Cymbidium sanderae is a wonderfully fragrant species, with striking coloration. With its beautiful flowers, it also brings its share of taxonomic deliberation ... those long questionable identity conversations that animate many orchid growers and scientists into detailed nomenclature reviews. This … [Read more...] about Cymbidium sanderae
Dendrobium speciosum var. pedunculatum
The flowers of this Dendrobium speciosum var. pedunculatum were like glowing lights to photograph. Some orchids "catch the light" with little effort when I'm creating orchid portraits, and this is surely one of them. Dendrobium speciosum is native to Australia and the peduculatum variety is one … [Read more...] about Dendrobium speciosum var. pedunculatum
Paphiopedilum primulinum fma. purpurascens
Colorful form of Paphiopedilum primulinum, with rosy pink pouch and golden dorsal, is a notable contrast to the easily recognizable flavum form. Paphiopedilum primulinum is endemic to Sumatra, a warm growing species found at 400-1000m of elevation. Interestingly, the "type" form of the species is … [Read more...] about Paphiopedilum primulinum fma. purpurascens
Dendrobium Aussie (Micro) Chip
Dendrobium Aussie (Micro) Chip is the primary hybrid of Dendrobium aberrans and Dendrobium normanbyense, two Papua New Guinea species from the Latouria section. The hybrid had a name change from Dendrobium Aussie Chip to Dendrobium Micro Chip after a taxonomic adjustment to one of its parent … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Aussie (Micro) Chip
Cymbidium Pywacket ‘Heatherrich Hills’
Possibly the darkest and richest colors of this grex, Cymbidium Pywacket 'Heatherrich Hills' is a prolific bloomer for us, with three large flower spikes produced from an uncrowded 1 gallon pot. Blooming in February with near perfect flowers, it is very tolerant of our cold winter temperatures, as … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Pywacket ‘Heatherrich Hills’
Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum
A rare Paphiopedilum species from Borneo, Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum is a warm grower found at elevations of approximately 800m. It is believed to be related to Paphiopedilum dayanum. Our plant is a division, and has proven to be a strong grower in warm, lower light conditions similar to other … [Read more...] about Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum
Dendrobium x superbiens
Dendrobium x superbiens is the primary hybrid of Dendrobium bigibbum and Dendrobium discolor -- a combination well reflected in the magenta pink color and twisting petals and sepals. This particular orchid is a division of an old plant of Dendrobium x superbiens, from the 1970s or 1980s, and … [Read more...] about Dendrobium x superbiens
Cymbidium sinense ‘Chin Hua Shan’ HCC/AOS
Smokey midnight contrasting with cream colors, coupled with an intensely sweet fragrance, summarizes the beauty of Cymbidium sinense 'Chin Hua Shan'. While this cultivar produces fewer flowers per spike than other Cymbidium sinense, the quality of the blooms more than compensates. It is a fairly … [Read more...] about Cymbidium sinense ‘Chin Hua Shan’ HCC/AOS
