Cymbidium wenshanense is a compact-sized species from southeastern Yunnan and northeastern Vietnam, relatively recently discovered and related to Cymbidium erythrostylum. The species is named after a city in China. In the wild, Cymbidium wenshanese grows at elevations of 1000-1500m (3300-5000 … [Read more...] about Cymbidium wenshanense
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Alamania punicea
Alamania punicea is an uncommon miniature orchid species, with striking red flowers. A high elevation native of Mexico, we have grown it outdoors in the shadehouse and in our indoor LED grow light cool area. While it was accepting of the temperatures outdoors, it has grown better for us in the … [Read more...] about Alamania punicea
Sarcochilus hartmannii
A native Australian species that enjoys living in the cool growing area, under the partial shade of a large pendant Dendrobium subclausum basket. While compact in its 5" pot, this orchid created a beautiful and fragrant display of blooms, lasting about a month. Unlike Sarcochilus ceciliae, this … [Read more...] about Sarcochilus hartmannii
Dendrobium unicum (Vietnam form)
Amazing orange! This blooming orchid seemed to glow without external lighting as I photographed it. Dendrobium unicum is found throughout Southeast Asia, and this particular orchid is the "Vietnam form," noted for larger flowers. I featured this mount in my article on the "moss mount" for … [Read more...] about Dendrobium unicum (Vietnam form)
Sarcochilus falcatus
A larger flowered form of the well-known Australian species, this Sarcochilus falcatus retains its flowers a bit longer than our Sarcochilus hartmannii. As you can see in the photographs, from the small emerging bloom spike, the crystalline white flowers come! We grow Sarcochilus falcatus in our … [Read more...] about Sarcochilus falcatus
Dendrobium Ruppiosum
Dendrobium Ruppiosum is the natural hybrid of the Australian species Dendrobium speciosum and Dendrobium jonesii. As you can see from the flowers below, the influence of both parents is notably present. Also similar to Dendrobium jonesii, it is relatively slow growing (compared to Dendrobium … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Ruppiosum
Cymbidium Geno’s Gem ‘Emerald Fire’ HCC/AOS
When it comes to orchid purchases, I'm not a particularly impulsive person. Which is a direct counterpoint to my beloved husband, and I credit his speed of reaction to securing a few fine plants in the intense "shopping enthusiasm" that often occurs when an orchid show just opens. In the case of … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Geno’s Gem ‘Emerald Fire’ HCC/AOS
Dockrillia (Dendrobium) Rosemary Jupp
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
