Leptotes is a favorite genus from Brazil, and we even have a dedicated "Leptotes Land" for our small collection of species. The largest of the species is Leptotes bicolor, which is found as both the type form photographed here, and an album form. The outstanding bloom of this particular orchid … [Read more...] about Leptotes bicolor
Cymbidium tracyanum fma. album
Some growers have wondered whether the album form of Cymbidium tracyanum truly exists ... but seeing is believing. While I had previously found several photographs online, I was still intrigued and wondering what this division would look like when it finally bloomed. The orchid surely did not … [Read more...] about Cymbidium tracyanum fma. album
Cymbidium tracyanum
Cymbidium tracyanum is an ubiquitous orchid in outdoor and cool-growing collections in central California, but rather uncommon in other parts of the US and world. When I have posted photographs on Twitter, this species often draws attention as many orchid growers have not seen a plant … [Read more...] about Cymbidium tracyanum
Rhynchostele x humeana
Rhyncostele x humeana is a naturally occurring hybrid of Rhynchostele cordata and Rhynchostele rossii. This orchid has been easy to grow, potted in hydroton, in our cool room. Even with repotting in the spring, this plant produced an outstanding flower spike in November-January, as you can see in … [Read more...] about Rhynchostele x humeana
Epidendrum chlorops
Offering a plume of long lasting green flowers, Epidendrum chlorops is one of several hardy Mexican species that enjoys our growing conditions. While this is not a large plant (yet), its first bloom, from a 24" (60cm) tall keiki is an excellent beginning. Epidendrum chlorops is native to Mexico, … [Read more...] about Epidendrum chlorops
Cymbidium Enzan Forest
I have discovered that it is easier to photograph a small(er) orchid than one with 14 open flower spikes. Possibly because this particular Cymbidium is a about 5 feet (1.5m) wide -- the same as my photography backdrop. With size, however, comes considerable … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Enzan Forest
Dendrobium limpidum
As with many species from Papua New Guinea, the taxonomy of this particular orchid is a bit fuzzy. Originally purchased as "Dendrobium limpidum (dichaeoides fat bulbs)", its label includes two distinct species: Dendrobium limpidum and Dendrobium dichaeoides. We have three orchids labeled … [Read more...] about Dendrobium limpidum
Sarcochilus Dorrigo x Sarcochilus falcatus
While the Australian genus Sarcochilus has become more and more popular, with an explosion of hybrids in a range of colors reminiscent of Phalaenopsis, the primary hybrids and species have become more scarce in horticulture. It is uncommon for us to see a Sarcochilus species at an orchid society … [Read more...] about Sarcochilus Dorrigo x Sarcochilus falcatus
