
Ornithochilus difformis (Wall. ex Lindl.) Schltr. 1919 is an epiphytic growing miniature orchid species, endemic to the Himalayas, South China, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos and Malaysia. In Thailand this miniature orchid beauty is called Soi Thong, which means gold chain. Flowers get a size of about 1 cm. Flowering period: July – August © Orchids [read more...]

Dendrobium cymboglossum J.J. Wood & A.L. Lamb 1994 is an epiphytic growing orchid species from Borneo. Flowers reach a size of about 3,5 cm. Flowering period: Summer © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Dendrobium cymboglossum J.J. Wood & A.L. Lamb 1994 Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

Bulbophyllum lobbii Lindl. 1847 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea. As we found that beautiful orchid it was labeled as Bulbophyllum polystictum Ridl. 1909, which is just accepted as a synonym. Some orchid sources say, that Bulbophyllum polystictum looks a bit different to the Bulbophyllum lobbii. [read more...]

Eria javanica (Sw.) Blume 1836 is an epiphytic, sometimes lithophytic, growing orchid species with highly fragrant flowers. Eria javanica orchids are native to India (Sikkim), South China, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, the Philippines and Taiwan. Flowers get a size of about 4 cm. Flowering period: August © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Eria [read more...]

There is still a bit of confusion about the Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001 and other subspecies or variations of the Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi (Breda) Blume & Rchb.f.1860. The name Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001 is still just a synonym. In trade the beautiful red Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi is mostly called Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi red. Phalaenopsis [read more...]

The wax flower Hoya obscura Elmer ex C. M. Burton 1986 has been found by A. D. E. Elmer in the year 1916 on the island of Luzon, Philippines. Hoya obscura flowers are highly fragrant, the scent is reminescent of a mixture of honey, lemon and lavender. © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Hoya obscura Elmer ex [read more...]

Habenaria medusa Kraenzl. 1893 is a terrestrial growing orchid species native to Laos, Vietnam, Malysia and Indonesia. The Habenaria medusa requires a hot climate, the flowers get a size of about 9 cm. Flowering period: Summer © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Habenaria medusa Kraenzl. 1893 Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

Bulbophyllum auratum (Lindl.) Ridl. 1861 was primaryly described by Sir John Lindley as Cirrhopetalum auratum Lindl. 1840, which is still used as a synonym. The epiphytic growing Bulbophyllum auratum orchid species is native to India (Sikkim), Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The spectacular flowers get a length of about 1,5 cm. Flowering period: June [read more...]

Dendrobium setifolium Ridl.1896 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, endemic to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. The small, about 1,2 cm sized, flowers don´t open well and are short-living. Flowering period: December © Orchids-Flowers.com Image: Dendrobium setifolium Ridl.1896 Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

Rhynchorides Bangkok Sunset is an orchid hybrid, a crossing between Rhynchorides Thai Noi (Rhyncholaelia coelestis X Aerides flabellata) and Aerides houlletiana. The magnificent flowers are highly fragrant. © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Rhynchorides Bangkok Sunset Orchid Hybrid, Macro Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Rhynchorides Bangkok Sunset Orchid Hybrid Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee