(Cymbidium hookerianum)
Epidendroideae Cymbidium Cymbidium hookerianum (1866) Botanical Description A high-altitude species prized for its very large, apple-green flowers with a spotted lip. It requires cool nights to initiate blooming and is a cornerstone of “cool-growing” Cymbidium hybrids. Hardiness & Conservation Care Required Status: Vulnerable • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification Subfamily Epidendroideae Tribe Cymbidieae Subtribe Cymbidiinae […]
Guinea Orchid (Eulophia guineensis)
Epidendroideae Eulophia Guinea Orchid Eulophia guineensis (1823) Botanical Description A deciduous terrestrial orchid with attractive, pleated leaves and tall spikes of pink or purple flowers. It is one of the more common African orchids found in cultivation. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification Subfamily Epidendroideae Tribe Cymbidieae […]
Spider Orchid (Brassia caudata)
Epidendroideae Brassia Spider Orchid Brassia caudata (1813) Botanical Description Features exceptionally long, thin sepals that give the flower a spider-like appearance. This evolution is designed to attract spider-hunting wasps, which attempt to sting the flower and inadvertently pollinate it. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification Subfamily Epidendroideae […]
Equitant Oncidium (Tolumnia variegata)
Epidendroideae Tolumnia Equitant Oncidium Tolumnia variegata (1837) Botanical Description A miniature, “fan-shaped” orchid that does not possess pseudobulbs. It grows on thin twigs in the wild and produces large, colorful blooms relative to its tiny size, often appearing in varied patterns. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification […]
Coconut Orchid (Maxillariella tenuifolia)
Epidendroideae Maxillariella Coconut Orchid Maxillariella tenuifolia (1837) Botanical Description Though recently moved from the Maxillaria genus, it remains a favorite for its deep red, waxy flowers that smell exactly like toasted coconut or suntan lotion. It grows in a “rambling” grass-like clump. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific […]