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August Blooming Botanicals
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
Bulbophyllum purpureorhachis
Dark maroon flowers bloom along an inflorescence that resembles a cobra, or a long paddle with little beetles marching up and down it. . Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Africa.
Orchid of the Day: August 23, 2016
Dark maroon flowers bloom along an inflorescence that resembles a cobra, or a long paddle with little beetles marching up and down it. . Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Africa.
Orchid of the Day: August 23, 2016
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 var. majus 'Crothers'
The famous Crothers collection contained this outstanding large-flowered clone of this prolific golden-orange species (also known as Dendrobium aggregatum). The plant itself is intriguing, with its compact pseudobulbs covered with paper-like sheathes. The overall height of plant is only about six inches tall. Please note: this species requires a Winter dry-rest for successful blooming. . Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Vietnam.
Orchid of the Day: July 24, 2015
The famous Crothers collection contained this outstanding large-flowered clone of this prolific golden-orange species (also known as Dendrobium aggregatum). The plant itself is intriguing, with its compact pseudobulbs covered with paper-like sheathes. The overall height of plant is only about six inches tall. Please note: this species requires a Winter dry-rest for successful blooming. . Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Vietnam.
Orchid of the Day: July 24, 2015
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Encyclia cochleata
Whether you call it the 'cockle shell orchid', the 'octopus orchid', or the 'black orchid', you will always enjoy the intriguing flowers of this ever-blooming species. The flowers are milky-green with a 'shell' shaped, near-black lip. These delightful, non-resupinate (upside-down) flowers bloom sequentially along tall, slender stems. Grows well indoors or outdoors in areas which don't receive frost. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Central America, the West Indies, and S. Florida.
Orchid of the Day: June 16, 2017
Whether you call it the 'cockle shell orchid', the 'octopus orchid', or the 'black orchid', you will always enjoy the intriguing flowers of this ever-blooming species. The flowers are milky-green with a 'shell' shaped, near-black lip. These delightful, non-resupinate (upside-down) flowers bloom sequentially along tall, slender stems. Grows well indoors or outdoors in areas which don't receive frost. Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Central America, the West Indies, and S. Florida.
Orchid of the Day: June 16, 2017
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum difforme
Bears attractive, pompom-like clusters of bright green, one-inch flowers. Has an unusual "gourmet" fragrance that is similar to vinegar and cheese! Intermediate growing. August blooming. Species from southern Florida to northern South America.
Orchid of the Day: August 15, 2014
Bears attractive, pompom-like clusters of bright green, one-inch flowers. Has an unusual "gourmet" fragrance that is similar to vinegar and cheese! Intermediate growing. August blooming. Species from southern Florida to northern South America.
Orchid of the Day: August 15, 2014
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum diffusum
No other species we know of produces such a broad cloud of flowers from such a small plant. The most recent individual of this species to be awarded by the AOS was a specimen-sized plant that had approximately 12,000 flowers and buds! This species grows as an epiphyte, with flower color pink suffed over pale green. Temperature Tolerant. August blooming. Species from Mexico to Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: June 28, 2013
No other species we know of produces such a broad cloud of flowers from such a small plant. The most recent individual of this species to be awarded by the AOS was a specimen-sized plant that had approximately 12,000 flowers and buds! This species grows as an epiphyte, with flower color pink suffed over pale green. Temperature Tolerant. August blooming. Species from Mexico to Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: June 28, 2013
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum oerstedii
Fragrant and elegant! This species produces large, exotic looking flowers of white and green from slender pseudobulbs. It grows well under intermediate conditions with Phalaenopsis or Cattleyas. Recently renamed Coilostylis oerstedii. . Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: July 8, 2017
Fragrant and elegant! This species produces large, exotic looking flowers of white and green from slender pseudobulbs. It grows well under intermediate conditions with Phalaenopsis or Cattleyas. Recently renamed Coilostylis oerstedii. . Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: July 8, 2017
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum schweifurthianum
This is a spectacular orchid that grows to 6 feet tall in full sun here is Santa Barbara. Similar in growth habit to its reedstem relatives. The canes produce profusely branching, lacy clusters of nickel-sized flowers that are saturated red-orange and have showy fuchsia-pink lips. (syn. Oerstedialla schweinfurthianum) The plants offered here are in one gallon containers and stand at approximately five feet tall, but smaller (immature, so not flowering) plants are also available. Feel free to call for a shipping quote. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 14, 2014
This is a spectacular orchid that grows to 6 feet tall in full sun here is Santa Barbara. Similar in growth habit to its reedstem relatives. The canes produce profusely branching, lacy clusters of nickel-sized flowers that are saturated red-orange and have showy fuchsia-pink lips. (syn. Oerstedialla schweinfurthianum) The plants offered here are in one gallon containers and stand at approximately five feet tall, but smaller (immature, so not flowering) plants are also available. Feel free to call for a shipping quote. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 14, 2014
starting at
$50.00
$50.00
Epidendrum scriptum var. paniculatum
Fascinating dark green flowers with white lips branching from tall, dendrobium-like canes, making a great spatial effect. Native to a range of climates in Central America, this plant is suited for growing outdoors with the cymbidiums or in a greenhouse. Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 3, 2011
Fascinating dark green flowers with white lips branching from tall, dendrobium-like canes, making a great spatial effect. Native to a range of climates in Central America, this plant is suited for growing outdoors with the cymbidiums or in a greenhouse. Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 3, 2011
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
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
Isochilus major 'Santa Barbara'
This rare Central American species has foliage and flowers that are both interesting and beautiful. Stems are gracefully enveloped with leaves up to the top from which the two inch arc of purple-magenta flowers emerge. The overall height of the plant is approximately 18" tall. Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: July 2, 2012
This rare Central American species has foliage and flowers that are both interesting and beautiful. Stems are gracefully enveloped with leaves up to the top from which the two inch arc of purple-magenta flowers emerge. The overall height of the plant is approximately 18" tall. Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: July 2, 2012
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Kefersteinia tolimensis
This South American species is well suited for low-light and intermediate growing conditions due to its natural habitat where it grows down low in the canopy of lowland forests. The flowers are densely marked with red specks over cream, the lip is nearly solid red, and the flower's width is 1.5 inches across. Overall height of the plant is about 10". Mature plants can bloom throughout summer. Warm to Intermediate. July - August blooming. Species from Venezuela.
Orchid of the Day: June 24, 2013
This South American species is well suited for low-light and intermediate growing conditions due to its natural habitat where it grows down low in the canopy of lowland forests. The flowers are densely marked with red specks over cream, the lip is nearly solid red, and the flower's width is 1.5 inches across. Overall height of the plant is about 10". Mature plants can bloom throughout summer. Warm to Intermediate. July - August blooming. Species from Venezuela.
Orchid of the Day: June 24, 2013
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
Leochilus carinatus
Attractive, olive-green flowers with red-brown stripes bloom along elegant, long, branching inflorescences. The golden tinted lip has several intriguing finger-like structures on the crest adding to this flower's ornamental appeal. This variety is very easy to grow, and is a good choice for in the home, or in intermediate to warm greenhouses. Warm to Intermediate. July - August blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: July 10, 2016
Attractive, olive-green flowers with red-brown stripes bloom along elegant, long, branching inflorescences. The golden tinted lip has several intriguing finger-like structures on the crest adding to this flower's ornamental appeal. This variety is very easy to grow, and is a good choice for in the home, or in intermediate to warm greenhouses. Warm to Intermediate. July - August blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: July 10, 2016
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
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
Masdevallia barlaeana 'Harold', HCC/AOS
A jewel-box species from elevations of 4000-5000 feet in Peru. These charming half inch wide flowers are intense in color and accented by slightly darker stripes. Some describe the color as dark pink, others as dark fuchsia, and still others as red. In Peru it grows on rocks, but in cultivation it does better potted where it spreads quickly, becoming a ruby pin cushion. . Cool growing. August blooming. Species from Peru.
Orchid of the Day: August 9, 2017
A jewel-box species from elevations of 4000-5000 feet in Peru. These charming half inch wide flowers are intense in color and accented by slightly darker stripes. Some describe the color as dark pink, others as dark fuchsia, and still others as red. In Peru it grows on rocks, but in cultivation it does better potted where it spreads quickly, becoming a ruby pin cushion. . Cool growing. August blooming. Species from Peru.
Orchid of the Day: August 9, 2017
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Miltoncidostele Jungle Ruby
This plant has a stunning dark color and prolific growing and flowering habit. The petals are a deep burgundy red, and the lip is bright fuchsia-pink. A fine variety from the cross of Oncostele Sheraton and Miltonia spectabilis. Grows best under intermediate conditions, but can grow out with the Cymbidiums. Registration pending. Intermediate to Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 2, 2017
This plant has a stunning dark color and prolific growing and flowering habit. The petals are a deep burgundy red, and the lip is bright fuchsia-pink. A fine variety from the cross of Oncostele Sheraton and Miltonia spectabilis. Grows best under intermediate conditions, but can grow out with the Cymbidiums. Registration pending. Intermediate to Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 2, 2017
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Mormolyca ringens
Funky, yet beautiful! This compact growing species produces a twelve inch long inflorescence that supports a single, long-lasting flower. The flower color is yellow with red stripes and measures one inch tall. Although this species' peak blooming season is Summer, it frequently throws off season flowers! Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 29, 2017
Funky, yet beautiful! This compact growing species produces a twelve inch long inflorescence that supports a single, long-lasting flower. The flower color is yellow with red stripes and measures one inch tall. Although this species' peak blooming season is Summer, it frequently throws off season flowers! Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 29, 2017
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
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
Oncidium excavatum
Known also as Oncidium cajamarco, named after the Peruvian plains of Cajamarco, the site where Pizarro met the Incas. Native to Ecuador and Peru, this plant grows terrestrially at quite high elevations. The numerous, vibrant flowers are bright yellow with patterns of amber barring, and are each about an inch tall. Inflorescences on the specimen plant grow more than three feet long. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming. Species from Ecuador and Peru.
Orchid of the Day: August 5, 2016
Known also as Oncidium cajamarco, named after the Peruvian plains of Cajamarco, the site where Pizarro met the Incas. Native to Ecuador and Peru, this plant grows terrestrially at quite high elevations. The numerous, vibrant flowers are bright yellow with patterns of amber barring, and are each about an inch tall. Inflorescences on the specimen plant grow more than three feet long. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming. Species from Ecuador and Peru.
Orchid of the Day: August 5, 2016
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Paphiopedilum Locchio
A showy and handsome hybrid, this plant still retains some of that 'species charm' that lends the bloom a wild look. The fawn-brown, semi gloss pouch is decorated with a bright green dorsal sepal and the showy lateral petals with their mahogany spots and satin-pink tips. This plant grows well outdoors with Cymbidiums. . Intermediate growing. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 31, 2016
A showy and handsome hybrid, this plant still retains some of that 'species charm' that lends the bloom a wild look. The fawn-brown, semi gloss pouch is decorated with a bright green dorsal sepal and the showy lateral petals with their mahogany spots and satin-pink tips. This plant grows well outdoors with Cymbidiums. . Intermediate growing. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 31, 2016
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: June 21, 2013
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: June 21, 2013
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
Rangaeris amaniensis X Cyrtorchis arcuata
A night-fragrant, Summer blooming beauty! Both of its South African parents contribute to its nighttime fragrance. These off-white, spurred flowers are each about one inch tall with their petals elegantly curling backward. The Cyrtorchis parent also contributes a lovely, compact growth habit to its monopodial, succulent-like foliage. It has grown well outdoors here with our Cymbidiums, but it should also thrive inside a well-lit greenhouse, like an intermediate Cattleya. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
A night-fragrant, Summer blooming beauty! Both of its South African parents contribute to its nighttime fragrance. These off-white, spurred flowers are each about one inch tall with their petals elegantly curling backward. The Cyrtorchis parent also contributes a lovely, compact growth habit to its monopodial, succulent-like foliage. It has grown well outdoors here with our Cymbidiums, but it should also thrive inside a well-lit greenhouse, like an intermediate Cattleya. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
starting at
$50.00
$50.00
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
Sobralia decora 'Santa Barbara'
Crystalline, pale pink flowers with rich, rosy-pink centers bloom on lush, two-foot tall canes with attractive, broad leaves. An easy to grow plant that blooms off and on year-round! Alas, like with all Sobralias the flowers are very short lived, but the plant blooms two flowers in succession from each flower site which extends each flowering. . Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 15, 2017
Crystalline, pale pink flowers with rich, rosy-pink centers bloom on lush, two-foot tall canes with attractive, broad leaves. An easy to grow plant that blooms off and on year-round! Alas, like with all Sobralias the flowers are very short lived, but the plant blooms two flowers in succession from each flower site which extends each flowering. . Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 15, 2017
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Stanhopea embreei
One of the most spectacular and fragrant species of this remarkable genus. The very sculptural flowers are a creamy pale yellow with a vibrantly colorful lip. The extremely modified lip has a saturated orange base, marked with a dark purple 'eye spot', and a white 'tip' section marked with vibrant purple flecks. The pale green column of this orchid is also a prominent visual feature. Individually these fragrant flowers are short-lived, blooming only for about seven to ten days, but more mature plants produce multiple spikes sequentially, extending the bloom season. The strong fragrance is tangy and sweetly spicy. . Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Ecuador.
Orchid of the Day: July 2, 2014
One of the most spectacular and fragrant species of this remarkable genus. The very sculptural flowers are a creamy pale yellow with a vibrantly colorful lip. The extremely modified lip has a saturated orange base, marked with a dark purple 'eye spot', and a white 'tip' section marked with vibrant purple flecks. The pale green column of this orchid is also a prominent visual feature. Individually these fragrant flowers are short-lived, blooming only for about seven to ten days, but more mature plants produce multiple spikes sequentially, extending the bloom season. The strong fragrance is tangy and sweetly spicy. . Intermediate growing. July - August blooming. Species from Ecuador.
Orchid of the Day: July 2, 2014
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Stanhopea graveolens
These fragrant flowers are cream-yellow and covered with burgundy spots, and the sculptural cream-white lip is marked at its base by vibrant orange. This flower is similar in shape to Stanhopea wardii, but slightly larger in size and without the pronounced "eye spots". The fragrance is similar to sweet cinnamon and milder than other Stanhopeas. The plants offered here are well-established in their three inch pots, which may be bottomless to allow the inflorescence to emerge. The plants should be potted into a basket (provided) when the blooms finish. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: July 22, 2014
These fragrant flowers are cream-yellow and covered with burgundy spots, and the sculptural cream-white lip is marked at its base by vibrant orange. This flower is similar in shape to Stanhopea wardii, but slightly larger in size and without the pronounced "eye spots". The fragrance is similar to sweet cinnamon and milder than other Stanhopeas. The plants offered here are well-established in their three inch pots, which may be bottomless to allow the inflorescence to emerge. The plants should be potted into a basket (provided) when the blooms finish. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: July 22, 2014
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
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
$10.00
$10.00
Stenoglottis macloughlinii
Although sometimes considered a pink form of the species Stenoglottis woodii this one seems to have fleshier foliage and an inflorescence with a 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. Species from South Africa.
Orchid of the Day: July 11, 2017
Although sometimes considered a pink form of the species Stenoglottis woodii this one seems to have fleshier foliage and an inflorescence with a 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. Species from South Africa.
Orchid of the Day: July 11, 2017
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: July 30, 2017
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: July 30, 2017
starting at
$20.00
$20.00
Tolumnia Jairak Rainbow var. pink
This charming, little hybrid "twig orchid" grows best mounted on cork. The flower's dominant feature is the large magenta-pink labelum with bright red spots and white undertones. The lateral petals are red with white tips. From the cross of Tolumnia Tsiku Vanessa and Tolumnia Catherine Wilson. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 28, 2014
This charming, little hybrid "twig orchid" grows best mounted on cork. The flower's dominant feature is the large magenta-pink labelum with bright red spots and white undertones. The lateral petals are red with white tips. From the cross of Tolumnia Tsiku Vanessa and Tolumnia Catherine Wilson. . Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 28, 2014
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Zygostates lunata
This miniature Brazilian epiphyte produces a proliferation of cascading, four to six inch long inflorescences, each with up to 50 gold-green flowers. We grow these on small cork mounts under Phalaenopsis conditions and they never fail to flower. . Intermediate growing. August blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: July 31, 2015
This miniature Brazilian epiphyte produces a proliferation of cascading, four to six inch long inflorescences, each with up to 50 gold-green flowers. We grow these on small cork mounts under Phalaenopsis conditions and they never fail to flower. . Intermediate growing. August blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: July 31, 2015
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
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