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September Blooming Botanicals
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
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
$35.00
$35.00
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
Dendrochilum cobbianum
From tall, upright stems this plant blooms pendant chains of white, fragrant flowers with colorful orange-yellow lips. It grows into a wonderful specimen-size plant. . Intermediate growing. September blooming. Species from Philippines.
Orchid of the Day: September 12, 2018
From tall, upright stems this plant blooms pendant chains of white, fragrant flowers with colorful orange-yellow lips. It grows into a wonderful specimen-size plant. . Intermediate growing. September blooming. Species from Philippines.
Orchid of the Day: September 12, 2018
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epicattleya Don Herman 'Gold Rush'
A charming "mini-catt" that seems to bloom forever! The flowers are about two inches across, and are a deep yellow with a patch of red on the center of the lip. The overall plant height is about twelve inches tall. From the cross between Laeliocattleya Gold Digger and Epidendrum stamfordianum. . Temperature Tolerant. September-October blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 17, 2017
A charming "mini-catt" that seems to bloom forever! The flowers are about two inches across, and are a deep yellow with a patch of red on the center of the lip. The overall plant height is about twelve inches tall. From the cross between Laeliocattleya Gold Digger and Epidendrum stamfordianum. . Temperature Tolerant. September-October blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 17, 2017
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
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. September blooming. Species from southern Florida to northern South America.
Orchid of the Day: September 13, 2018
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. September blooming. Species from southern Florida to northern South America.
Orchid of the Day: September 13, 2018
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum porpax 'St Nancy', CCM/AOS
This intriguing, miniature species from Colombia has compact, succulent-like foliage and produces distinctive, charming flowers. These perky green flowers have a large, shiny, cocoa-red lip, and are each about the size of a nickel. When in bloom, this great miniature is only about five inches tall, and that's including the pot! In its native habitat, this species grows epiphytically in pine and oak forests at elevations up to 6000 feet. In cultivation, it grows well under intermediate conditions, but will also grow outside with Cymbidiums. . Intermediate growing. July - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 27, 2015
This intriguing, miniature species from Colombia has compact, succulent-like foliage and produces distinctive, charming flowers. These perky green flowers have a large, shiny, cocoa-red lip, and are each about the size of a nickel. When in bloom, this great miniature is only about five inches tall, and that's including the pot! In its native habitat, this species grows epiphytically in pine and oak forests at elevations up to 6000 feet. In cultivation, it grows well under intermediate conditions, but will also grow outside with Cymbidiums. . Intermediate growing. July - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 27, 2015
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
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
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
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 charlesworthii
This beautiful species puts on such a lovely show, and with such delicacy and elegance, it is considered one of the real stars of its entire genus! Perhaps its most striking feature is its big, round, dusky-pink dorsal sepal that stands poised above the fawn brown petals and pouch that has white and rosy-pink accents. A robust stem holds the flower aloft above its lush foliage. . Intermediate growing. September-October blooming. Species from Thailand, China, and Myanmar.
Orchid of the Day: October 8, 2018
This beautiful species puts on such a lovely show, and with such delicacy and elegance, it is considered one of the real stars of its entire genus! Perhaps its most striking feature is its big, round, dusky-pink dorsal sepal that stands poised above the fawn brown petals and pouch that has white and rosy-pink accents. A robust stem holds the flower aloft above its lush foliage. . Intermediate growing. September-October blooming. Species from Thailand, China, and Myanmar.
Orchid of the Day: October 8, 2018
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Phalaenopsis lindenii
This very petite species from the Phillipines blooms several dainty flowers down a pendant stem. The flowers are each about an inch wide, white with faint purple lines and tint, and the lip is white and bright pink with red stripes and yellow at the throat. The foliage has a beautifully marbled pattern of green and grey, similar to the foliage of Phalaenopsis schilleriana. The plants offered here are first bloom seedlings with a leaf span, tip to tip, of about four inches. . Intermediate growing. September blooming. Species from Philippines.
Orchid of the Day: July 19, 2018
This very petite species from the Phillipines blooms several dainty flowers down a pendant stem. The flowers are each about an inch wide, white with faint purple lines and tint, and the lip is white and bright pink with red stripes and yellow at the throat. The foliage has a beautifully marbled pattern of green and grey, similar to the foliage of Phalaenopsis schilleriana. The plants offered here are first bloom seedlings with a leaf span, tip to tip, of about four inches. . Intermediate growing. September blooming. Species from Philippines.
Orchid of the Day: July 19, 2018
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
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
Physosiphon inaequisepalis
Delicate, curvy, spikes of upwards of 50 small green flowers on this petite South American epiphyte. A very reliable bloomer outdoors here in Santa Barbara where temperatures occasionally drop to the high 20's. Temperature Tolerant. September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: September 3, 2012
Delicate, curvy, spikes of upwards of 50 small green flowers on this petite South American epiphyte. A very reliable bloomer outdoors here in Santa Barbara where temperatures occasionally drop to the high 20's. Temperature Tolerant. September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: September 3, 2012
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
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 Guatamala.
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 Guatamala.
Orchid of the Day: July 31, 2018
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
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
Stenoglottis Venus 'Jamboree', HCC/AOS
This primary hybrid between two South African species, Stenoglottis fimbriata and Stenoglottis longifolia, produces the showiest flowers of the genus; when awarded this variety had over 160 flowers on just two stems! The petite flowers are a vibrant lilac-pink and bloom profusely along the main stem as a lacy plume. Because the flowers bloom sequentially the bloom season can be up to a month long. The leaves grow as a short rosette. . Temperature Tolerant. September - November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: September 25, 2017
This primary hybrid between two South African species, Stenoglottis fimbriata and Stenoglottis longifolia, produces the showiest flowers of the genus; when awarded this variety had over 160 flowers on just two stems! The petite flowers are a vibrant lilac-pink and bloom profusely along the main stem as a lacy plume. Because the flowers bloom sequentially the bloom season can be up to a month long. The leaves grow as a short rosette. . Temperature Tolerant. September - November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: September 25, 2017
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
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