Braided Orchid (Angraecum distichum)
Epidendroideae Angraecum Braided Orchid Angraecum distichum (1814) Botanical Description Highly unusual for its foliage, which grows in a tight, “braided” or ladder-like pattern along the stem. It produces tiny, shell-like white flowers from the leaf axils almost continuously throughout the year. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification […]
Long-tailed Orchid (Plectrelminthus caudatus)
Epidendroideae Plectrelminthus Long-tailed Orchid Plectrelminthus caudatus (1838) Botanical Description Features large, greenish-white flowers with a twisted, corkscrew-like nectar spur that can reach 10 inches in length. It is a monopodial orchid that resembles a Vanda but with a distinctly African floral structure. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific […]
Fish-bone Orchid (Podangis dactyloceras)
Epidendroideae Podangis Fish-bone Orchid Podangis dactyloceras (1895) Botanical Description A fan-shaped miniature orchid with translucent, bell-shaped flowers. The blooms are pure white and grow in small clusters, appearing like tiny glass bells hanging between the succulent, fan-like leaves. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification Subfamily Epidendroideae Tribe […]
Spider Orchid, Scorpion Orchid (Arachnis flos-aeris)
Epidendroideae Arachnis Spider Orchid, Scorpion Orchid Arachnis flos-aeris (1753) Botanical Description A climbing, vine-like orchid that can reach several meters in length. The flowers are large and spidery, featuring yellow petals with dark maroon bars. It is commonly used as a cut flower due to its longevity and unique shape. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species […]
Philippine Amesiella (Amesiella philippinensis)
Epidendroideae Amesiella Philippine Amesiella Amesiella philippinensis (1919) Botanical Description A miniature monopodial orchid endemic to the Philippines. Despite its small size, it produces relatively large, snowy white flowers with a long nectar spur and a fragrance reminiscent of gardenias. Hardiness & Conservation Fragile / Rare Status: Endangered • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification Subfamily Epidendroideae […]