Commonly called Pansy Orchids, Miltoniopsis are from South America where they grow at altitudes in rainforest areas. Popular for the fragrant long lasting flowers, they are easy to grow indoors as long as you can protect them from both hot…
An intergeneric hybrid, and regarded as one of the best red orchids Burrageara Nelly Isler ‘Swiss Beauty’ not only produces large slightly fragrant flowers it can also flower twice a year and is easy to grow. This is thought to…
Bratonia (x Bratonia) are an intergeneric hybrid between Brassia and Miltonia orchid species. Sometimes labelled incorrectly as x Miltassia. Long lasting flowers and some amazing colours make this an orchid group well worth seeking out. Hybrids like these differ around…
Lycaste are an interesting group of orchids with both deciduous and evergreen types in the one genus. With around 30 species, and flower colours from white though to yellows, pinks and near purple they have a lot to offer. Flowers…
Commonly called the Boat Orchids, the genus Cymbidium consists of around 60 species mainly from tropical to sub tropical climates, however many at medium to high altitudes. Distribution is wide, from the Himalayas through southern China, Asia to northern Australia.…
Which clean white flowers Coelogyne cristata is an epiphytic orchid from the foothills of the Himalayas into Vietnam. The flowers are a beautiful white, ruffled petals with yellow markings. This a free flowering fragrant orchid that is relatively easy care…
Bulbophyllum bicolor is lithophytic, sometimes epiphytic orchid found on rocky cliff faces in Hong Kong, Vietnam and South East China. First identified in the early 1800s, it grows naturally in moss and leaf litter in these rocky areas usually near…
An easy care and reliable plant Laelia orchids are from Mexico and South America. The flowers are star shaped hence the common name of ‘Star Orchid’ Brilliant colours are a trademark and they vary from there creamy white of L.anceps…
A genus with around 200 species, Coelogyne Orchids are from the warm climates of south east Asia, but ranging from India and China through to New Guinea these orchids are a favourite with collectors. Many are large flowered and many…
With over 2000 Bulbophyllum orchids are one of the largest genus of orchids, many weird and wonderful species both epiphytic and lithophytic. Many species come from Thailand and Vietnam, some from Africa, South America and Australia. This wide range of…
A species orchid, Phalaenopsis equestris deserves a little more recognition than it gets. Originally found in Taiwan parts of China and the Phillipines this is an epiphytic plant that is easy to grow. It is not the ease of growing…
An orchid with a few names, Pleione formosana is also known as the ‘Windowsill Orchid’, ‘the ‘Peacock Orchid, and the ‘Taiwan Orchid’. Whatever you call it, Pleione formosana is an easy care orchid that grows well in the garden as…
A group of fairly hardy terrestrial (ground-dwelling) Orchids Dactylorhiza species such as Dactylorhiza fuchsii and D. maculata provide a colourful addition to the garden in spring. Dozens of species for the collector, however it is the hybrids that are mainly…
As far as terrestrial orchids go, Bletilla Striata are by far the easiest to grow. Attractive flower in spring and strappy grass like foliage these hardy orchids are a must. A spring flowering plant, Bletilla Striata are also known as…
With over 300 species and numerous cultivars Masdevallia Orchids are a large genus of ‘cool climate’ orchids. An excellent orchid for beginners due to the easy care nature. You can grow them indoors and outside, although they will need to…
The question is often asked, What is a Mericlone Orchid ? Simply put, a mericlone Orchids are vegetative clones of hybrid orchids. Technically they should be the same as the parent plant. However as they are grown from meriistematic tissue,…
Oncidium Orchids ( Onc )A epiphytic species, Oncidium Orchids have long lasting flowers and are a large group of orchids often refried to as the Oncidium alliance. They all belong to the Oncidinae group. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Dancing…
One of the more fascinating species from China is Paphiopedilum micranthum. It is the large bowl shaped lip that really makes this such an interesting species, and the star attraction at many orchid shows. With the petals on the flower…
A popular cooler climate Paphiopedilum Orchids ( paphs ) are native to China, India and South East Asia. A collectors favourite and often referred to as ‘slipper orchids’. Fairly easy to grow and popular with hybridisers popular species include P.…
Orchids are one of the most popular flowering plants in the world. With orchid species suitable for climates ranging from Tropical to the cooler growing species such as Masdevallias you will soon be in love with this genus. In our…
With 6 species from Asia to India, Rhynchostylis Orchids or ‘ Foxtail Orchids’ are a popular and with many species spectacular large growing fragrant tropical orchid. Rhynchostylis gigantea (pictured right) and Rhynchostylis retusa being two of the most sought after…
Pronounced – ah-si-NEE-ta A tropical species, Acineta Orchids are originally from South America and are most species are canopy growers (epiphytic) in the rain forests at high altitudes, so we have the twin requirements of humidity and cool nights. In…
From the warmer areas of Australia and New Guinea Sarcochilus orchids are an epiphytic orchid that seem to adapt to cooler, however not very cold climates. The species themselves are attractive, however as with many orchids it is the hybrids…
An epiphytic species, Aerangis Orchids are a popular orchid with collectors and A.Citrata, which is the lemon scented species, a wonderful perfume and A. luteo-alba which is pictures right, are perhaps two of the most widely grown of over 60…
Selenipedium Orchids are a ‘slipper orchid’ from Brazil. Species differ in flower coloring. S. aequinoctile has yellow flowers with an orange to red lip around the slipper. This is the species most readily available, however still very rare and difficult…
Beallara Orchids are a hybrid orchid. Beallara Marfitch Howards Dream being well known. Like many hybrids Beallara come in a range of colors and forms. Look for named hybrids from specialist Orchid Nurseries such as Beallara Dianna Dunn Gothic (Pictured…
Attractive terrestrial orchids, Zygopetalum orchids are relatively easy to care for and are much sought after by orchid enthusiasts. Popular with collectors as well as the cut flower industry where the long lasting flower blooms are highly valued. Zygopetalum Arthur…
With very attractive flowers, Cattleya Orchids are originally from Costa Rica and tropical South America. The large and colourful flowers make them a popular for hybridisation and many different named cultivars are available for sale. With over 100 species many…
When it comes to names ‘Lady Slipper Orchids’ is one that needs a little explanation. If we ask ‘What is a Lady Slipper Orchid’ we can end up with totally different species. The fascinating world of Lady Slipper orchids all…
One of the most beautiful cymbidium species of all is Cymbidium elegans, a species that is originally from Asia (India through to China). The flowers differ to many other cymbidium species, large drooping racemes of lemon yellow bell shaped flowers…
