den. moniliforme 'Sekkoku Pink' x 'Mangetsu' (select breeding for pink) Description : Lovely, starry ivory/pink to rose flowers on compact, bushy plants. Charming and exotic ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is miniature, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Den. nobile Lovely and showy Dendrobium species. Description : Canes are covered with large white flowers, tipped amethyst with a large purple-maroon eye in lip. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ x/year. |
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Den. nobile v. cooksonianum Seldom-seen peloric nobile-type dendrobium. Seed-raised. Description : Clusters of large, ivory flowers, overlaid and tipped magenta, with dark maroon throats. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Den. papilio Select breeding for this unusual species. Description : Reedy growth habit with cheerful white flowers and violet-veined lips along the stems. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Den. pendulum Unusual species with swollen nodes on canes. Nobile type. Description : Clusters of white flowers, tipped purple, and large orange-gold centers on lip. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Den. spectabile Latourea type species from New Guinea. Description : Another of the grotesque species that look alien-like, or like a raw nerve-ending ! Very desirable and easy to grow. Takes phalaenopsis conditions. Good for under lights, windowsill. |
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Den. sulawesiense (syn. glomeratum) A very showy and rare species. Description : Clusters of large (2+ inches), glowing magenta flowers with contrasting orange lips. Radiant ! Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Den. sulcatum Exotic and charming Dendrobium species. Description : Flattened pseudobulbs produce clusters of topaz/canary-yellow flowers with ruby veins in lip. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Den. thyrsiflorum Beautiful dendrobium of the callista group. Description : Large clusters of creamy-white flowers, with yellow lips are produced from the top of the canes. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Den. trantuanii Rarely seen new species with flattened canes. Description : Clusters of waxy rose-lilac flowers, greenish-olive center offset by a near-black lip. Wow ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Den. wassellii Unusual, rare, fragrant miniature dendrobium species. Description : Cylindrical fleshy leaves, with clusters of whimsical whispy flowers with fine violet striping. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is miniature, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Dor. pulcherrima v. aquinii syn. champornensis (2N x 4N seed-cross) Description : Upright sprays of full white flowers, splashed canary-yellow. Makes a lovely display ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Enc. bractescens Select breeding for this lovely species. Description : Sprays of starry, fragrant, chocolate flowers with contrasting white lips, heavily veined purple. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Enc. cordigera Glossy FRAGRANT chestnut flowers with a purple-rose lips. Description : Numerous flowers produced on long spikes. Glossy spherical pseudobulbs add to the charm ! Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Enc. gracilis Rare and sweetly fragrant Bahaman species. Description : Sprays of waxy, copper-russet flowers with bold, wide white lips veined wine. Very desirable ! Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Enc. maderoi Lovely Colombian Encyclia species. Description : Sprays of many bronze-gold flowers with contrasting rose-violet lips. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Enc. pyriformis Adorable and seldom-seen Cuban species. Description : Sprays of coppery-chocolate flowers, with contrasting white lips, central band of wine. Prefers warm to hot temps. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Enc. radiata Very fragrant south-american species. Description : Clusters of upside-down ivory flowers have dark violet stripes in the lip. Intoxicating fragrance. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Enc. randii Deliciously fragrant, compact, encyclia species. Description : Tan to bronze flowers are offset by a wide white lip with magenta veining. Likes bright to moderate light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Epi. ciliare Very fragrant floriferous south-american species. Description : Smaller flowered/compact form, ivory flowers with white feathered lip. Fragrant during day + night. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Epi. melistagum Select breeding for this elegant Epidendrum species. Description : Clusters of fragrant, lemon-scented, waxy, light-green flowers atop lush-growing plants. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Epi. nocturnum Showy and fragrant species. Description : Large, cream-ivory, starry flowers with exotic white lips. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Epi. pseudepidendrum Unusual, fragrant and very striking species. Description : Apple-green sepals and petals are offset by a neon-orange lip, edged in yellow. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mid-size, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Epi. radicans Striking reed-stem epidendrum species. Description : Clusters of radiant orange-red flowers with fringed orange-gold lips. Very easy to bloom and grow. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is standard, blooming for months ! |
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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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Grammatophyllum speciosum Grows to be the LARGEST orchid !!! Begins flowering sooner. Description : Sprays of chartreuse flowers, heavily overlaid and blotched mahogany, striking display ! Prefers moderate+ conditions. Mature plant size is standard, 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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L. alvaroana Rare rupicolous Laelia species. Description : Sprays of large, golden-orange flowers, with darker and heavily-frilled lips. Prefers moderate+ conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-size, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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L. anceps v. alba 'Drew's Yellow Girl' x self Description : Selfing of an exceptionally clear, large, ivory-white flower with a lovely golden throat. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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L. anceps v. veitchiana 'Fort Caroline' x self Description : The lovely semi-alba form with rich amethyst lips, a large and striking flower ! Prefers bright conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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L. bahiensis Charming rupicolous laelia species. Description : Compact, leathery green leaves often flushed wine. Clusters of dark yellow flowers, frilly lip. Prefers moderate to bright light. Good for under lights, windowsill or solarium culture. |
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L. kautskyana 'Tangerine' x 'Good Life' Description : Clusters of full flowers open straw-gold becoming bright orange as they mature. Striking ! Prefers moderate+ conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-size, tight grower, blooms 1+/yr. |
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L. lundii Rare and adorable species that is seldom available. Description : Succulent leaves offset the clusters of sparkling, white flowers with a flush of amethyst in throat. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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L. milleri Miniature rupicolous laelia species (rock dwelling) Description : Clusters of bright, rich, red flowers held above micro-mini plants. Dazzling ! Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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L. purpurata v. venosa 'AcoSchus' x werkhauseri 'MC4219' Description : Large, striking white flowers with violet-blue lips for a striking contrast. Very nice ! Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ x/year. |
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L. purpurata v. carnea Beautiful brazilian species from select breeding. Description : Very large, fragrant, white flowers with a beautiful coral-pink lip. Medium sized plant. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-size, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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L. purpurata v. venosa Elegant and showy variety of purpurata. Description : Large white flowers, lightly veined/flushed rose-wine on petals, rich saturated ruby-wine lips. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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L. purpurata var. flammea 'Wine Shower' x 'Xlent' Description : Lovely Laelia species with white flowers, bold wine splashes on petals and deep rose-wine lips. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/yr. |
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L. sanguiloba Beautiful and rare rupicolous species. Description : Sprays of brick-orange flowers offset by blood-red flush on lips. Dramatic and showy contrast. Prefers moderate+ conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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L. tenebrosa Very showy, large-flowered laelia from Brazil. Description : The combination of copper and rose-violet in this flower make it a real show-stopper ! Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 2+ times/yr. |
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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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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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Oerstedella tetraceros Unusual and rare species. Description : Clusters of waxy bronze-gold flowers with violet-veined white lips atop slender reed-stems. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Ornithocephalus myrticola 'Cloud's Summer Flurries' Charming miniature species from Brazil. Description : Sprays of tiny white and green flowers are produced in sprays like little bridal bouquets. Prefers moderate light and good humidity. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Paph. ang-thong syn. godefroyae v. ang-thong Description : Lovely, waxy, pure-white flowers, often lightly-peppered wine above beautiful mottled foliage. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is miniature, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Paph. barbatum Seldom seen mottle-leaf species. Description : Lovely big white dorsal, veined green and burgundy, petals emerald and rose, pouch wine-bronze. Prefers moderate conditions. Best for under lights or windowsill. |
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Paph. bellatulum Seed cross from select breeding of this lovely species. Description : Compact plants produce large, ivory flowers boldly spotted burgundy-mahogany. Very desirable ! Prefers moderate conditions. Good for under lights or windowsill culture. |
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Paph. callosum Classic paph species with mottled leaves. Description : Compact plants produce maroon flowers with a green flush, and bold veinsin the dorsal. Likes moderate light and temperatures. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooms 2+ times/year. |
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Paph. concolor Adorable compact paph with beautiful leaves (brachy type). Description : A cross of two very select clones of this spotted, buttery-cream-coloured paph. Good growers. Sometimes multifloral. Likes moderate temps and light. Good for under lights, windowsill. |
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Paph. druryi Paphiopedilum species native to southern India. Description : Selective breeding of this rare species, bearing chartreuse-yellow flowers striped chocolate. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Paph. esquirolei Select breeding of this stunning paph species. Description : Very large, green and rose-violet flowers with a darkly suffused, pouch and ruffled dorsal. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooming 1x/year. |
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Paph. fairrieanum Select breeding of this very desirable compact species. Description : Turk's-cap flowers in shades of white and green with striking burgundy markings. A sight to behold ! Prefers moderate conditions. Good for under lights or windowsill culture. |
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Paph. gratrixianum A compact member of the villosum complex. Description : Glossy flowers, with boldly spotted dorsals are produced above very attractively flushed foliage. Prefers moderate light and temperature. Good for under lights or windowsill. |
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Paph. haynaldianum Line breeding with selected clones. Multifloral species. Description : Large ivory flowers, dipped in wine with bold leopard spots, and bronze pouches. Seldom seen ! Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact to medium, should bloom 1+ times/year. |
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Paph. herrmannii New, rarely offered paphiopedilum species. Description : Compact-growing plants produce largish green-edged chocolate flowers, with satiny-pink pouches. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is very compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Paph. insigne The classic species, one of the first used in hybrids. Description : Large, long-lasting, glossy flowers combining shades of green, white, gold and tan. Easy grower. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Paph. lawrenceanum Classic, but seldom available, mottle-leaf species. Description : Large bronze-wine flowers, green center, white dorsal flushed/veined ruby. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Paph. lowii Selected breeding of this multifloral species. Description : Emerald dorsal flushed chocolate, bronze pouch, emerald-green and rose petals with spots. Prefers moderate conditions. Good for under lights, windowsill or solarium culture. |
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Paph. malipoense Chinese paph species (Parvisepalum - selected clone parents) Description : Jade green, ballooned pouch with burgundy spots on the inside. Dark burgundy staminode. A fragrant paph, this one smells lightly of raspberries. Good for windowsill and under lights. |
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Paph. micranthum Very desirable, seldom available chinese paph species. Description : Large bubblegum-type pouch, and intricate petals make this one of the most attractive paphs. Very compact, and densely mottled leaves. Like moderate to bright light. Good for windowsill. |
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Paph. niveum Select breeding for this fine compact species. Description : Lovely crisp white flowers are very finely peppered with a few maroon spots. Lovely mottled leaves. Prefers moderate light. Good for under lights, windowsill or solarium culture. |
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Paph. philippinense v. alba Select breeding of this very fine multifloral species. Description : Sprays of elegant long-petalled flowers with emerald/white sepals, green petals & chartreuse pouch. Prefers moderate to bright light. Compact grower can bloom 2+ times/year when mature. |
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Paph. praestans syn. glanduliferum v. praestans Description : Multifloral species with white/bronze/gold flowers and tightly twisted petals. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is compact to mid-sized, blooms 1+ x/year. |
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Paph. primuliunum v. album Lovely sequential multifloral species. Description : Perky creamy-white to pale-yellow flowers, with yellow to chartreuse dorsals. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming over an extended period. |
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Paph. supardii Striking, somewhat rare, multifloral paph species. Description : Sprays of buff-gold flowers, spotted and striped maroon, with contrasting mahogany pouches. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Plant is mid-sized when mature, blooms an extended period. |
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Paph. superbiens v. curtisii (syn. Paph curtisii) Select breeding for rich, dark flowers. Description : Beautifully-mottled leaves are topped with saturated mahogany flowers, and spotted petals. Prefers moderate conditions. Good for under lights or windowsill culture. |
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Paph. tonsum Select breeding for this lovely mottle-leaf species. Description : Large bronze/green/white flowers, sparsely spotted maroon, mahogany pouch. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Paph. venustum Select breeding for this extraordinary species. Description : One of the most unusual paphs, beautifully mottled leaves, intricate veining in the pouch. Prefers moderate conditions. Good for under lights, or windowsill culture. |
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Paph. venustum v. album Select breeding of the alba-form of this species. Description : Cream to white flowers are veined emerald-green, the pouch being exceptionally veined and striking ! Prefers moderate conditions. Good for under lights, windowsill or solarium culture. |
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Paph. vietnamense Select breeding for this very desirable species. Description : Large, full, ivory flowers, heavily suffused and overlaid violet-rose. Absolutely stunning ! Likes moderate light and good humidity. Good for under-lights or windowsill culture. |
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Paph. wenshanense Select breeding for new species (syn. N.H. Conco-bellatulum) Description : Ivory-cream flowers of heavy substance, dappled with burgundy spotting. Lovely display. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Paraphalaenopsis laycockii Rare and striking species from Borneo. (seed-raised) Description : Sprays of large ivory flowers, flushed amethyst, wine-flecked white lips. Unusual and desirable. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Paraphalaenopsis serpentilingua Rare, colorful and shortest paraphalaenopsis species. Description : Clusters of waxy, fragrant pristine-white flowers, have a contrasting burgundy/gold marked lip. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is miniature, blooming 2+ times per year. |
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Peristeria elata Very impressive central-American species. (seed-raised) Description : Fragrant, upright sprays of large, waxy-white flowers with violet speckles/veins in the throat. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/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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Phal. bastianii Seldom-offered lovely Phalaenopsis species. Description : Sprays of waxy, ivory-cream flowers, heavily marked russet, with amethyst flush in center and lip. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Phal. braceana Exquisite micro-mini phal species. Description : Sprays of chartreuse flowers, flushed violet with violet lips for contrast. Moderate conditions. Excellent terrarium plant in mid to upper levels. Often deciduous for much of the year. |
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Phal. lowii Charming and unusual phalaenopsis species from Thailand. Description : Miniature, deciduous plants produce flattened roots, and sprays of ivory/rose flowers. Prefer intermediate conditions. Mature plant size is mini, blooms 1+ times/year. |
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Phal. pulchra Select breeding for color saturation. Description : Waxy, fragrant magenta-purple flowers, contrasting white anther-cap, and gold in lip. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mini to compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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Phal. sanderiana Lovely Philippine species with silver-marbled leaves. Description : Sprays of full, ivory-pink to soft-pink flowers with white/gold lips. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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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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Psychopsis versteegiana 'Charlie' x self Description : Very exotic and seldom available. Large golden flowers, marked rust and russet, marbled leaves. Prefers moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is compact, blooming over long periods. |
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S. cernua Delightful miniature Sophronitis species from Brazil. Description : Clusters of small reddish-orange flowers becoming yellow in the center. Easy grower. Likes moderate to bright light. Mature plant size is micro-mini, blooms 2+ 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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Schom. moyobambae Lovely mid-sized schomburgkia species from Peru. Description : Large clusters of glossy crimped maroon flowers with amethyst lips, white ovaries and rosy bracts. Prefers moderate/bright light. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/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. saccata Selective breeding for this lovely species. Description : Fragrant clusters of white flowers, suffused orange over gold, and finely stippled maroon. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 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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V. denisoniana Very attractive Vanda species, strongly fragrant of vanilla. Description : Clusters of long-lasting, full, fragrant golden-yellow flowers with slight cinnamon peppering. Prefers moderate+ conditions. Mature plant size is compact, blooming 2+ times/year. |
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V. liouvillei North-east Thai form of this uncommon species. Description : Sprays of lightly-fragrant, glossy, coppery-tan flowers with russet/amethyst lips. Prefers moderate+ conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Vanda brunnea Delightful and seldom-seen species. Description : Very fragrant, waxy, dark copper flowers with unusual cream and gold lip. Mainly spring bloomer. Prefers moderate to bright conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Vanda suavis Very fragrant and exotic Vanda species. Description : Clusters of waxy white flowers, sepals spotted chocolate, with rich purple lips. Prefers bright conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized to standard, blooming 1+ times/year. |
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Vandopsis parishii syn. Hygrochilus parishii Description : Large-leafed plants produce sprays of green-gold fragrant flowers, spotted oxblood, violet lip. Prefers moderate conditions. Mature plant size is mid-sized, blooming 2+ 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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