Essence of Orchids

Orchid Images, Growing Areas, and Orchid Culture Notes from from the collection of A'na & Paul Satara

Dockrillia

While currently taxonomically included with Dendrobiums, these unique orchids receive their own photo section here

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) teretifolia — West Sydney variety

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We are fortunate to have the first bloom of a seedling of the very rare West Sydney variety of the well-known Australian species, Dockrillia teretifolia (Dendrobium teretifolium).  This variety is thought to be extinct in the wild, and was "re-discovered" at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate by a visiting … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) teretifolia — West Sydney variety

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) Rosemary Jupp

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Dockrillia are a favorite group of orchids and I've seen many Dockrillia flowers, of both species and hybrids.  When I saw Dockrillia (Dendrobium) Rosemary Jupp in bloom for the first time, I was astounded for its clear beauty and unique ambience.  The flower color is subtle -- rather bluish with … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) Rosemary Jupp

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) Julia Skillcorn

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Dockrillia (Dendrobium) Julia Skillcorn is a primary hybrid of Dockrillia (Dendrobium) striolatum and Dockrillia (Dendrobium) mortii.  The leaves drape nicely from the mount, with the appearance of long locks of (somewhat shaggy) hair.  This hardy orchid blooms in March-April, depending upon the … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) Julia Skillcorn

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) linguiformis — bloom sequence

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I became fascinated watching this mount of Dockrillia (Dendrobium) linguiformis grow and mature its flowering spikes -- and was thoughtful enough to start photographing when it was just beginning to form buds.  The result was this series of images of the bloom sequence. For a spectacularly … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) linguiformis — bloom sequence

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) linguiformis — specimen

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This extraordinary specimen of Dockrillia (Dendrobium) linguiformis is over 20 years old, covering a 14" wood slab mount on all sides. Dockrillia (Dendrobium) linguiformis are native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.  Tolerant of a wide range of conditions, ours have winter nights of … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) linguiformis — specimen

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wasselli subsp

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An interesting Dockrillia (Dendrobium) in our collection.  We obtained this plant from a Dockrillia collector who originally purchased it as a subspecies of Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii.  The canes are much thinner than the Dockrillia wassellii that I have seen -- more like a Dockrillia … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wasselli subsp

Dockrillia striolata x Dendrobium Ida Mary

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This unregistered hybrid (to my knowledge) is a vigorous combination of three Australian Dockrillia (Dendrobium) species: 50% Dockrillia striolata, 25% Dockrillia mortii, and 25% Dockrillia schoeninum. With our Dockrillia (Dendrobium) striolata, it grows outdoors year-round in the sheltered … [Read more...] about Dockrillia striolata x Dendrobium Ida Mary

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) lichenastrum

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This unique Australian orchid can be named (at least) three different ways, depending upon whether Dendrobium prenticei and Dendrobium (Dockrillia) lichenastrum are considered conspecific, and whether you separate Dockrillia from Dendrobium.  I am certainly not qualified for taxonomic discussion of … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) lichenastrum