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August Blooming Botanicals
Angraecum distichum
Unusual stems of succulent-like, plaited leaves and tiny white flowers characterize this prolific, compact plant. Sweetly fragrant. Grows in shade, and temperatures similar to Phalaenopsis. Warm to Intermediate. August blooming. Species from Central Africa.
Orchid of the Day: June 26, 2011
Unusual stems of succulent-like, plaited leaves and tiny white flowers characterize this prolific, compact plant. Sweetly fragrant. Grows in shade, and temperatures similar to Phalaenopsis. Warm to Intermediate. August blooming. Species from Central Africa.
Orchid of the Day: June 26, 2011
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Brassavola nodosa 'Susan Fuchs', FCC/AOS
With a natural spread of nearly 5”, this awarded clone is large for the species; likely a true grandiflora. Petals are light green, the lip huge, white, and dominate. Its night time fragrance has earned it the common name, “Lady of the Night” orchid. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Central and South America.
Orchid of the Day: August 10, 2018
With a natural spread of nearly 5”, this awarded clone is large for the species; likely a true grandiflora. Petals are light green, the lip huge, white, and dominate. Its night time fragrance has earned it the common name, “Lady of the Night” orchid. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Central and South America.
Orchid of the Day: August 10, 2018
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Bulbophyllum acutebracteatum
This unusual, ultra-miniature, crawling-type Bulbophylum is one of our smallest orchids! The vibrant, braid-like inflorescences are one to two inches long with bright orange flowers. . Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from West Africa.
Orchid of the Day: July 26, 2015
This unusual, ultra-miniature, crawling-type Bulbophylum is one of our smallest orchids! The vibrant, braid-like inflorescences are one to two inches long with bright orange flowers. . Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from West Africa.
Orchid of the Day: July 26, 2015
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Cattleya Callistoglossa var. coerulea
Lovely five inch flowers with tinted blue petals and a lip broadly marked with slate blue. Plant height, when in bloom is under 24”. Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 22, 2018
Lovely five inch flowers with tinted blue petals and a lip broadly marked with slate blue. Plant height, when in bloom is under 24”. Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 22, 2018
starting at
$50.00
$50.00
Cirrhopetalum sikkimense
The flowers of this unusual Southeast-Asian species look like tiny elves' shoes arranged in a circular cluster. A deep green, fleshy leaf, two to three inches high, grows from each shiny, round pseudobulb. Warm growing. August - September blooming. Species from South East Asia.
Orchid of the Day: August 8, 2017
The flowers of this unusual Southeast-Asian species look like tiny elves' shoes arranged in a circular cluster. A deep green, fleshy leaf, two to three inches high, grows from each shiny, round pseudobulb. Warm growing. August - September blooming. Species from South East Asia.
Orchid of the Day: August 8, 2017
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Dendrobium lindleyi
This species from Vietnam produces showers of quarter sized golden-yellow flowers. Growth habit is compact and attractive with short pseudbobulbs covered with paper-like sheathing. Flowers have sweet honey-like fragrance. Formerly known as Dendrobium aggregatum. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Vietnam.
Orchid of the Day: July 21, 2018
This species from Vietnam produces showers of quarter sized golden-yellow flowers. Growth habit is compact and attractive with short pseudbobulbs covered with paper-like sheathing. Flowers have sweet honey-like fragrance. Formerly known as Dendrobium aggregatum. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Vietnam.
Orchid of the Day: July 21, 2018
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Eria convallarioides
The ""baby corn"" orchid? This prolific, thick bulbed orchid produces neat cones of tiny, pale yellow flowers with orange lips. Warm to Intermediate. August blooming. Species from the Eastern Himalayas.
Orchid of the Day: July 19, 2008
The ""baby corn"" orchid? This prolific, thick bulbed orchid produces neat cones of tiny, pale yellow flowers with orange lips. Warm to Intermediate. August blooming. Species from the Eastern Himalayas.
Orchid of the Day: July 19, 2008
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Laeliocattleya Zacatecas 'Mirage'
A cross between two of the most significant temperature tolerant Cattleya Alliance species: Laelia anceps and Cattleya tigrina (syn. leopoldii). The flowers are cerise-pink with darker pink lips, and they bloom in a cluster held nicely above the foliage. The plants offered here are first bloom new divisions. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 10, 2016
A cross between two of the most significant temperature tolerant Cattleya Alliance species: Laelia anceps and Cattleya tigrina (syn. leopoldii). The flowers are cerise-pink with darker pink lips, and they bloom in a cluster held nicely above the foliage. The plants offered here are first bloom new divisions. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 10, 2016
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Liparis nutans 'Memorial Elizabeth Mipro', HCC/AOS
An awarded cultivar of this unusual, epiphytic species from the Phillipines. Produces a tall, densely blooming plume of orange and red flowers of a somewhat shiny wax-like texture. The flowers also have an intriguing fragrance similar to the scent of pepper oil. Grows well alongside Phalaenopsis. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Philippines.
Orchid of the Day: July 14, 2016
An awarded cultivar of this unusual, epiphytic species from the Phillipines. Produces a tall, densely blooming plume of orange and red flowers of a somewhat shiny wax-like texture. The flowers also have an intriguing fragrance similar to the scent of pepper oil. Grows well alongside Phalaenopsis. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Philippines.
Orchid of the Day: July 14, 2016
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Neofinetia falcata
When grown in a slatted wooden basket, the beautiful white roots of this species cascade down making a unique and lovely display; in its native Japan, it is grown in traditional decorative ceramic pots. Two distinct and very beautiful presentations for this elegant orchid. The flowers of this species are a delicate white, bloom in lacy clusters, and emit a sweet fragrance that is at its most powerful in the evening. . Temperature Tolerant. August blooming. Species from Japan and Korea.
Orchid of the Day: July 29, 2014
When grown in a slatted wooden basket, the beautiful white roots of this species cascade down making a unique and lovely display; in its native Japan, it is grown in traditional decorative ceramic pots. Two distinct and very beautiful presentations for this elegant orchid. The flowers of this species are a delicate white, bloom in lacy clusters, and emit a sweet fragrance that is at its most powerful in the evening. . Temperature Tolerant. August blooming. Species from Japan and Korea.
Orchid of the Day: July 29, 2014
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Phalaenopsis x intermedia
First bloom seedlings of this sibling crossing of the naturally occuring hybrid between the sepecies aphrodite (similar to amabilis) crossed with the vegetatively miniature equestris. The flowers are white and the inflorescences arch gently. The resulting size of the flower and plant are....intermediate between the two. Naturally occuring hybrid endemic to the southern Phillipines. Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Philippines.
Orchid of the Day: July 16, 2019
First bloom seedlings of this sibling crossing of the naturally occuring hybrid between the sepecies aphrodite (similar to amabilis) crossed with the vegetatively miniature equestris. The flowers are white and the inflorescences arch gently. The resulting size of the flower and plant are....intermediate between the two. Naturally occuring hybrid endemic to the southern Phillipines. Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Philippines.
Orchid of the Day: July 16, 2019
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Pleurothallis immersa
With as many as sixty, sequentially blooming flowers per spike on this epiphytic species from Guatemala; this plant outperforms even the awarded varieties on record! The charming, flowers are pumpkin-colored, each with a tiny crimson lip, and measure about one centimeter tall. The flower spikes are produced from out of the midline of the leaf and bloom for a few of months! . Warm to Intermediate. August - September blooming. Species from Guatemala.
Orchid of the Day: July 31, 2018
With as many as sixty, sequentially blooming flowers per spike on this epiphytic species from Guatemala; this plant outperforms even the awarded varieties on record! The charming, flowers are pumpkin-colored, each with a tiny crimson lip, and measure about one centimeter tall. The flower spikes are produced from out of the midline of the leaf and bloom for a few of months! . Warm to Intermediate. August - September blooming. Species from Guatemala.
Orchid of the Day: July 31, 2018
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Pleurothallis pubescens
For enthusiasts of bizarre-flowering orchids this species from Brazil is sure to delight! A series of tear-drop shaped, deep burgundy flowers bloom from the base of the leaf along its center. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: June 28, 2017
For enthusiasts of bizarre-flowering orchids this species from Brazil is sure to delight! A series of tear-drop shaped, deep burgundy flowers bloom from the base of the leaf along its center. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: June 28, 2017
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Restrepiella ophiocephala var. purple
The 'snake-headed' pleurothallid as named by Lindley in 1838 (from Greek, ophidian = snake, cephalus = head). "...so similar to the head of a snake with the jaws open..." - Lindley. Blooms throughout the year from the leaf nodes of both new and old leaves. . Warm to Intermediate. August - September blooming. Species from Mexico to Costa Rica.
Orchid of the Day: December 15, 2013
The 'snake-headed' pleurothallid as named by Lindley in 1838 (from Greek, ophidian = snake, cephalus = head). "...so similar to the head of a snake with the jaws open..." - Lindley. Blooms throughout the year from the leaf nodes of both new and old leaves. . Warm to Intermediate. August - September blooming. Species from Mexico to Costa Rica.
Orchid of the Day: December 15, 2013
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Stanhopea panamensis
A very easy to grow and bloom species from ...Panama! As with most Stanhopeas, this one is very fragrant. We grow it in our intermediate house near our Phalaenopsis, but it may take some cold. Flowers normally last 3 to 5 days. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 11, 2012
A very easy to grow and bloom species from ...Panama! As with most Stanhopeas, this one is very fragrant. We grow it in our intermediate house near our Phalaenopsis, but it may take some cold. Flowers normally last 3 to 5 days. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 11, 2012
starting at
$50.00
$50.00
Stanhopea tigrina 'SanBar Black on White'
Blacker than most. Whiter than most. Cleaner than most. Outstanding among many of the best, and of course with that same extraordinary fragrance! PLEASE NOTE : plants still in their plastic pots should be transplanted into hanging wire baskets (at least eight inch) when blooms finish. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: August 27, 2016
Blacker than most. Whiter than most. Cleaner than most. Outstanding among many of the best, and of course with that same extraordinary fragrance! PLEASE NOTE : plants still in their plastic pots should be transplanted into hanging wire baskets (at least eight inch) when blooms finish. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: August 27, 2016
starting at
$50.00
$50.00
Stanhopea wardii
Very unusual and striking, large, waxy, golden-yellow pendant blooms with a spicy fragrance. Native habitat ranges from Mexico to Panama. Best for hanging in open-weave baskets to allow the spike to emerge below the plant. . Cool to Intermediate. August blooming. Species from Mexico to Panama.
Orchid of the Day: August 3, 2016
Very unusual and striking, large, waxy, golden-yellow pendant blooms with a spicy fragrance. Native habitat ranges from Mexico to Panama. Best for hanging in open-weave baskets to allow the spike to emerge below the plant. . Cool to Intermediate. August blooming. Species from Mexico to Panama.
Orchid of the Day: August 3, 2016
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Stenoglottis Bill Fogarty
Enchanting! An intriguing primary hybrid of two African species, Stenoglottis fimbriata and Stenoglottis woodii. The petite flowers are a delicate pink color with tiny pink spots, and bloom sequentially on plume-like flower spikes. A very resilient, deciduous grower. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 16, 2017
Enchanting! An intriguing primary hybrid of two African species, Stenoglottis fimbriata and Stenoglottis woodii. The petite flowers are a delicate pink color with tiny pink spots, and bloom sequentially on plume-like flower spikes. A very resilient, deciduous grower. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 16, 2017
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Stenoglottis macloughlinii
Although sometimes considered a pink form of the species Stenoglottis woodii this plant has noticeably fleshier foliage and inflorescences with higher flower count. Grows as a compact plant with an overall height under eight inches when in bloom. Native to Zimbabwe and South Africa. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 1, 2020
Although sometimes considered a pink form of the species Stenoglottis woodii this plant has noticeably fleshier foliage and inflorescences with higher flower count. Grows as a compact plant with an overall height under eight inches when in bloom. Native to Zimbabwe and South Africa. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 1, 2020
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Stenoglottis woodii
This rare terrestrial orchid blooms as an elegant, airy plume. Each petite flower is white with tiny pink freckles on the lip. This species is not deciduous, unlike some of the others in this genus. . Cool growing. August blooming. Species from South Africa.
Orchid of the Day: August 2, 2018
This rare terrestrial orchid blooms as an elegant, airy plume. Each petite flower is white with tiny pink freckles on the lip. This species is not deciduous, unlike some of the others in this genus. . Cool growing. August blooming. Species from South Africa.
Orchid of the Day: August 2, 2018
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Vanda Paki
An outdoor-thriving and very free-blooming primary hybrid from the crossing of Vanda suavis and Vanda cristata. These blooms have the unusual, cinnabar-red lip markings of V. cristata and the delightful speckled pattern and rounded shapes of V. suavis.
Once they reach 'specimen' size, which usually means they plant is large enough to have branched foliage, they bloom for most of the year! Great outdoors with Cymbidiums or in with the Cattleyas. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 15, 2020
An outdoor-thriving and very free-blooming primary hybrid from the crossing of Vanda suavis and Vanda cristata. These blooms have the unusual, cinnabar-red lip markings of V. cristata and the delightful speckled pattern and rounded shapes of V. suavis.
Once they reach 'specimen' size, which usually means they plant is large enough to have branched foliage, they bloom for most of the year! Great outdoors with Cymbidiums or in with the Cattleyas. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 15, 2020
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
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