Orchids
Gongora tracyana
Native to Central and South America, this orchid is known for its intricate and often bizarre flower shapes and fragrant blooms. It requires specific care for temperature, humidity, and air circulation.
Dracula houtteana
Dracula houtteana, a member of the Dracula genus of orchids, is native to the cloud forests of South America. It is known for its intriguing flower shapes that resemble a dragon's face, thriving in cool, damp conditions with high humidity.
Bulbophyllum collettii
Bulbophyllum collettii is an orchid species native to the Philippines, known for its small, intricate flowers with red and white coloration. The plant emits a strong, sweet fragrance, making it a delightful addition to any orchid collection.
Trichocentrum candidum
Native to Central and South America, this plant has attractive and often fragrant flowers. It requires specific care, including suitable temperature, humidity, and air circulation.
Encyclia mooreana
Encyclia mooreana is an orchid species native to Mexico and Central America, known for its fragrant, colorful flowers. It features pseudobulbs with narrow leaves and produces upright spikes of blooms. This orchid thrives in bright, indirect light with well-draining orchid mix, making it a beautiful addition to indoor plant collections.
Lepanthes dalessandroi
Lepanthes dalessandroi is a miniature orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru. It is known for its diminutive size and intricate blooms with striking coloration, making it a unique addition to orchid collections.
Cypripedium 'Frosch's Mountain King'
Cypripedium 'Frosch's Mountain King' is a hybrid orchid known for its white pocketbook-shaped flowers with twisted red-burgundy sepals. Standing 23 inches tall, it produces multiple flowers per stalk and has a slight fragrance. This hardy orchid is tolerant of wet summers and adds a unique touch to shade gardens.
Coryanthes picturata
Coryanthes picturata is an orchid species found in Central America, including Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama. Known for its unique and intricate flowers, this plant thrives in humid, tropical environments. It is a fascinating addition to any orchid collection, offering a glimpse into the diverse flora of its native regions.
Masdevallia lychniphora
Masdevallia lychniphora is an orchid species from South America, known for its charming flowers with intricate patterns. It grows in cloud forests and high-altitude regions, requiring cooler temperatures and high humidity.
Mormodes rosea
An orchid species native to Central and South America, this plant produces rose-pink, often fragrant flowers with an intricate structure. It has slender, elongated leaves and thrives in bright, indirect light with a well-draining orchid mix.
Bulbophyllum longissimum
Bulbophyllum longissimum is an unusual orchid species from the Malay Peninsula, noted for its large, pendant flowers with pink lateral petals and a yellow lip. It requires high humidity and filtered light to thrive, making it a unique addition to orchid collections.
Maxillaria cassapensis
Maxillaria cassapensis is an epiphytic orchid from tropical Central and South America, celebrated for its unique, intricate flowers and charming fragrance. This plant thrives in humid environments and is a delightful addition to any orchid collection.
Lepanthes grandiflora
Lepanthes grandiflora is a miniature epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America, known for its large, intricate flowers. It thrives in high-altitude, cool environments, making it a unique addition to orchid collections.
Lycaste cruenta
Lycaste cruenta is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America, known for its large, waxy flowers with greenish-yellow petals and bright orange labellum. The flowers, which can number over 20 per plant, emit a sweet cinnamon scent in the evening. This orchid thrives in humid, shaded environments and features pseudobulbs and long leaves that shed before flowering. Its striking appearance and fragrance make it a popular choice for orchid enthusiasts.
Masdevallia pachyura
Masdevallia pachyura is a captivating orchid species from South America, particularly Ecuador and Peru, known for its small to medium-sized flowers with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. It requires cool to intermediate temperatures, high humidity, and filtered light to thrive.
Cattleya loddigesii
Cattleya loddigesii, known as the "corsage orchid," is native to Brazil and neighboring countries. It produces flowers with purple, pink, or white petals and a yellow throat, requiring bright, indirect light and moderate humidity.
Coryanthes leucocorys
Coryanthes leucocorys is an orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, known for its medium size and adaptability to a range of temperatures. This epiphytic plant is a fascinating addition to any orchid collection.
Coelogyne pulverula
Coelogyne pulverula is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has single leaves and spikes of pale pink flowers with a prominent yellow and white lip. This orchid blooms in winter and thrives in moderate to bright indirect light and high humidity.
Cypripedium 'Cleo Pinkepank'
Cypripedium 'Cleo Pinkepank' is a hybrid orchid with a striking terminal flower that has a violet-red top and white below. This woodland plant prefers well-drained, compost-rich soils and light, high shade. It is maintenance-free once established and primarily pollinated by bees.