Striking white flowers with an intense fragrance define this cultivar of Vanda (Neofinetia) falcata from the Amami Islands of southern Japan. Cultivars of Vanda (Neofinetia) falcata from these islands are known for their vigorous growth and tendency to produce attractive "clumps" of fans. This … [Read more...] about Vanda (Neofinetia) falcata ‘Amami Island Hiroba’
orchid species
Dendrobium cruentum
Dendrobium cruentum is a rare south-east Asian species belonging to the section Formosae. The long-lasting flowers are a spectacular contrast of orange-range on the lip with green-white petals and sepals. The extent of orange-red can be variable amongst cultivars, and even from year to year in the … [Read more...] about Dendrobium cruentum
Paphiopedilum acmodontum
Another lovely slipper orchid from the Philippines, Paphiopedilum acmodontum is a warm grower, extending to elevations of 1000m. Its name is derived from the unique "point" in the center of its pouch, resembling a tooth. Paphiopedilum acmodontum is a member of the Section Barbata. This species … [Read more...] about Paphiopedilum acmodontum
Cattleya (Laelia) grandis
Distinctive, majestic, and elegant are adjectives that come to mind for Laelia (Cattleya) grandis, a Brazilian orchid species. As with other Brazilian Laelia, this species has migrated to the genus Cattleya, though few orchid growers have adopted the change in common usage. It is relatively … [Read more...] about Cattleya (Laelia) grandis
Cattleya (Laelia) jongheana
Another of the orchid gems that my husband convinced me to bring home ... and I am very pleased that we did. This Cattleya (Laelia) jongheana was available at the sale of an orchid collection, and it was clearly a victim of the common problem with this group of Brazilian Laelia -- being potted in … [Read more...] about Cattleya (Laelia) jongheana
Dendrobium Gracilimum
The photographs of this orchid would be even more stunning, in comparison, if you had seen what the plant looked like when it arrived. We found it for sale in a corner of a greenhouse and the owner didn't remember where it came from. A lot of staking to bring wild canes into harmony, and big flush … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Gracilimum
Cymbidium sanderae
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
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
