Orchids

Ascocentrum curvifolium

Ascocentrum curvifolium (Lindl.) Schltr.1913 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to the Himalayas, India (Assam), South China, Nepal, Myanamar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The erect inflorescences reach lengths of about 25 cm and are packed with multiple flowers. The orange-red flowers get a size of about 2,5 cm in diameter …

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Phalaenopsis Pentel Gem

Phalaenopsis Pentel Gem (formerly: Doritaenopsis Pentel Gem) is an epiphytic growing orchid hybrid, a crossing between Phalaenopsis Purple Gem (formerly: Doritaenopsis Purple Gem) (seed parent) and Phalaenopsis equestris (pollen parent). The beutiful, pinkish orchid hybrid has been developed and registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by Pentel in the year 1999. The charming, small orchid Read More »

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Bulbophyllum elassonotum

Bulbophyllum elassonotum Summerh.1935 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to Cambodia and Vietnam. Inflorescences get lengths of about 15-20 cm and are densely packed with tiny, little flowers. Single flowers get a length of just about 1 cm, a width of 0,5 cm and are slightly fragrant, with an unpleasant, but barely noticeable …

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Lady Slipper Orchid Paphiopedilum Pink Lemonade

The Lady Slipper Orchid Paphiopedilum Pink Lemonade is a terrrestrial growing orchid hybrid, a crossing between Paphiopedilum Lemonade (Paph. spicerianum x Paph. primulinum) and Paphiopedilum charlesworthii. As we found the beautiful pink lady slipper orchid hybrid at the 2012 orchid exhibition in honour to the birthday of H.M. Queen Sirikit of Thailand in Chiang Mai, Read More »

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Vanda luzonica

15/12/2013

Vanda luzonica

Vanda luzonica Loher ex Rolfe 1915 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Inflorescences of the magnificent. white orchid with purple spots and markings, get lengths up to 40 cm and carry up to 25 flowers. The fragrant flowers reach a size up to 7 cm. …

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Dendrobium Candy Stripe

Dendrobium Candy Stripe is an epiphytic growing, multiple generation orchid hybrid, a crossing between the hybrids Dendrobium Dianne McFarlane (seed parent) and Dendrobium Margaret Joan Fell (pollen parent). The beautiful, purple coloured Dendrobium orchid with its “candy stripes” has been developed and registered with the Royal Horticultural Society in 1979 by K.J.McFarlane. The non-fragrant …

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Phalaenopsis Kenanga

Phalaenopsis Kenanga is an epiphytic growing, primary orchid hybrid, a crossing between the species orchids Phalaenopsis javanica (seed parent) and Phalaenopsis amboinensis (pollen parent). Phalaenopsis Kenanga has been registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by A.S.Parnata in the year 1981. Flowers get a size of about 4 cm in diameter and are born on inflorescences Read More »

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Cattleya x hardyana

10/12/2013

Cattleya Hardyana

Cattleya x hardyana is an epiphytic growing, pink-dark-red flowered, natural orchid hybrid, a crossing between Cattleya dowiana (seed parent) and Cattleya warscewiczii (pollen parent). The showy, fragrant flowers get a size of about 15 cm in diameter. Flowering period: August. In addition to the natural hybrid, there are a few manmade Hardyana hybrids, as …

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Epidendrum veroscriptum

Epidendrum veroscriptum Hágsater 1993 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to the Central – American states Mexico, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The fragrant, green – white flowers get a size of about 2,5 cm. Inflorescences reach lengths up to about 40 cm and carry multiple flowers. Flowering period: Summer – Autumn. Epidendrum veroscriptum orchids Read More »

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Cleisostoma aspersum - Stereochilus bicuspidatus

Cleisostoma aspersum (Rchb. f.) Garay 1972, other botanical names also accepted by some sources Cleisostoma bicuspidatus Hkr.f 1890 and Stereochilus bicuspidatus (Hook. f.) King & Pantl. 1898, is an epiphytic growing miniature orchid species, native to the Himalayas, India (Sikkim), Nepal, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Bhutan, Thailand and Vietnam. The tiny, yellow flowers get a size Read More »

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Vanda Crownfox Red Delicious

Vanda Crownfox Red Delicious (synonym: Ascocenda Crownfox Red Delicious) is an epiphytic growing orchid hybrid, a crossing between the hybrid Vanda Peggy Foo (seed parent) and the species orchid Vanda denisoniana (pollen parent). Vanda Crownfox Red Delicious has been developed and registered with the Royal Horticultural Society in the year 1998 by R.F.Orchids, an orchid Read More »

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Cattlianthe Loog Tone

Cattlianthe Loog Tone (synonym: Laeliocattleya Loog Tone) is an epipytic growing orchid hybrid, a crossing between Cattlianthe Netrasiri Doll (seed parent) and Cattleya Thospol Spot (pollen parent). Cattlianthe Loog Tone (LC Loog Tone) has been developed and registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by the Thai orchid breeder T.Thongprasit. The highly fragrant flowers get …

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Dendrobium Burana Jade

Dendrobium Burana Jade is an epiphytic growing Thai orchid hybrid, a crossing between Dendrobium Bangkok Green (seed parent) and Dendrobium Burana Fancy (pollen parent). Dendrobium Burana Jade has been developed and registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by P.Buranaraktham in the year 1996. Plants grow up to heights of 1 meter, inflorescences, packed with 15-20 Read More »

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Bulbophyllum ovatum

Bulbophyllum ovatum Seidenf.1979 is an epiphytic growing, miniature orchid, native to Thailand. Flowers are born on erect inflorescences, which get lengths up to 3 cm. The tiny, little flowers get a size up to just 0,5 cm across and are best viewed through a magnifying glass or a macro lens. Flowering period: Spring. Bulbophyllum ovatum Read More »

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Phalaenopsis Sinica Cherry

Phalaenopsis Sinica Cherry (synonym: Doritaenopsis Sinica Cherry) is an epiphytiic growing, multi generation orchid hybrid, a crossing between the hybrids Phalaenopsis Purple Gem (seed parent) and Phalaenopsis Taisuco Firebird (pollen parent). Phalaenopsis Sinica Cherry has been registered by Shen Nung Agr. with the Royal Horticultural Society in the year 1999. The vibrant deep pink flowers Read More »

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