Brassavola perrinii Lindl. 1833 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to South America (Bolivia, Paraguay, Brasil and Argentina). The British botanist Sir John Lindley, the father of the science of orchids (orchidology), named Brassavola perrinii in honour to the English horticulturist, gardener and botanist Frederick Perrin, who lived in the 19. century and …
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No wonder, that the very strange looking flowers of the Robiquetia cerina (Rchb. f.) Garay 1972 orchid species, brought the plant the name pineapple orchid. Especially the yellow color form looks realy like a pineapple. Robiquetia cerina (Rchb. f.) Garay 1972 is epiphytic growing and native to the Philippines. The orchid genus Robiquetia has been [read more...]
2leep.comPhalaenopsis Brother Goldsmith is an epiphytic growing orchid hybrid, a crossing from the seeds of Phalaenopsis Fortune Buddha and the pollen of Phalaenopsis stuartiana. The hybrid has been registered by Brother Orchid Nursery CO. LTD. from Taiwan in the year 1992. Flowering period: Winter, Spring. The long-lasting orchid flowers are non-fragrant. © Orchids Flowers.com Image: [read more...]
2leep.comDendrobium polyanthum Wall. ex Lindl. 1830, an epiphytic growing orchid species, is often called Dendrobium cretaceum Lindl. 1847, which is accepted as a synonym and often confused with Dendrobium primulinum Lindl. 1858, which has bigger flowers and sepals and petals are mauve. Dendrobium polyanthum orchids are native to the Himalayas, India (Assam), Nepal, Burma (Myanmar), [read more...]
2leep.comDendrobium sanderae var major Rolfe 1909 has been found in the mountains of Central Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. The epiphytic growing orchid species is native to the tropical pine forests and grows on the trunks of pine trees at upper elevations from 1000 - 1600 meters.The long-lasting Dendrobium sanderae var major flowers [read more...]
2leep.comIt was quite a task to identify this cute orchid as Howeara Lava burst. As we found the Howeara Lava Burst in our friends and supporters Orchid Shop, Phrao Orchids, in Chiang Mai, North Thailand, Kathai, a young Thai girl with a big knowledge about orchids gave us the crucial hint. It`s a Rodriguezia, she [read more...]
2leep.comThe spectacular Phalaenopsis stuartiana Rchb.f. 1881, an epiphytic growing orchid species, is native to Mindanao the second largest island in the Philippines. Inflorescences of Phalaenopsis stuartiana grow up to a length of about 90 cm and carry up to 100 slightly fragrant flowers. The tropical orchid requires a shady and humid environment. Flowers reach …
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