the orchidPhile September 2017 PRE-ORDER LIST
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This list replaces & supersedes all previous lists. All orders are filled in the order in which they are received and are subject to prior sale.
Prices are listed in US Dollars
OF SPECIAL NOTE: We have now added a new section to show some of our first-bloom One-of-a-Kind novelty seedlings (not mericlones), many of which are from Dragon Tree Eagle breeding lines that we’ve purchased from some of the cutting-edge breeding programs in Taiwan. These are available on a First Come-First Serve basis ~ and each photo is of the actual seedling being offered. Also, be aware that Phal. bellina, Phal. violacea and the many novelty hybrids bred from them are very slow to reach blooming size and, as a result, are more expensive.
We’ve also expanded our collection of miniature Vandaceous, miniature Dendrobiums & divisions of some of our select Paphs ~ all of which grow & flower happily with our Phals. Each genus is put into their own category after our Phal. listings.
Most plants are in 2.7” pots as first or second bloomers unless otherwise noted as being fully mature in 4” pots
PLEASE NOTE: Stock quantities of 6 or fewer are noted in parens
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR OUR MAIL ORDER CLIENTS: In the winter or during inclement weather, shipments may be delayed pending more moderate weather conditions. Shipping is either via FedEx Ground or Air depending on final destination. We reserve the right to withdraw any offering from sale and to limit quantities. We guarantee all plants to be true to identity to the best of our knowledge. However, since many come in from Taiwan, we have to assume they are properly labeled as to their species or hybrid name. We make no warranty as to the productiveness of any plants sold since culture conditions vary widely.
Although we do our utmost to pack carefully, we are not responsible for damage to buds or flowers due to shipping if buyer specifically requests these plants ~ therefore, risk is assumed by buyer for buds or flowers on plants shipped at this stage Safe arrival of a healthy orchid plant is guaranteed.
Packing & Shipping Charges: Based on the total of your order, a minimum of 10% for packing plus the actual FedEx shipping cost will be charged. We use FedEx Ground for all 1-3 day deliveries within our delivery zone since Ground shipping rates are much more reasonable than Air. If heat packs are requested, they will be provided at an additional charge.
SIZE DEFINITIONS:
PF = Previously flowered, fully mature Blooming Size plants F = Currently in flower (single spike unless otherwise noted) B = In bud (single spike unless otherwise noted) SP = In spike, just initiating to medium spike stage (single spike unless otherwise noted) BS = Blooming size (should flower in season) NBS = Near blooming size (approximately 1 year to flowering in season) S = about 2-3 years to flowering
PHAL SPECIES:
Most of these Phalaenopsis species are from Taiwan & were sibbed or selfed using very select parents. Phal. bellina, Phal. violacea and Phal. javanica are extremely slow to reach flowering size so we’re only offering Near Blooming or Blooming Size plants. As a result of their extra years to reach maturity, the pricing on these plants is higher than is usual for most of our Phal. species.
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. bellina fma. alba NBS $ 65 (3) (Sib Cross of FRAGRANT Species)
Rarely available but thanks to our annual trip to Taiwan, we were able to obtain a few seedlings from this newest sib cross of two alba clones ! These plants are just now reaching flowering size, being very slow to make it to maturity, and we’re expecting a much improved strain of this alba form of the species resulting from select sibbings and selfings created by this Taiwan nursery. Many will show a soft green picotee or tip on its segments. These plants will most likely spike up & flower for the first time this summer, producing just 1-2 flowers initially. However, if the spike remains green, do not remove it as it will add more buds in
addition to producing additional spikes. FRAGRANT !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS !
Phal. bellina fma. blue-green BS $ 65 (2) (Sib Cross of FRAGRANT Species)
This particular strain of the delightfully NEW fragrant Phal. bellina carries the newest LISTING breeding for a coerulean blue flush with the tips of its segments showing a much stronger green influence. An eye catching result and a brand new direction in sibbing Phal. bellina for unique new color contrasts.
FRAGRANT !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS !
COLOR VARIABLE
Phal. bellina fma. coerulea NBS $ 38 (1) (Sib Cross of FRAGRANT Species)
The fragrant & beautiful Phal. bellina in a new color form ! Typically, Phal. bellina has a central pink blush/flush on all its segments ~ however, this strain has a more cerulean blue to lavender flush which, along with its deep lavender lip, makes quite a statement. This species tends to continue to flower again on older inflorescences in addition to producing new so don’t remove them unless they turn yellow. We’re guessing this group is about a year to flowering & yet we’ve seen a couple spike up already showing their increased vigor as a sib cross ~ they sold immediately !
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE FRAGRANT !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS !
COLOR VARIABLE
CHING HUA NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. celebensis NBS $ 35 (Sib Cross of Species) (1)
Endemic to Sulawesi, this miniature species has beautifully mottled silvery grey-green leaves making it an attractive addition to any collection, even when not in flower ! Usually flowering from late summer to early fall, its tall inflorescences can literally be covered with successively opening semi-peloric flowers, all presented on a gracefully cascading display. This particular Phalaenopsis species is one of the few that does better in shade & kept moist year ‘round. Not often available & a really unique little treasure !
MINIATURE !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS !
JIAHO NURSERIES, TAIWAN
Phal. cornu-cervi fma. alba B/F $ 55 ’Peloric’ (3)
(Peloric 3-lip form of Species) 1-2 spikes
A perfect 3-lip clone of the alba form of this popular fragrant species ! The result NEW of a clonal shift, these have all been LISTING flowered to assure they are true to the mother plant without reverting back to the regular alba form. Beautifully flattened inflorescences will produce long-lasting waxy & full form fragrant yellow-green flowers on & off throughout the year. Cooler temperatures & brighter light in fall/winter produce the lime green segments as in the photo. Summer
flowers tend to be more yellow in their sepal color. In addition to producing new (Actual photo of this clone) spikes each year, previously flowered spikes remain green & continue to add additional buds and branches off & on year ‘round !
FRAGRANT !
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
BS $ 95 Phal. javanica alba (2)
(Rare alba form of Species)
A unique opportunity to obtain a stem NEW prop of the elusive rare alba form of LISTING Phalaenopsis javanica, one of the most charming of all miniature Phalaenopsis species ! Culture is the same as for all Phal. javanicas ~ and although we grow them in small pots in NZ moss, they do equally well mounted. A rare addition to any Phalaenopsis species collection !
MICRO-MINI SPECIES
SP/B $ 75 Phal. javanica ‘Red’ (2)
(Species)
A stem prop of a select & extremely dark color form of this species with NEW emboldened RED stippling/striping ! LISTING We’ve already flowered several of this clone & they are quite striking in their color intensity as opposed to the regular form of Phal. javanica. Another must- have for any species and/or Phalaenopsis collection !
MICRO-MINI SPECIES
Phal. pulcherrima BS $ 48 ‘Royal Fuchsia’ (4N) (1)
(SELECT CLONE of Species)
Glowing fuchsia flowers grace this particular tetraploid clone of Phal. pulcherrima ! With its fabulously compact leaves & growth habit, this species can readily form basal keikis, in time producing a specimen plant for the most dramatic display. An easy grower which is temperature tolerant, this tetraploid form is producing more vigorous growth with longer lasting flowers !
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. violacea fma. coerulea NBS $ 42
(Sib cross of this Indigo form of Species) (1)
A sib-cross of this fragrant species coming from two dark indigo parents from the breeding lines of HP Norton combined with those of Krull Smith ! These have been vigorous growers and might very well make their first spikes within the coming year. As a sib cross, there will be some variation in the intensity of blue from one seedling to the next.
FRAGRANT !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS !
CHING HUA NURSERY, TAIWAN
MULTIFLORAL MINIATURES, COMPACT-GROWING BRIGHTLY COLORED NOVELTIES & EVEN SOME LARGER-FLOWERING STUNNERS:
Again, most of these clones are the result of the excellent Taiwanese breeding programs.
Many of the plants below were hand-picked from select nurseries over the last several years on our annual trips to Taiwan.
PLEASE NOTE: With many of the harlequins & the red or orange novelties, differences in light & temperature at various times of the year will cause some variation to occur in the flower color and/or intensity of their markings. Under warmer temperatures & more shaded conditions in the summer, many red novelty-type hybrids with yellow or orange in their breeding background will flower showing more of those colors. Under cooler temperatures & brighter light in the fall to winter months, the red pigment in the flowers is more strongly expressed resulting in solid red flowers. And those hybrids with a heavy harlequin influence will show their boldest and most vivid colors when bloomed under cooler temperatures & higher light.
In addition, many of the Phal. bellina and/or violacea-influenced novelties improve in color intensity, size and fuller form on their 2nd & 3rd flowerings, as do the actual species themselves.
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Chiada Hebe PF $ 22
’AAM1023A’
(I-Hsin Sesame x I-Hsin Canary)
A unique new color form of this great multi-floral mini ! Quite unlike what we expected, this clone has produced
wonderfully round 2” creamy white, heavy substance, flowers marked with
fine spotting on their lateral sepals,
reminiscent of a larger rounder Phal. stuartiana. Their heavy substance comes from their novelty harlequin-influenced parents, leading to a long-lasting display, with their amazing floriferousness an added and pleasant surprise. Great upright leaf habit & compact vigorously
branching spikes are in perfect proportion to each other. Great for limited space or under-lights culture. Just about as charming as a mini Phal can be !
MULTI-FLORAL MINI !
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Formosa Dream ‘M’ BS $ 48 (amabilis x lobbii) (3)
An adorable micro-miniature with a small NEW leaf span & charming compact spikes of
small white flowers accented by an LISTING orange lobbii-influenced lip ! When Phal. Formosa Dream was originally registered, Phal. aphrodite and Phal. parishii had not been separately identified so this name could have been registered by the
hybridizer using amabilis or aphrodite, and lobbii or parishii. As a result, the hybrid name applies to any combination
of these parents. However, from the full
flower form & the lip shape, we suspect
the cross is actually Phal. aphrodite x
Phal. parishii. Whatever the parentage,
it’s a great easy to grow micro-mini that
will fit easily into any collection and thrives under lower Phalaenopsis light !
MICRO MINI !
Phal. Gan Lin Black Diamond F $ 42 ’Montclair’ AM/AOS (4)
(Sogo Vivien x I-Hsin Chocolate) NEW A fabulous new multi-floral miniature LISTING harlequin that is hard to beat ! It was just awarded an AM/AOS by the American Orchid Society for its presentation of beautifully formed and intensely colored flowers. Although its flowers are about 2” in size, its compact leaf span is only about 8” with the flowers displayed on a wonderfully compact spike. Its pod parent, Sogo Vivien, keeps the leaf span small while its pollen parent, I-Hsin Chocolate, brings layer upon layer of rich dark harlequin color to its heavy substance flowers. Ideal for under-lights and space-challenged growing !
GAN LIN NURSERY, TAIWAN PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Hwu-Ann Golden PF $ 28 ‘Taida Honey’ (3)
(Sogo Pride x Tying Shin Spring)
A sensational mating of two of Tying Shin’s best waxy yellow novelty hybrids ! As first bloomers in just 2.7” pots, they were already producing 5+ buds on compact spikes (sometimes 2 spikes) over equally compact leaf spans. The mother plant we saw at the nursery was fully mature in a 4” pot with two branching spikes of long-lasting flowers. This little hybrid is a great step forward from Phal. Sogo Golden, one of our all- time favorites ! (PS: We forgot to smell the flowers so can’t tell you if they took on the fragrance of the parents or not ~ but our guess is that they did.)
TAIDA NURSERY, TAIWAN
FRAGRANT WAXY NOVELTY
Phal. Jia Ho Summer Love B/F $ 45 ‘Little Pixie’ HCC/AOS (2)
(Taisuco Micky x bellina) BS $ 38
Emboldened with mega-intensified dark NEW splashing/flaring from its harlequin- influenced multi-floral mini pod parent, LISTING Phal. Taisuco Micky, this new mini carries the heavy waxy flower substance & rich central flush from its pollen parent, Phal. bellina ! Super compact leaves allow it to be tucked easily into any
collection. A real eye-catcher which can flower more than once a year & can also continue to form buds on previously flowered spikes in addition to producing new !
FRAGRANT ! WAXY MULTI-FLORAL MINI JIAHO NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Joy Spring Canary NBS $ 48
’Taipei’ AM/AOS (2)
(Buena Jewel x Yungho Gelb Canary) NEW The very best of all the clones of Phal. LISTING Joy Spring Canary we have seen over the last few years ! Beautiful full form non- fading golden yellow fragrant waxy flowers are produced on compact spikes. And its fragrance is delightful due to a heavy infusion of three fragrant species in its immediate background: Phal. violacea, amboinensis & micholitzii !
FRAGRANT !
WAXY NOVELTY
Phal. K S Happy Eagle SP/B $ 48
’Sweet Fragrance’
(4) (Dragon Tree Eagle x Nobby’s Fox)
A select clone of the famous Phal. K S NEW Happy Eagle which could create some LISTING exciting new progeny ! ‘Sweet Fragrance’ has taken on the slightly larger flower size of its pollen parent, Phal. Nobby’s Fox, while still retaining the fabulous color and heavily flushed lateral sepals from its famous pod parent, Phal. Dragon Tree Eagle. A free-bloomer producing brightly colored waxy flowers, it has very compact round leaves and carries a delightfully sweet fragrance. As with most hybrids of this type of breeding, do not remove previously flowered spikes if they’re still green since they can continue to produce additional buds while at the same time producing more new spikes.
FRAGRANT WAXY NOVELTY
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. K S Sweet Diamond SP $ 35
’A08118’ 2 spikes
(Ching Ann Diamond x Sogo Golden)
A great mating of a multi-floral miniature NEW with a waxy novelty & a great new LISTING direction in this line of breeding ! Ching
Ann Diamond, a rich pink multi-floral, brings floriferousness to this hybrid while Sogo Golden, a waxy yellow novelty flower, adds its heavy substance, giving the flowers their beautiful sunset/salmon color. A sensational & extremely long-lasting miniature display with glowing color !
KUNG SIR NURSERY, TAIWAN
MULTI-FLORAL MINI
Phal. Lioulin Golden Age PF $ 33
’A09714’
(2) (Lioulin Dazzle x Fusheng’s Golden Age)
Fabulous clear yellow flowers offset with a bright red lip, these plants are only in 3” pots yet have already produced two branching spikes bearing a multitude of buds ! A ready brancher with nice compact spikes in perfect proportion to the plant, its full form flowers are 2 ½” in size, a nice mid-size between larger flowered hybrids & multi-floral miniatures. Both parents have contributed heavy substance to these flowers which translates to a long-lasting display !
TAIDA NURSERY, TAIWAN
MULTI-FLORAL MIDI
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Lioulin Moon PF $ 38
’OX1533’ FCC/AOS (1)
(Lioulin King x Lioulin Venus)
This particular clone of Lioulin Moon knocked everyone out with its color & floriferousness at the Taiwan Show ! Heavy substance brilliant yellow flowers of great full form are accented centrally with just a kiss of harlequin. And when fully mature, it can produce quite a show with multiple branching spikes. Of all the novelty-size yellow harlequins we’ve seen, this one is still our #1 favorite !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
BS $ 45 Phal. Little One (3) (hygrochila x japonica)
A great little hybrid that was originally a cross of two miniature Vandaceous NEW ! species & which has since been re- classified way too many times ! Originally it was a cross of Vandopsis parishii (now Phal. hygrochila) with Sedirea japonica (now Phal. japonica). Reclassifications aside, these plants produce beautifully spotted small waxy yellow flowers over very compact foliage. As a hybrid population, there will be a slight variation from one plant to another but all have flowered with the same wonderfully spotted flowers & lips. Robust & easy growers !
MINI !
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Liu’s Cute Angel F $ 45 ‘KF#3’ AM/AOS 2 spikes (3)
(Jiaho Cherry x lobbii) $ 38 Just awarded an 82 point AM/AOS from PF our recent Cape & Islands Orchid Show exhibit ! A delightful 2-tone multi-floral mini with that fabulously contrasting
broad brilliant red-orange lobbii-type lip ! Capable of producing multitudes of branching spikes for an amazingly
floriferous presentation ~ and they are now spiking again in just 6 months. The charm of this particular clone is that the petals & dorsal sepal are pink with the contrast of white bi-color accented lateral sepals, providing the perfect backdrop to enhance its fabulous lip !
MULTI-FLORAL MINI !
FROM LIU’S NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. Miki Galaxy ‘69’ BS $ 28 (2) (Miki Queen x Chian Xen Pearl)
This modern red harlequin hybrid NEW
produces huge, almost 5”, wonderfully LISTING flat flowers on gracefully cascading
inflorescences, each flower perfectly presented on the spike for the ultimate display ! Recipient of a Silver Medal from TOGA, it also won the Best Phalaenopsis honor at the 2017 Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Show. Its harlequin breeding background has resulted in a velvety dark harlequin suffusion which almost totally covers the flowers, revealing just a fine picotee around all its segments. One of the very best from this line of breeding for flower size, presentation & its eye-popping “wow” factor !
MIKI ORCHIDS, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Natsume’s Berry PF $ 95 ’Little Treasure’ (2) 3” pot (Orig: Phal. (Yu Pin Natsume x Fuller’s Berry) ‘OX 1659’) BS $ 75
(3) Another clone using the great miniature 2” pot harlequin parent, Fuller’s Berry !
Combined with Yu Pin Natsume, it has created cardboard-substance flowers that are almost black & are FRAGRANT…our
photo, shot at the show with a flash, doesn’t begin to capture how really “almost black” these flowers are (due to
the flash reflecting back to the camera). Mated with Yu Pin Natsume, another heavily marked harlequin mini, its rich dark color is the result of layer upon layer of harlequin suffusion coming from both parents, producing a thick flower with heavy color pigment and no hint of any other color. These plants have already flowered once, producing 2 branching spikes in just a 2.7” pot and will continue to produce flowers on previously (NOTE: this was just formally registered bloomed spikes in addition to creating with the RHS under the above name rather new…a couple which were cut back just 2 than as months ago are already spiking again. A Phal. Ebony Sweet Gem as previously cutting-edge “almost black” multi-floral expected) mini !
FRAGRANT !
MULTI-FLORAL WAXY MINI !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. OX Black Tea SP $ 45 ‘OX1707’ AM/AOS (6)
(Coral Lake x OX Spot Queen) 2 spikes !
When granted its 86 point AM/AOS at the Taiwan International Orchid Show, this spectacular clone was bearing 12 brilliantly striped harlequin-emboldened NEW flowers on one cascading inflorescence ! LISTING Its burgundy spotting coalesced along its
bold stripes as a result of its harlequin parent, softening towards its edges with a fine white picotee. Flower size was almost 4” & it presented a dramatically vivid result combining the best of both parents.
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. OX Cheese ‘OX1658’ PF $ 42 (3) (OX Little King x Fuller’s Cheese)
When we visited OX Nursery in Taiwan, we saw a bench run of this particular NEW harlequin multi-floral miniature which immediately drew our eyes ! Multitudes LISTING of 4.5cm (1.75”) heavy substance flowers cascaded from wonderfully compact spikes, its velvety blackened-burgundy harlequin intensity nothing short of outstanding. One of the best of all multi- floral miniature harlequins we have seen !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. OX Diamond ‘OX1719’ PF $ 48 (1) (Brother Sara Gold x Haur Jin Diamond)
Another NEW LISTING clone to be released by OX Nurseries ~ the name was NEW just shared with us on our recent trip to Taiwan ! Exciting yellow 2 ½” flowers LISTING dramatically accented with dark burgundy harlequin spotting outlining all their segments. And their heavier substance leads to a longer-lasting display. Intensity of harlequin patterning will vary with light & temperature during bud formation ~ the photo shows the harlequin marks during warmer & more shaded conditions. A fabulous surprise
to see how the harlequin patterning,
especially on the petals, seems to outline the shape of the flower. A real eye- catcher !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. OX Flamenco ‘Bailando’ SP $ 58 2 spikes (OX Success x OX Firebird)
4” pots (4)
A stunning larger flowering harlequin, producing flowers almost 4” in size ! What sets this particular hybrid apart is NEW its soft pink picotee & pure white lip LISTING against layer upon layer of harlequin spots which have fused to create its rich and velvety burgundy color. The Very absolute newest direction in harlequin limited ! breeding for floriferousness & dramatic patterning ! (These plants are from a small test run done by OX &, as a result, are in very limited supply.)
NEW HARLEQUIN !
FROM OX NURSERIES, TAIWAN
Phal. OX Golden Apple PF $ 28 ’OX1595’ AM/AOS
(Fusheng Sweet Paradise x OX Spot Queen)
Just awarded at the Taiwan International
Orchid Show, this is an outrageous new
novelty-size harlequin with stable & unique patterning which is consistent from one flower to the next ! This is the only clone from this cross that has been dominant for its harlequin heritage. Non- fading golden yellow flowers, 9cm in size, are kissed with a touch of white around their harlequin-haloed column, with the harlequin patterning radiating out & leaving a narrow yellow picotee around all the segments. Beautifully finished with a bold ruby-red lip, this clone from
OX Nurseries took on the best of both parents producing a flower totally different from the rest of this hybrid’s progeny. A must for the newest in larger flowering yellow harlequin breeding !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. OX Golden Song PF $ 25 ‘OX1634’
(Surf Song x Sunrise Star)
A great new mini from one of our most favorite miniature waxy yellow parents, giving a unique & surprising result ! Its
central flush of salmon-orange comes from Surf Song, known for its beautiful art shade flowers. The yellow background color and smaller 6.2cm (2.5”) flower size is thanks to the pollen parent, Sunrise Star, one of our favorite waxy minis. While Surf Song rounded out the flowers of Sunrise Star beautifully, Sunrise Star gave it the smaller size waxy flowers & a branching compact flowering & growth habit. A wonderful display over compact leaves of something totally different in cutting- edge miniature yellow novelty breeding !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. OX Honey Moon SP $ 42 ‘OX1677’
(OX Honey x Yu Pin Easter Island)
Phal. Yu Pin Easter Island has bred some sensational “big lip” hybrids & OX Honey NEW Moon is no exception ! Fully round flat 8.3cm white flowers are beautifully LISTING finished with a broad flat “big lip” heavily flushed with rich pink, leaving a charming white picotee. Gracefully cascading spikes present each flower perfectly spaced for the ultimate impact. Our newest “big lip” with what we consider to
be essential from this line of breeding ~ a lip that’s flat & broad, tucked right up into
the flower with no gap showing through the lateral sepals ~ a lip that’s truly resembling a petal !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. OX Little Prince B/F $ 42 ‘OX1712’ (5) 2 spikes (Chih Shang’s Stripes x OX Black Jack)
This multi-floral mini harlequin hybrid is NEW so new, having just been produced as a LISTING test run by OX Nurseries, that they just released its name to me on our recent trip to Taiwan ! A vigorous grower, we were totally taken with its harlequin & splash petal patterning on a smaller 6.8cm flower, creating quite an abundant presentation. Its candy stripe pod parent was emboldened by OX Black Jack, the harlequin parent, resulting in a great mix of harlequin and splash accents. And its degree of harlequin markings does vary according to light & temperature with the boldest patterning occurring under cooler & brighter conditions. We’ve also flowered a few that were charmingly peloric !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. OX Prince PF $ 28 ‘OX1480’ AM/AOS
(OX Black Jack x Leopard Prince)
Seen & awarded at the 2014 Taiwan International Orchid Show, this particular clone of OX Prince displayed 12 full round flowers on a single branching inflorescence ! Firm substance on its 4+” flowers adds to the longevity of its satiny display. Harlequin-influenced spotting over its white background makes quite a dramatic statement !
OX NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Vandaenopsis Pulcherrimin BS $ 48 ’M’ (1)
(pulcherrima v. champornensis x Asctm. miniatum) NEW An exciting new direction in breeding for LISTING intergeneric Phalaenopsis ! The pod paren is the famous white splash petal form of Phalaenopsis (Doritis) pulcherrima. Bred to the miniature Vandaceous species, Ascocentrum miniatum, the result has been a great compact leaf span producing spikes bearing multitudes of splash-petal flowers reminiscent of the halo of brilliant rays from the sun. Perfectly finished with a vibrant yellow-orange lip, it’s a great mix of both parents, taking the best from each to produce cutting-edge intergeneric Phalaenopsis breeding. One of the best of this new direction in Phal. intergeneric hybridizing !
FRAGRANT !
WAXY NOVELTY
Phal. Samera fma. coerulea BS $ 48
(bellina fma. coerulea x violacea fma. coerulea)
Every seedling from this population has NEW flowered as coerulea…and they’re a great LISTING step up from the coerulea forms of their species parentage in addition to being much easier to grow & flower than either of their species parents ! When grown cooler & brighter in the fall, the flowers are beautifully flat and full, appearing on compact spikes over gently wavy leaf spans. Being one-of-a-kind seedlings, there will be a slight variation in the coerulea intensity from one plant to the next, but all will express their coerulea heritage. Very slow to reach this blooming size but well worth the wait !
FRAGRANT !
WAXY NOVELTY
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Sogo Golden PF $ 45 ‘Fangtastic’ AM/AOS
(Sogo Manager x Sogo Medal)
One of the best of great waxy non-fading yellows, this clone of Dtps. Sogo Golden is a perfect example of great ! With its compact leaf span producing multiple sets of firm leaves, it flowers on strong upright self-supporting spikes. Displaying a very compact spike habit due to its Sogo Medal pollen parent, its non-fading waxy yellow flowers actually become even richer in color as they mature and emit a light fragrance on a warm day. But what really sets this clone apart and immediately draws the eye is its contrast of a dramatic white center and white lip, the white center becoming even more pronounced under warmer temperatures.
FRAGRANT
SOGO NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. Taida Golden Diamond PF $ 33 ‘Taida Huang Fei’
(Taida Golden Manager x Diamond Beauty) NEW LISTING Compact spikes and leaves make this particular clone of Phal. Taida Golden
Diamond special ! As first bloomers in just 2.7” pots, they’ve made 2-3 spikes per plant. Fabulous non-fading golden yellow color with the dramatic central accent of deep burgundy harlequin. This particular harlequin is amazingly stable, producing its harlequin accent only in the center of each flower without any erratic odd harlequin spots anywhere else on the flower. One of the best clones from
this hybrid for its fuller form waxy flowers & non-fading brilliant yellow color !
FROM TAIDA NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Taida King’s Caroline PF $ 33 ’Taida White Skirt’ (1)
(Ever-spring King x Ho’s Little Caroline)
The newest Taida King’s Caroline to be released, this clone perfectly melds the
harlequin influence of Ever-spring King
with the candy-striping of Ho’s Little Caroline, leaving a bold white picotee around its petals & sepals. Heavy substance flowers were produced on two spikes, as first bloomers, while the plants were in just 3” pots. When fully mature, we expect vigorously branching compact spikes of burgundy-red harlequin- accented flowers !
MULTIFLORAL MINIATURE !
FROM TAIDA NURSERY, TAIWAN
Dtps. Taida Sunflower Boy PF $ 28 ’Taida Apollo’ (3)
(Mei Dar Green x Taida Sunflower Diamond)
This particular hybrid caught our eye across a huge greenhouse for its brilliant mid-size non-fading yellow flowers, each further enhanced by a central white halo & bold red lip ! Once fully mature, these
plants produce strong branching spikes in perfect proportion to their leaves. A great shot of heavy substance & amazingly long-lasting sunshine flowers to brighten any collection !
MULTI-FLORAL MIDI !
TAIDA NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. Taisuco Anna PF $ 25 ‘MC2616C’ (2) (Hilo Lip x Taisuco Carol)
Its Phal. Hilo Lip parentage brought the white lip to this hybrid while Taisuco Carol made it a much easier plant to grow & flower in addition to producing a much
richer pink to show the most contrast
with its lip ! Dramatic naturally cascading spikes allow each flower to be displayed to its ultimate ~ a Hilo Lip-type
classic with the advantage of added vigor & ease of growth !
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Taisuco Micky ‘Taisuco’ PF $ 22 (1) (Taida Little Sweetie x Sogo Vivien)
A multi-floral mini emboldened with rich
burgundy splash petals from its
harlequin heritage ! Compact leaf spans
& spikes make this an easy & charming addition to any small space growing
conditions. This particular clone tends to bloom more than once a year, upon
reaching full maturity producing multitudes of vigorously branching spikes. Perfect for windowsill, under- lights and space-challenged growing. An outstanding & dramatic addition to any collection !
MULTI-FLORAL MINI ! TAIDA NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. Tzu Chiang Sapphire BS $ 38 ’Baby Blue’ (1)
(Tzu Chiang Lilac x pulcherrima)
NEW A robust and compact grower, Phal. Tzu Chiang Sapphire has proven to be our LISTING best summer bloomer ! It’s immediate background is a combination of three summer blooming species, Phal. pulcherrima, tetraspis and micholitzii, resulting in a flower spike that will continue to add even more buds and flowers throughout the summer. Its 3.2
cm flowers have a soft blue flush, boldly accented with a rich dark blue lip. A great choice for summer’s heat and perfect for space-challenged collections, providing a delightful bouquet.
FRAGRANT MULTI-FLORAL MINI !
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Yen Shuai Sweet Girl BS $ 48 ‘M’
(Little Gem Stripes x Tzu Chiang Prince) NEW LISTING
Phal. Little Gem Stripes has been a sensational parent in multi-floral miniature breeding, producing amazingly floriferous compact branching spikes ! Combined with Phal. Tzu Chiang Prince, a waxy yellow novelty, the result has been the best of both parents ~ giving us a long lasting waxy yellow multi-floral miniature. Capable of flowering more than once a year, it can continue to add buds on previously flowered inflorescences in addition to creating new.
WAXY MULTI-FLORAL MINI
Phal. Younghome Little Snow PF $ 25
‘M’
(Younghome Veilgem x Timothy Christopher)
One of the newest minis to be bred with the famous Phal. Timothy Christopher, producing small very round flowers on readily branching compact spikes. The particular charm of this little hybrid is its broad lip which is perfectly balanced against the pure white flowers. For a multi-mini white, this particular hybrid lasts forever ~ we had one plant in six show exhibits over a 3-month period & by the last show the flowers were still as fresh as the day they opened ~ a definite plus & a real little charmer !
MULTI-FLORAL MINI !
YOUNGHOME NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Younghome Ray SP $ 33 (5) ‘M’ 2 spikes
(Sogo Wedding x Sogo Ray) First
bloomers About as cute as a mini can get ! This little hybrid is just loaded with white multi-floral minis in its breeding background, many of which have great NEW colored lips ! The result has been this LISTING super mini with an adorable rich pink striped lip to add another dimension to its presentation. We sold out of these rapidly a couple of years ago & have just obtained a few more. Great compact leaves & spikes ~ easily tucked almost anywhere !
MULTI-FLORAL MINI !
FROM YOUNGHOME NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. Yu Pin Burgundy SP $ 33
’YPM5037’ AM/AOS PF $ 25 (Little Gem Stripes x Yu Pin Red Angel)
We awarded this particular clone,
‘YPM5037’, at the Taiwan International
Orchid Show for its charmingly small flowers graced with crisply defined &
boldly colored harlequin accents ! The
plant, when awarded as a first bloomer,
had produced two branching spikes bearing 40 flowers around 6.2cm in size. Amazingly vigorous growers, already producing 2 spikes in just 2.7” pots, its patterning is vivid & striking for harlequin-influenced breeding. Multitudes of intensely colored flowers on gently cascading spikes…tends to flower more than once a year !
MULTI-FLORAL MINI !
YU PIN NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. (Yu Pin Fireworks PF $ 35 x Yu Pin Polar Star) ‘LIP62’ F $ 48
4” pots
(3) Yu Pin Fireworks created the Big Lip 2 spikes while Yu Pin Polar Star brought in its
multi-floral miniature habit and harlequin accents ! This particular clone has been amazingly floriferous, giving a good NEW flower count with branching spikes. And we love the rich burgundy “mustache” at LISTING the top of each lip. The very first of multi- floral miniature “Big Lip” harlequin clones to be released !
BIG LIP MULTI-FLORAL MINI !
YU PIN NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. Yu Pin Polar Star PF $ 25 ’YPM5091’ AM/AOS (2)
(Little Gem Stripes x Chian Xen Pearl)
Although this hybrid’s harlequin patterning is extremely similar to Yu Pin Burgundy, the flowers are slightly larger in size (7.5-8.0 cm) due to the larger pollen parent, the famous Chian Xen Pearl ! Beautifully round flat flowers perfectly presented on the spikes for the ultimate shingling appearance usually
only seen with larger flowered hybrids, also thanks to the influence of Chian Xen
Pearl. Like many harlequin hybrids of this type of breeding, cooler & brighter growing conditions will produce the most vivid colors.
MULTI-FLORAL MINI !
YU PIN NURSERY, TAIWAN
PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE
Phal. Yu Pin White Swan ‘LIP50’ PF $ 33 (Yu Pin Fireworks x Sogo Yukidian) (1)
Sogo Yukidian is a famous full-form large classic white ~ combined with the “big
lip” Yu Pin Fireworks, this new hybrid takes on the best of both parents ! Tall
gracefully arching spikes will readily
branch on a fully mature plant. And the “big lip” is what we like to see from this line of breeding where the lip is broad & flat, resembling a petal rather than a lip. One of the best for this breeding !
BIG LIP LARGE FLOWER !
YU PIN NURSERY, TAIWAN
Phal. (Yungho Gelblitz x venosa) BS $ 48 x Hannover Passion (2)
Carrying the potential to produce solid red flowers, this new hybrid is just loaded BRAND with waxy fragrant species in its breeding NEW ! background ! The resulting progeny will span the range from soft to rich yellow,
heavily marked with rich red barring from their species heritage ~ with some so
heavily overlaid with red barring as to
appear solid red. We’re guessing they
will be fragrant due to their richly fragrant parentage but cannot guarantee it.
WAXY NOVELTY !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS
FIRST BLOOM ONE-OF-A-KIND NOVELTY SEEDLINGS (all are in 2.7” pots):
All of our novelty or select seedlings flowered for the first time for us this past summer ~ and with Phal. bellina in the background of many, as first bloomers they will initially produce only 1-3 flowers on their first spikes. This particular type of breeding is extremely slow to grow to flowering maturity, unlike many other Phalaenopsis, due to the heavy influence of waxy Phal species in its background. For this line of breeding we leave any still-green spikes on the plants since they will most likely add more buds to these spikes in addition to producing new spikes at their next flowering. Some people choose to remove the initial spikes & give the energy back to the plant. However, we’ve never noticed (with this line of novelty-type breeding) that it doesn’t make much, if any, difference in the overall vigor of the plant since their breeding background carries the tendency to retain older spikes. Also, with this kind of breeding, flower form, color and size improve enormously with their 2nd & 3rd flowerings. But ~ the real bonus to owning a One-of-a-Kind plant is that you can give it your own clonal name !
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Phal. (Meidarland Bellina Age PF $ 35 x Yungho Princess Gelb) #1
One-of-a-Kind Select seedling !
The first to flower for us from this new fragrant novelty hybrid ! Picking up its yellow background from both parents & the central flush from K S Happy Eagle,
one of the parents of Meidarland Bellina Age, it also shows the influence of Phal. amboinensis from the Yungho Princess
Gelb parent. We expect this to be a sensational flower when it grows up ~ with its color intensifying & its form & size filling out even more ! Actual photo of #1 WAXY FRAGRANT NOVELTY !
MEIDARLAND NURSERY, TAIWAN
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLING !
Phal. Meidarland Sunlight (#6) PF $ 125 One-of-a-Kind Select seedling !
(Golden Sun x Ld’s Bear King ‘Red King’)
Another great red seedling from this mega-heavy substance population ! This particular plant flowered in the summer & is showing some veining in darker red
from the breeding background of both parents – a typical shift in color under warmer temperatures and more shaded conditions. When flowered under cooler & brighter conditions, we expect that the flowers will be solid red & with much fuller form as has been true for this entire seedling population.
WAXY FRAGRANT NOVELTY ! Actual photo of #6 MITUO NURSERY, TAIWAN
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLING !
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Phal. (Yaphon Surprise Happiness PF $ 45 x Shingher Pure Love) #3
One-of-a-Kind Select seedling !
Very FRAGRANT first bloomer from this
new seedling population ~ the color is a red-pink due to summer’s heat but we expect that, as it continues to flower from prior spikes in the cooler fall-spring months, these flowers will become a solid red.
Actual photo of #3 WAXY FRAGRANT NOVELTY !
YAPHON NURSERY, TAIWAN
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLING !
FRAGRANT MINIATURE CHINESE CYMBIDIUMS:
All the species listed below grow & flower easily WITH our Phals under the same light & WARMER temperature conditions since they are miniature growing Chinese species, requiring much lower light, less space & will grow under warmer temperatures than their larger cousins ~ they also don’t require the extreme chill of standard Cymbidiums in order to make their flower spikes and all tend to flower more than once a year, having no definite flowering season. One of these clones is just 6” in height – perfect for windowsill & under-lights growing !
We are particularly fond of the green & yellow flowering varieties with either delightfully compact or elegantly tall flower spikes. We’ve found that the traditional pale pink-burgundy colored flowers are just too muddy to stand out and make a statement.
The clone ‘Tian Cao’ also has the added charm of VARIEGATED FOLIAGE, meaning it’s attractive, even when not in flower ! Variegated foliage comes at a higher price because it’s greatly prized in Japanese & Chinese cultures, meaning the stronger the variegation, the more expensive the clone.
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Cymbidium ensifolium F $ 48 ’Bao Dao Xian Nu’ 4” pot (2)
(FRAGRANT Miniature Chinese Species)
Yellow-green flowers held just above the foliage make this a showy miniature ! Adding to its impact are the boldly marked burgundy-accented petals and lip, creating a great contrast. One of the more unique of our yellow-green flowering varieties !
FRAGRANT !
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Cymbidium ensifolium F $ 58 ’Qi Xian Nu’ 4” pot (2)
(FRAGRANT Miniature Chinese Species)
Ice green flowers with a soft yellow lip are produced in quantity right up to the tips of the foliage ~ what sets this clone apart are the green sepals making the perfect backdrop for its yellow petals & lip ! A well-grown plant can put on quite a show.
FRAGRANT !
Cymbidium goeringii PF $ 58 ’Tian Cao’ (3)
( Miniature FRAGRANT VARIEGATED Chinese Species)
A particular favorite of ours for its rich green flowers touched with a white lip ~ it’s also the smallest grower from among all our Chinese Cymbidiums ! Its beautiful foliage is lightly variegated just along the edges. The flowers are produced near the base of the foliage, usually one per inflorescence, the total
height of the plant being just 6” – but Photo Credit: Daryl Yerdon what a flower for such a small wonder !
FRAGRANT !
VARIEGATED FOLIAGE !
MINIATURE VANDACEOUS:
All these species & hybrids grow & flower easily WITH our Phals under the same light & temperature conditions since they are miniature growers, requiring much lower light than their larger-flowered cousins. Their plant forms are micro- miniature to compact growing, many of them readily forming basal keikis to become beautiful specimen plants producing multitudes of spikes. And most of them are also delightfully FRAGRANT !
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Aerangis citrata NBS $ 18
(MICRO MINI FRAGRANT Species)
Capable of producing multiple spikes from late winter through spring, this
MICRO MINI displays its pure white flowers on cascading sprays, beautifully arranged on the inflorescence. Easily grown potted or mounted for the best display. FRAGRANT at night !
MICRO-MINIATURE !
FRAGRANT !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS
Asctm. christensonianum PF $ 48 (1) (MINIATURE Species) NEW ! A MINIATURE member of the Vanda family with unusually red-tinted foliage when grown under high Phalaenopsis light ! However, this little gem actually does equally as well under shadier conditions than many members of this genus ~ it will also tolerate lower temperatures than other Ascocentrum species. We’ve had them flower at any point from spring through the fall on short 4-6” spikes bearing multitudes of its rich rose-pink flowers. Makes quite a charming display which is amazingly
long-lasting !
MINIATURE !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Chrisnetia Green Light BS $ 35 (2) (Christensonia vietnamica x Neof. falcata)
Super new miniature in intergeneric Vandaceous hybrids with the potential to produce green flowers from the influence
of the green species, Christensonia
vietnamica ! We’re expecting a few of this population to flower white like its pollen parent with the majority to flower in varying shades of green, highlighted with a pure white lip. No matter what the color of the progeny, these are great miniature growers, eventually producing multitudes of basal keikis, for the ultimate in a showy fragrant display !
FRAGRANT MINIATURE !
ONE-OF-A-KIND HYBRID SEEDLINGS
Christensonia vietnamica BS $ 28
(FRAGRANT MINIATURE Species)
A MINIATURE member of the Vanda family, a warm grower under lower Phal. light, which blooms in the late summer to early fall with spurred brilliant yellow- green flowers, each one perfectly accented with a pure white lip. We’ve been amazed at the fact that some have already flowered on relatively young plants in just 2” clay pots in moss !
FRAGRANT MINIATURE !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Gastrochilus bellinus BS $ 38
(FRAGRANT MINIATURE Species)
Endemic from Thailand to southern China & Laos, growing in dense forests. This miniature member of the Vandaceous family produces multitudes of FRAGRANT 1 ¾” deep golden yellow waxy flowers on compact spikes bearing 2-7 flowers per spike and blooms from late winter through spring. As a seedling population, the degree of burgundy spotting and blotching will vary from one plant to the next with all of them bearing the adorable fuzzy white lip & bright golden yellow callus. Those we have flowered so far have been heavily suffused with their burgundy-chocolate accents. A true charmer & perfect for lower Phalaenopsis light & temperature conditions, for windowsill & under lights growing !
FRAGRANT MINI !
JIAHO NURSERY, TAIWAN
ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS
Haraella retrocalla ‘Peloric’ SP/B $ 65 (2) (FRAGRANT MICRO-MINIATURE Species)
Producing petite FRAGRANT “perfectly NEW peloric” 3-lip flowers, this species is a micro-miniature capable of creating LISTING multiple spikes at the same time ! Easily grown under Phalaenopsis conditions, each pendant spike can produce up to 3 flowers successively from late spring through fall. We saw these in flower at our recent trip to Taiwan & fell in love with them. A collector’s dream and perfect for terrarium gardens !
FRAGRANT MICRO-MINI
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Microterangis hildebrandtii PF $ 28 ’Gold Country’ (5)
(now reclassified as Aerangis) Vigorous (FRAGRANT MINIATURE Species) multiple growth plants Producing multitudes of FRAGRANT petite brilliant orange flowers on gracefully cascading spikes, the flowers are beautifully presented so each can be enjoyed as opposed to the more crowded
flower spike presentation of Microterangis harriotiana. Easily grown & flowered under Phalaenopsis conditions, under lights or windowsill culture, & the perfect mini to tuck easily into any collection. Will readily produce multitudes of basal keikis for the ultimate display of its fragrant petite orange abundance ! Perfect for terrarium gardens.
FRAGRANT MICRO-MINI
Mystacidium capense NBS $ 25 (Species) (3)
(FRAGRANT MINIATURE Species) NEW Endemic to South Africa, this miniature clump-forming species is night-time LISTING
fragrant with jasmine scented flowers ! It loves shade & humidity and can be
grown cool to warm. In spring & summer it produces short 2-4” spikes carrying up to 12 beautifully fragrant pristine white flowers. Many choose to grow this species mounted for its best flowering display, but our small picture shows it can also be just as showy when grown in a pot. When in active growth keep evenly moist allowing only a slight drying out during the winter. We choose to grow ours in New Zealand moss for the most vigorous growth and even moisture supply. Perfect for terrarium gardens.
FRAGRANT MICRO-MINI PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Neostylis Baby Angel BS $ 22 Single (Lou Sneary x Neof. falcata) growth
2+ growths $ 28 A great new miniature, already producing basal keikis on its blooming size plants ! Lou Sneary brings in the blue genes to this hybrid while the clone of Neof. falcata brings in a touch of pink. From those we’ve flowered so far, the influence of each parent has been pretty evenly divided – half the population has had pink tips to the flowers & a great pink tail
while the other half has taken on the darker blue tips & tails from Lou Sneary. There’s also the potential that a few may flower solid pink or blue. Whatever the end result, they’re charming vigorous growers and delightfully fragrant !
FRAGRANT MINI !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS
Neostylis Lou Sneary x BS $ 28 (3) Christensoniana vietnamica
(FRAGRANT Miniature)
This great little fragrant miniature has been flowering with colors ranging from green to blue to white with blue tips ! Being a miniature, it’s perfectly happy growing & flowering under Phalaenopsis
conditions & when fully mature can produce multiple spikes on multiple growths creating the ultimate fragrant show. Easily tucked into any space- challenged collection !
FRAGRANT MINI !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Tuberolabium kotoense BS $ 25 (3) (Miniature Species)
Endemic only to Taiwan, this fragrant little wonder can produce spikes up to 11” long carrying multitudes of ½” flowers ! Its waxy fleshy flowers open
simultaneously, usually in the winter. Another perfect mini that tucks easily into any collection. We’ve already flowered a few of these in just 2” mesh pots. Loves semi-shade and intermediate to warm temperatures ~ perfect for growing under Phal conditions & great for space-challenged collections !
FRAGRANT MINI !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS
MINIATURE/COMPACT DENDROBIUMS:
All the plants listed below grow & flower easily WITH our Phals under the same light & temperature conditions since they are miniature growing species or hybrids, requiring much lower light than their larger cousins and no chill in order to set their buds – often flowering more than once a year, they put on quite a show for their diminutive size !
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Dendrobium Angel Baby PF $ 38 ’Little Darling’ AM/AOS (4)
(Snow Baby x Snow Angel) Husky multi- An adorable, and very miniature, nobile- growth type Dendrobium which, when grown plants warmer, does not drop its leaves ! When we received the AM/AOS on this clone, it was showing off with 46 flowers on 12 spikes emerging from three 16cm tall canes. A little stunner with FRAGRANT
white flowers delightfully set off with an apple green throat in the lip – can flower 3-4 times a year without needing a chill period like most nobile-influenced Dendrobiums. A rewarding little mini for windowsill or under-lights growing !
NOTE: This particular mini, despite being a Dendrobium, seems to prefer to be grown in moss with an even moisture supply. We initially grew them in bark & lost each one ~ they love the moss !
FRAGRANT MINI !
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Den. bracteosum fma. roseum PF $ 28 (1) (FRAGRANT Species)
A great miniature species from Papua and New Guinea, its canes growing no taller than 6-12” in height ! A spring NEW through fall bloomer, it produces dense LISTING racemes in ball-like clusters of rich rose fragrant waxy and extremely long-lasting flowers. Easily grown & flowered with Phalaenopsis under hot to warm conditions, when fully mature it can
produce quite a show !
FRAGRANT !
LOW LIGHT MINIATURE !
Den. Enobi Purple PF $ 25 ‘Splash’ AM/AOS
(Enobi Komachi x Laguna Princess)
This miniature Dendrobium received its AM/AOS at the Taiwan International Orchid Show in 2011 with 251 flowers & buds on 21 gracefully arching spikes. We’ve flowered them all to assure that they all are splash-petal – some of the mericlone population reverted back so always ask if the grower has seen the flowers. Once fully mature, they will flower more than once a year, on new
canes & previously flowered canes. A real show stopper and a vigorous grower capable of becoming an amazing miniature specimen in very little time !
LOW LIGHT MINIATURE !
Den. Enobi Purple PF $ 55 ‘Little Thai Princess’ 4N (3)
(Enobi Komachi x Laguna Princess) NEW LISTING A clonal shift from the mericlone population of ‘Splash’ (pictured above) produced this more intensely splashed result with much heavier substance flowers due to its tetraploid influence !
AMAZING CLONAL SHIFT !
LOW LIGHT MINIATURE
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Dendrobium jenkinsii PF $ 28 (Syn. Den. aggregatumvar. jenkinsii) (1) (MICRO-MINI Species)
Multitudes of FRAGRANT pendulous short spikes of 2-4 flowers are produced primarily in the spring – bright golden yellow flowers with a deep gold lip. These are MICRO MINI multiple growth plants which will grow & flower beautifully under Phal. conditions. Most have flowered already with several spikes & are currently hardening off their new flowering growths !
FRAGRANT MICRO MINI !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS
GENEROUS MULTIPLE GROWTH PLANTS
Den. laevifolium B/F $ 38 (5) (Miniature Species) NEW Just laden with multitudes of brilliant deep electric pink buds & flowers, this LISTING mini-miniature Dendrobium species thrives under Phalaenopsis conditions ! And this particular sib cross has been producing electric rich pink flowers in multitudes. It’s flowers glow with glossy color & have much heavier substance than average for a Dendrobium species which equates to a much longer flowering. An easy grower & great space saver, its long-lasting flowers provide a display that can last for weeks. Its mature canes are deciduous, at which point the buds emerge from the apex of each cane. Reduce watering & fertilizer only slightly after flowering until new growth is initiated in the spring.
MINI MINIATURE !
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Den. tobaense var. giganteum PF $ 55 (1) (Fragrant Compact-growing Species) NEW Exotic doesn’t begin to describe this amazing species ! A rare miniature, it LISTING creates 2-3 large fragrant green flowers on each spike, all sequentially produced along the length of each cane, all carrying the sweet fragrance of jasmine. Its impact is highlighted with a bright orange lip. Long lasting flowers with the ultimate in outrageously exotic !
FRAGRANT !
Den. Ueang Pheung PF $ 25
(jenkinsii x lindleyi)
The particular charm of this FRAGRANT MICRO MINI is that while it retains the miniature leaf habit of Den. jenkinsii, it took on the greater floriferousness of Den lindleyi, producing multitudes of large flowers on cascading spikes, producing more flowers and buds than Den. jenkinsii’s habit of 2-4 flowers per spike. Will flower winter to spring on newly maturing growths !
NOTE: We’ve found this little hybrid does equally well whether grown in moss or a bark mix – and it readily makes the transition from moss to bark without missing a beat.
FRAGRANT MICRO MINI !
ONE-OF-A-KIND HYBRID SEEDLINGS !
GENEROUS MULTIPLE GROWTH PLANTS
PAPHIOPEDILUMS:
Many of our Paphiopedilums are divisions of select plants from our collection ~ and are growing and flowering under the same conditions as our Phalaenopsis. Our particular favorites are miniatures from the parvi family, especially those with micranthum, armeniacum & delenatii as parents, and the larger growing, always grand & showy multiflorals, using philippinense or rothschildianum as parents. Pricing will vary according to the number of growths of each division/plant. Number of growths for each provided on request.
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Paph. Armeni White ‘Beau’ BS $ 48
(armeniacum x delenatii) (1)
We selected this particular clone from a population of seedlings that we flowered for its beautiful full-form round petals & bright golden yellow staminode ! It simply stood out from the rest.
MINIATURE !
FIRST-RELEASE DIVISION FROM OUR SELECT CLONE
Paph. Baroness Byford BS $ 45 (1) (Stone Lovely x In-Charm White)
In-Charm Nursery in Taiwan has made some amazing hybrids, this being one of them ! Heavy substance flowers create a NEW ! long-lasting display.
Paph. China Moon BS $ 45 (1) (Greyi x armeniacum)
Taking the best from both parents in its full round form, concolor yellow color and burgundy stippling, this particular NEW ! Paph. is a division of one of our select clones ! We have not yet assigned it a clonal name but will be doing so as soon as the mother plant flowers again !
Paph. Deena Nicol ‘orchidPhile’ PF $ 85 (1) (philippinense x glanduliferum)
We love Paph. philippinense hybrids for their compact growth, well-defined striping & twisted petals. This has been NEW ! one of our favorites from all we’ve flowered ! Slow to reach maturity but well worth the wait, we selected this seedling from several we have flowered for its well-defined crisp marks & great petals ~ makes the ultimate dramatic
statement when in full multi-floral bloom !
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Paph. Dollgoldi BS $ 65 (1) (rothschildianum x armeniacum)
This particular multi-floral, due to the fact that Paph. rothschildianum is the pod parent, is very slow to mature to blooming size. But when it does flower, NEW ! it’s extremely showy & colorful !
Paph. Fumi’s Delight BS $ 35 (1) (armeniacum x micranthum)
A super primary hybrid perfectly melding two “bubble gum” pouch species ! Rich yellow flowers are overlaid with distinct NEW ! red-brown tessellation on its petals & dorsal sepal. Capable of producing up to two flowers on each strong upright inflorescence ~ beautifully mottled leaves
add to its charm, in flower or not !
Paph. Green Paradise BS $ 45 (4) (Maiden Paradise x Olympian Paradise)
This has been a great novelty hybrid, producing large waxy chartreuse green long-lasting flowers on very compact spikes ! NEW !
Paph. Magic Lantern BS $ 35 (4) (micranthum x delenatii)
A famous primary hybrid that never ceases to draw the eye ! Beautifully mottled foliage serves as a backdrop for NEW ! its vivid pink pouch & petals. Rich raspberry tessellation adds a special touch to the petals. Nice compact growth & flowering habit !
PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE
Paph. Misty Dell ‘Pooh’ BS $ 45 (1) (Magic Lantern x delenatii)
One of two select clones of this almost primary hybrid ! Wonderful round & full petals, held proudly on the flowers, make NEW ! a bold statement. Although its color is not as dark as other clones we’ve seen, its gentle light mulberry margins and
pouch create a gentle contrast against its
white dorsal sepal !
Paph. spicerianum BS $ 35 (1) (Miniature Species)
Another one of our favorite Paph. species for its hooded charm ! Compact growing with well-defined accents ~ this species NEW ! belongs in every collection.
OTHER GENERA:
All the plants listed below grow & flower easily WITH our Phals under the same light & temperature conditions since most are miniature or micro-miniature growing species or hybrids, requiring much lower light than their larger cousins – they can put on quite a show for their compact size ! We also have divisions of several of our selected Cattleyas which we’ve grown & marked as exceptional from seedling populations – however, since we didn’t take pictures of many when they were flowering, we will only bring divisions in bud or flower due to the variation among several clones of the same select hybrid.
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Bnfd. Gilded Tower PF $ 28 ’Mystic Maze’ HCC/AOS (2)
(Summit x Gilded Urchin)
Although we don’t normally grow, or even choose to carry, the more common & readily available mericlones of the Oncidium family, we have always loved this particular plant for its exotic presentation & amazingly long-lasting display of dramatic color ! The color combination is extraordinary, olive green with chocolate brown blotches. And as the perfect finishing accent, its golden- yellow lip is beautifully marked with chestnut brown. The flowers can reach 4” in size with a fully mature plant capable of producing more than 15 flowers per beautifully arching spike. Unlike many of the more common Oncidinae, this hybrid’s heavy substance flowers mean a much longer lasting display of its exotic presentation !
Bulbophyllum falcatum PF $ 28 ’Standing Tall’ AM/AOS (3)
( Species) MICRO-MINIATURE
Although we don’t grow many Multi- Bulbophyllums, we’ve always found Bulb. growth falcatum to be an easy-grower which plants ! remains small and loves hanging out with the Phals! Adorable little flowers are produced each spring on flattened inflorescences. Can become a miniature specimen quickly !
DIVISIONS FROM OUR AWARDED MOTHER PLANT
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Bulb. falcatum fma. flaviforum PF $ 28 (3)
(MICRO-MINI Species) Multi- growth Another color form of this adorable – and plants ! floriferous – Bulbophyllum ! An easy- grower, even under lower light Phalaenopsis conditions, this plant seems to grow like a weed, producing early-late spring spikes of micro- miniature flowers on long cascading flattened inflorescences, with this
particular color form producing flowers with more yellow than is typical for the common form. Perfect for windowsill or under-lights growing.
MICRO-MINIATURE !
Bulb. falcatum fma. velutina PF $ 33 ’Gold Country’ CCE/AOS (3)
Vigorous (RARE COLOR FORM of Multi- MICRO-MINI Species) growth plants !
Endemic to Ghana & the Ivory Coast, this
hot to warm growing species is the more NEW ! rare DEEP RICH BURGUNDY-RED color
form of this easy-growing species ! Producing a slightly longer inflorescence than other forms of this species, its many yellow-based flowers are so heavily suffused with red-purple spots as to appear solid red, flowering successively along an 11” inflorescence, usually late winter to early spring. Best grown under shady Phalaenopsis conditions, we’ve found this as easy a grower as other forms of Bulb. falcatum with the added punch of its deep burgundy-red color. Readily grows to specimen size !
MICRO-MINIATURE !
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Burr. Sunkissed ‘Buttercup’ (now Oncostelopsis) PF $ 28 (2) (Living Fire x Catatante)
Although we don’t carry many Oncidium mericlones, this particular one has always been a favorite for its adorable yellow flowers, floriferousness, ready branching habit and tendency to flower more often than others in this genus ! Compact growth, compact branching spikes and beautifully round pseudobulbs add to its charm. New flowering growths are just initiating. Its multitude of small golden yellow flowers are charmingly ruffled and add a welcome ray of sunshine to any collection !
Cochleanthes amazonica PF $ 33 (possible 4N population) Husky (Species sib cross) multi- growth
A great sibbing of two select clones of plants this species ! These have been blooming with larger size, fuller form flowers with amazingly heavy substance, & more distinct & dramatic purple striping on their lips than is typical for this species, leading us to wonder if this might be a 4N population. An easy grower under Phalaenopsis conditions, they will produce several spikes on each maturing growth with each spike bearing 1-2 flowers ~ just when we think a mature growth has finally finished flowering, we find yet another spike forming on it. These are multi-growth husky plants that may still produce even more spikes. As our smaller photo shows, they are quite capable of making a real impact !
FRAGRANT !
ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS !
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Cl. Jumbo Grace PF $ 48 ’Jumbo Orchids’ (1)
(Rebecca Northen x Grace Dunn) NEW Clowesia Grace Dunn is one of our all LISTING time favorites from this genus ! With Cl. Jumbo Grace, Grace Dunn accounts for ¾ of the breeding background, producing wonderful 2.0cm flowers which have a fragrance like fresh ginger. When we purchased this particular group from Jumbo Orchids in Taiwan, his mother plant was boasting 75 flowers on 9 inflorescences. Although we sold out of these plants a few years ago, we always take a multi-growth robust division from our mother plant every time we repot it. We have only one division available for sale, just maturing its new growth in preparation for flowering this coming winter.
FRAGRANT MINI ! JUMBO ORCHIDS, TAIWAN
Cl. Rebecca Northen PF $ 38 ’Grapefruit Pink’ (2)
(Grace Dunn x rosea) NEW Both Cl. Grace Dunn, the pod parent, and LISTING this hybrid are our two most favorite Clowesias ! Not only do they stay small while producing a multitude of inflorescences, but they’re easy growers, usually flowering in the spring. After they go deciduous, we keep them lightly moist to keep their pseudobulbs plump and to help support their next great flowering. We have found that they do much better for us growing in New Zealand moss than in bark since the moss provides nice even moisture for the best most consistent growth. As a bonus they have a delightful citrus-y sweet fragrance !
FRAGRANT MINI !
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Cyc. barthiorum ‘Pink Dove’ PF $ 42 (1) (Species)
An easy-growing form of this great species, happily grown & flowered under NEW Phalaenopsis conditions ! Currently in LISTING just 2” pots, they’re already producing their first flower spikes. Female flowers
are solid yellow-green & larger than the male flowers (see both in the left-hand photo). Great cascading inflorescences on fully mature plants. A compact grower, this is well worth adding to every collection !
FRAGRANT !
Dendrochilum uncatum PF $ 22 (Syn. formosanum) (5)
(FRAGRANT MINIATURE Species) Multi- Wonderfully miniature yet capable of growth putting on quite a show with a multitude plants in of cascading sprays bearing petite ¼ - ½” just 2” lime green flowers ! Best grown in New pots ! Zealand sphagnum moss, kept damp, not wet. Happily grown under Phalaenopsis
conditions. The fully mature plant NEW ! pictured to the left is in just a 4” pot standing a mere 6-8” in height. These little wonders have already flowered once with multiple spikes.
FRAGRANT MINI !
Epi. Miracle Valley ‘Nodesheka’ B/F $ 22 (2) (Crystal Valley x Rose Valley)
Great miniature Epidendrum growing no NEW ! more than 6-10” in height ! Generous heads of flowers are produced as each new growth matures & if the plant is kept moist, it can continue to produce additional buds on the inflorescence. Attractively compact rounded leaves add to its charm, even when not in flower.
Easily grown under Phalaenopsis conditions, this little wonder gives every collection a great shot of vivid color without taking up any space !
FRAGRANT MINI !
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Fredclarkeara After Dark PF $ 45 ’Sunset Valley Orchids’ FCC/AOS (3)
(Mo. Painted Desert x Ctsm. Donna Wise) NEW !
Easily grown under Phalaenopsis conditions, this particular clone of Large Fredclarkeara After Dark produces tawny multiple green flowers, heavily spotted maroon growth plants over all ! Its heavy substance flowers with a waxy texture lead to a long-lasting display. In 2005 this plant was the recipient of the Merritt W. Huntington Award as the most outstanding plant awarded an FCC/AOS. When granted its FCC, it was vigorously displaying 48 flowers on three pendant inflorescences, all emerging from just one pseudobulb ! A great exhibit plant and a stunner when in flower. These plants are now just completing their new growths in preparation for early fall flowering.
Of special note: We shifted our exhibit plants of Fredclarkeara into New Zealand moss as an experiment to keep the deciduous growths plump & have noted that its even moisture supply helps keep
the older pseudobulbs from desiccating while giving increased vigor to the new growths.
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Fredclarkeara After Dark PF $ 48 ’SVO Black Pearl’ FCC/AOS (4)
(Mo. Painted Desert x Ctsm. Donna Wise) NEW !
Easily grown & flowered under Phal conditions, this particular highly awarded Large clone of After Dark is so dark it’s almost multiple BLACK ! Produces cascading spikes of growth multitudes of waxy long-lasting flowers in plants late winter, beginning its new pseudobulb growth in early spring. Much easier to grow than either of its parents with no need to withhold water during its leafless stage since the pseudobulbs are still growing & photosynthesizing for future growths ~ we lightly water the surface of their medium all winter & resume normal drenching at the onset of new growth in the spring. In addition, the arrangement of the flowers is perfection as opposed to similar “black” hybrids where the flowers simply don’t open well and arrange themselves on the spike properly. These plants are now just completing their new growths in preparation for early fall flowering.
Two important Plus Factors to this hybrid: It’s a vigorous grower ~ and it doesn’t shoot its pollen when jarred or moved. We showed our exhibit plant of this clone in three different shows last winter with no loss of pollen despite all the trips to and from !
Galeopetalum Starburst SP/B $ 45 ’Parkside’ AM/AOS (3)
(Galeottia fimbriata x Zygo. Jumpin Jack) NEW A great intergeneric Zygopetalum hybrid bearing large rich green flowers, LISTING accented with burgundy-brown barring and a broad brilliant burgundy-pink waterfall accented lip ! An easy-grower alongside Zygo. Advance Australia, under Phalaenopsis conditions, these plants make quite a statement with their dramatically large colorful flowers !
AMAZINGLY FRAGRANT !
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Habenaria erichmichaelii B/F $ 65
(Species) (1)
One of the earliest to flower of Habenaria species, this miniature is often confused with Habenaria rhodocheila, yet is distinctly different in its flowers and
foliage ! This species has a short stature bearing leaves with silvery-white spots. Its short erect 6” spike can carry 2-6
silvery-pink glowing flowers. Easily
grown & flowered with Phalaenopsis,
we’ve found they do extremely well grown
in New Zealand moss by following the
same culture as for Regnieri and
rhodocheila (see below). A new species
just recently discovered, endemic to China, Thailand and Malaysia !
Being seedlings, not mericlones, there will be a very slight variation from one seedling to the next.
MICRO-MINIATURE !
Habenaria Regnieri B/F $ 55
(carnea x rhodocheila) (2)
A fabulous mating of two great species of Habenaria, many clones of which have been recognized with AOS awards ! Its beautiful silver-green spotted pattern on the wavy green leaves make this plant attractive, even when not in flower – and its compact growth habit allows it to fit readily into any collection. Large flowers are produced in the fall from the new spring growths bearing stunning salmon- pink flowers, creating up to 22 flowers on each inflorescence, the flower size being about 1 ¼”. These plants are also
benefitting from great hybrid vigor as a
result of the mating of two species. Like
our comments below on growing
Habenaria rhodocheila, we follow the
same culture for this little hybrid – and it,
too, loves growing in New Zealand Moss ! Not available for the last two years, we were recently fortunate enough to obtain a few more from Taiwan.
Being seedlings, not mericlones, there will be slight variation from one seedling to the next. But all have flowered this beautiful salmon-pink!
MINIATURE !
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Habenaria rhodocheila B/F $ 45
(Species) (2)
We have been amazed at how easy to grow this Habenaria species has been ! Even when not in flower, their foliage is
beautifully marked. We’ve found that if we keep them just slightly moist with a light spritzing, not wet, when they go deciduous, they produce their spring growths readily. Allowing them to dry totally will most likely cause their loss
over the winter – we know, we used to follow the culture sheets & did just that – and they never came back ! We’ve also discovered that trying to grow them in a
bark mix is more than challenging, so we’ve switched to growing them in moss. This population has been extremely vigorous & is well worth adding to every collection. Plus, despite our initial doubts, they LOVE growing in the New Zealand moss ! We’ve been amazed at how really easy Habenarias are to grow & flower – just don’t follow any of the culture sheets & you’ll do great !
Being seedlings, not mericlones, there will be a very slight color variation from one seedling to the next.
MINIATURE !
Onc. (Gomesa) Moon Shadow PF $ 28 ’Tiger Tail’ AM/AOS (2)
(Cytocidium Hornet x Big Bee) NEW We’ve always loved the brilliant yellow flowers of Onc. (Gomesa) varicosa, LISTING especially with its boldly contrasting deep chocolate petals ! However, under
our growing conditions that particular species never did well at all. This little hybrid has lots of Onc. varicosa in its
breeding background, yet it is so much easier to grow & flower under our Phalaenopsis conditions. Vigorously branching spikes over miniature growths make this clone a sure winner !
MINIATURE !
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Pot. Lovely Fantasy BS $ 42 ‘orchidPhile’ (1)
(Love Sound x Fire Fantasy)
A rarely available division of our select clone of Pot. Lovely Fantasy ! Brilliant non-fading yellow flowers with the red splash on the tips of the petals & sepals mimicking the red accent on its broad lip. Capable of producing up to three large 7- 9 cm. flowers per inflorescence & can bloom more than once a year. Easily grown & flowered under Phalaenopsis
conditions & a beautifully compact plant with large showy flowers !
MINIATURE
DIVISION FROM SELECT CLONE
Pot. Young-Min Orange PF $ 28 ’Golden Satisfaction’ AM/AOS (2)
(Viola Nuggett x Lc. Trick or Treat) $ 42 In sheath (2) This spectacular clone of Pot. Young-Min Orange knocked all the AOS judges out with its amazingly floriferous display at the Taiwan International Orchid Show in 2010 & again this year. It was awarded in 2010 with over 150 flowers and buds borne on 20 inflorescences, a display of vivid fiery orange, capable of producing 7+ flowers per spike when fully mature. This year, when exhibited again in Taiwan at the show, it had virtually doubled in size ! These vigorous plants can flower twice a year with long-lasting lightly FRAGRANT flowers, their orange intensifying as the flower matures. Grows & flowers happily under Phalaenopsis conditions !
MINI-COMPACT GROWER !
MULTIPLE GROWTH PLANT
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Slc. Li Jiuan Love ‘Nippon’ PF $ 58 (1) (C. Cherry Chip x Slc. Hsinying Catherine)
Capable of flowering twice a year, this
great new compact Cattleya has it all ~
they just finished flowering in April & are in puffy bud again now ! Its white flowers have their petal tips just lightly kissed with the same rich lavender-pink as its showy lip. A great mix combining the breeding heritage of C. Angelwalker, C. intermedia and Slc. Love Sound. Can produce up to 6 flowers on a single inflorescence on a fully mature plant and blooms faithfully on every new growth !
FRAGRANT ! COMPACT CATTLEYA !
Slc. Sierra Gem ‘Coco’ BS $ 33 (1) (Hazel Boyd x Pole-Star)
Multitudes of miniature non-fading bright
golden yellow flowers are produced on miniature growth plants ! Its petals & sepals are tipped with red flaring, matching the red in its lip. A great little mini that can flower more than once a year.
MINIATURE !
DIVISION FROM SELECT CLONE
Soph. cernua BS $ 42 (4) (Micro-Mini Species) Husky multi- growth An absolutely adorable micro-miniature species from the Cattleya alliance ! plants
Easily grown in small spaces under Phalaenopsis conditions, this little species can flower several times a year NEW on multi-growth plants. Ideal for under- lights, windowsill & space-challenged LISTING
growing !
MICRO-MINI !
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Thecostele secunda PF $ 35 (1) (Micro-Mini Species) Husky Endemic to Malaysia and Borneo, this multi- growth miniature growing species is easily grown with Phalaenopsis ! Its leathery plant
dark green foliage is borne on flattened bulbs, and it flowers in the fall on a short pendulous inflorescence capable of NEW carrying over 17 flowers when fully
mature. Its 1” chartreuse lightly fragrant LISTING
flowers are marked with mahogany
accents longitudinally. For something truly unique and an easy grower, this species is really rewarding !
MICRO-MINI !
Zygo. Advance Australia PF $ 28 ’HOF’ AM/AOS
(Titanic x Helen-Ku)
We received an AM/AOS on this clone a few years ago & still feel it’s the best FRAGRANT Zygo around – a very easy and extremely compact grower, much better than most Zygopetalums available today which tend to really spread out & take over your growing space ! The waxy green sepals & petals are almost totally covered with chocolate brown blotches, and its broad lip is heavily overlaid with vivid purple right out to the narrow white picotee, a vast improvement over other Zygopetalum hybrids. As first bloomers they produced 3-4 flowers on their first spikes. As each plant continues to mature, expect to see up to two spikes per each new growth bearing up to six flowers on each spike and flowering more than once a year ~ multiple newly emerging growths only add to its delightfully fragrant bouquet ! A vigorous grower for this kind of breeding, it thrives when grown in New Zealand moss. Its heavy chocolate barring only varies with the light and temperature conditions (cooler & brighter versus warmer & shadier) when the spikes are forming. The absolute best of all Zygos. for its solid purple lip, rich rich color, full flat segments, delightful fragrance & great compact growth habit !
FRAGRANT !
GREAT COMPACT GROWER !