Flamingo Feather (Celosia argentea var. cristata)

24.11.2013
Flamingo Feather (Celosia argentea var. cristata )

Celosia argentea var. cristata (L.) Kuntze 1891, commonly known as Flamingo Feather, Lagos spinach, Wheatstraw Celosia, Cock’s-comb or Crista de Galo, is an annual herb from the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). The Flamingo Feather (Celosia argentea var. cristata) is native to the tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The beautiful tropical plant is widely distributed Read More »

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Cattlianthe Loog Tone

23.11.2013
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 a Read More »

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Dendrobium Burana Jade

22.11.2013
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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Water Lily Hybrid Nymphaea Colorado

21.11.2013
Water Lily Hybrid Nymphaea Colorado

Nymphaea Colorado is a hardy water lily hybrid, a crossing betwwen Nymphaea Louise Villemarette and Nymphaea mexicana. The aquatic plant with it´s delicate, peach-colored flowers has been developed by the American waterlily enthusiast and breeder Dr. Robert Kirk Strawn (1922-2008) in the year 1994. The stunning flowers get a size of about 15 cm in Read More »

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Bulbophyllum ovatum Seidenf.1979

20.11.2013
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

11.11.2013
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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Red Dwarf Powder Puff (Calliandra emarginata)

09.11.2013
Red Dwarf Powder Puff (Calliandra emarginata)

Calliandra emarginata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Benth. 1844, commonly called Red Dwarf Powder Puff,is a small, evergreen tree or shrub, native to South America. The Red Dwarf Powder Puff reach heights of just about 2 meters and is best cultivated as a pot plant. The beautiful bright red flowers, reminescent of a powder puff, Read More »

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Golden Lotus Banana (Musella lasiocarpa)

08.11.2013
Golden Lotus Banana (Musella lasiocarpa)

Musella lasiocarpa (Franch.) C.Y. Wu 1978, commonly called Golden Lotus Banana, Chinese Yellow Banana or Yunnan Dwarf Banana , is a rare, tropical shrub, native to the South Chinese province Yunnan. The Golden Lotus Banana grows up to an altitude of 2800 meters and belongs to the banana family (Musaceae). Chinese Yellow Banana plants reach Read More »

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Bulbophyllum purpurascens Teijsm. & Binn 1862

03.11.2013
Bulbophyllum purpurascens

Bulbophyllum purpurascens Teijsm. & Binn 1862 is an epiphytic growing miniature orchid species, native to Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand and the tropical islands Borneo, Java and Sumatra. The erect inflorescences get lengths up to about 20 cm and carry up to 20 single flowers. Flowers of Bulbophyllum purpurascens reach a size of just about 1,5 Read More »

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Rhyncholaeliocattleya Ploenpit Golden Delight

02.11.2013
Rhyncholaeliocattleya Ploenpit Golden Delight

Rhyncholaeliocattleya (RLC) Ploenpit Golden Delight (synonym: Brassolaeliocattleya (Blc.) Ploenpit Golden Delight) is an epiphytic growing orchid hybrid, a crossing between RLC Chaweewan Greengold (seed parent) and RLC Siam Gold (pollen parent). The Thai orchid hybrid Rhyncholaeliocattleya (Rlc.) Ploenpit Golden Delight has been developed by M.Srisook and registered with the Royal Horticultural Society in the year Read More »

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Macradenia multiflora (Kraenzl.) Cogn. 1904

28.06.2013
Macradenia multiflora

The multi-flowered Macradenia, Macradenia multiflora (Kraenzl.) Cogn. 1904 is an epiphytic growing, middle-sized orchid species, native to Brazil. The pendulous inflorescences, densely packed with multiple flowers, get lengths up to about 20 cm. The fragrant flowers get a size of 2 – 3 cm in diameter. Flowering period: Summer – Autumn. Macradenia multiflora orchids are Read More »

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Pink Banana (Musa velutina)

27.06.2013
Pink Banana (Musa velutina)

Musa velutina H. Wendl. & Drude 1875, commonly called Pink Banana or Velvet Pink Banana, is a dwarf-type banana plant, native to North-East India. Pink Banana plants reach highs up to about 1,50 meter and are cultivated as ornamental plants for their stunning pink flowers and fruits. The attractive fruits are considered as edible, but Read More »

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Oberonia myosurus (G. Forst.) Lindl. 1830

24.06.2013
Oberonia myosurus

Oberonia myosurus (G. Forst.) Lindl. 1830 is an epiphytic growing miniature orchid species, native to the Himalayas, China, Nepal, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand and Vietnam. The tiny, little flowers get a size of just about 0,2 cm and are nearly not visible to the eye. The very small, orange flowers (when mature), are densely grouped Read More »

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Cattleya Love Knot

19.06.2013
Cattleya Love Knot

Cattleya Love Knot (formerly: Laeliocattleya (LC) Love Knot) is an epiphytic growing, primary orchid hybrid, a crossing between Cattleya sincorana (seed parent) and Cattleya walkeriana (pollen parent). Cattleya Love Knot has been registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by J. Miura in the year 1984. The highly fragrant flowers get a size of about 10 Read More »

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Dendrobium cerinum Rchb. f. 1879

17.06.2013
Dendrobium cerinum

Dendrobium cerinum Rchb. f. 1879 is a middle-sized, epiphytic growing orchid species, native to South East Asia from Thailand throughout the Malay Peninsula to the Philippines. The greenish-yellow, waxy flowers get a size of about 3 cm in diameter. Flowering period: Spring – Summer. Dendrobium cerinum orchids are protected by CITES Appendix II (trade controlled Read More »

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