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Subfamily: EPIDENDROIDEAE
Tribe: EPIDENDREAE I (New World)
Subtribe: PLEUROTHALLIDINAE

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 Masdevallia Spiderman - Intermediate - Mounted - $ 20
(Copper Angel X lehmannii) each flower spike holds two yellow-orange speckled flowers - the long tails curl attractively when the bloom has be open for a few days - fragrant. Mature.


 
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Tribe: MAXILLARIEAE
Subtribe: ONCIDIINAE

 

This item is a recent addition Oncidium Twinkle Yellow Form - Intermediate - Potted - $ 25
IN SPIKE ! A bright yellow form of this very popular, easy and fragrant orchid - great windowsill plant! Mature.


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This item is a recent addition Oncidium Twinkle red form - Intermediate - Potted - $ 25
Beautiful red flowers cover this easy to grow plant - strong cherry chocolate fragrance - easy to grow - blooms several times a year. Mature.


 
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Tribe: COELOGYNEAE
Subtribe: COELOGYNINAE

 

 Coelogyne fimbriata - Intermediate - Potted - India - $ 18
1 inch pseudobulbs are accented by paired 2 ½ inch leaves - light yellow flowers sport a finely fringed chestnut veined lip - climbing - fragrant. Mature.


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Tribe: DENDROBIEAE
Subtribe: DENDROBIINAE

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 Cadetia taylori - Intermediate to Warm - Potted - Australia - $ 20
Slender succulent green leaves atop straight stems - tufted appearance - 1/3 inch crystalline white flowers with velvety contrasting lip - fragrant - 3 to 4 inch plant. Mature.


 
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This item is a recent addition Dendrobium auriculatum - Warm to Intermediate - Potted - Philippines - $ 25
Attractive 6 inch plants are robust growers -alternating narrow leaves clasp the thin unbranched stems creating a bamboo effect - 2 inch individual white flowers are well displayed near the top of the stem and have pleasant rose fragrance - the spade shaped lip is greenish yellow at the base - lovely in or out of flower. Blooming Size.


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This item is a recent addition Dendrobium kingianum - Intermediate - Potted - Australia - $ 30
In Spike! beautiful clumpy plants in 4 ½ inch pots with multiple spikes ready to open - sprays of dark pink flowers with a fabulous fragrance- winter-spring bloomer. Mature.


 
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 Dendrobium oligophyllum - Intermediate to Warm - Potted - Thailand - $ 18
Two to three inch light green canes bear alternating one inch leaves - flowers appear along the canes frequently but most heavily in the early summer - each fragrant white flower has a prominent lip suffused with green in the throat - a charming miniature. Mature.


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 Dendrobium striolatum - Intermediate - Mounted - Australia - $ 20
Terete 3 to 4 inch leaves - ¾ inch greenish-yellow flowers with a white frilled lip - grows quickly to specimen plant size - fragrant. Mature.


 
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 Dendrobium unicum - Intermediate - Potted - Thailand - $ 20
Lovely soft orange flowers are large for size of plant - orange petals curl backward leaving the pinkish-tan lip jutting forward - copious amounts of flowers - fragrance of tangerines. Mature.


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Tribe: EPIDENDREAE I (New World)
Subtribe: LAELIINAE

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 Brassavola nodosa var. grandiflora - Intermediate to Warm - Potted - Central America - $ 20
Known as the 'Lady of the night' orchid due to its seductive evening perfume - narrow pencil-like growths may reach 12 inches at maturity - one to several 3 inch showy white flowers emerge from newest growth - sepals and petals are greenish and the spoon shaped lip is white - this variety known for very large flowers - great for a sunny window. Blooming Size.


 
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 Encyclia cochleata - Intermediate - Potted - Mexico - $ 18
Line breed from two exceptional clones - upside down flowers have almost black shell-shaped lip with long green twirling petals and sepals - fragrant flowers resemble a school of octopuses - blooms for months - recommended for beginner - these seedlings are vigorous growers and should flower in about a year. Seedling.


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 Encyclia radiata - Intermediate - Potted - Mexico - $ 18
Clustered spindle shaped pseudobulbs - densely flowered spike emerges from paired 6 inch leaves - inverted flowers are greenish white with radiating purple veins in the lip - very fragrant - 6 inch seedlings. Seedling.


 
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Subtribe: PLEUROTHALLIDINAE

 

This item is a recent addition Stelis hirtella - Intermediate - Potted - Peru - $ 20
Tiny plant with many sprays of white flowers with red center - floriferous - blooms several times a year. Mature.


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 Stelis pusilla - Intermediate - Potted - Ecuador - $ 15
IN SPIKE! 1 inch plant bears many 2 inch stems of tiny pure yellow sweetly scented flowers. Mature.


 
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Tribe: EPIDENDREAE II (Old World)
Subtribe: POLYSTACHYINAE

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 Polystachya clareae - Intermediate - Potted - Madagascar - $ 18
Branched sprays of vivid orange upside down flowers on lime green compact plant - vigorous grower could bloom within 18 months. Seedling.


 
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Tribe: MAXILLARIEAE
Subtribe: MAXILLARIINAE

 

 Maxillaria juergensii 'Mattie' CCM/AOS - Intermediate - Mounted - Brazil - $ 25
Cascading growth creates a waterfall of 2 inch needle-like leaves - ¾ inch glossy burgundy flowers emerge from the foliage - balsam scent - frequent bloomer - attractive in or out of flower. Mature.


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 Maxillaria tenuifolia - Intermediate - Potted - Mexico - $ 20
Dark red flowers have white lip speckled with red - 12 inch grassy leaves - fragrance of coconut - makes a beautiful specimen plant - needs bright light to flower. Mature.


 
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 Maxillaria variabilis yellow - Intermediate - Potted - Mexico - $ 18
Ascending growth habit sets off bright yellow flowers around base of pseudobulbs - easy to grow and flower - blooms often - fragrant. Mature.


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Subtribe: ONCIDIINAE

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 Miltonia flavescens - Intermediate to Warm - Potted - Brazil - $ 20
Tall sprays of 3 inch starry cream white flowers - ruffled white lip is spotted and barred with plum - fragrant. Mature.


 
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 Miltonia spectabilis var. virginalis - Intermediate to Warm - Mounted - Brazil - $ 25
Glistening white 2 inch flowers bloom twice a year - easy to grow 8 inch plant. Mature.


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 Odontoglossum praestans - Intermediate - Potted - Peru & Ecuador - $ 18
Vigorous seedlings from an outcross of two lovely Peruvian clones - up to 12 flowers are held on compact spikes making a beautiful display - each bloom is yellow mottled and spotted with brown with a light yellow to white patch on the lip - lovely scent - the warmest growing of the species. Near Blooming Size.


 
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 Osmoglossum pulchellum - Intermediate - Potted - Central America - $ 18
Dense sprays of waxy white flowers with a bright yellow crest - flowers are long lasting and have a strong sweet fragrance - seedlings in 2 ¼ inch pots to bloom in two years - uncommon in cultivation. Near Blooming Size.


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Subtribe: STANHOPEINAE

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 Stanhopea martiana - Intermediate to Warm - Potted - Mexico - $ 18
Clusters of large voluptuous waxy white flowers with red spots radiating from center - strong fragrance - rare - seedlings to bloom in two years or less. Near Blooming Size.


 
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Subtribe: ZYGOPETALINAE

 

 Cochleanthes aromatica - Intermediate - Potted - Costa Rica & Panama - $ 18
8-10 inch plant when mature has soft green leaves with fan shaped growth - 3 inch flowers are lime green with a large white and pink lip - clean strong fragrance - seedlings in 2 inch pots Seedling.


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 Zygopetalum mackayi - Intermediate - Potted - Brazil - $ 18
Waxy long lasting flowers are yellowish green with mahogany blotches on tall stately inflorescences - large white lip is striped with purple - soft leaved plant is quite attractive - strong pleasant fragrance - 5 inch seedlings. Seedling.


 
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Tribe: VANDEAE
Subtribe: AERANGIDINAE

 

 Aerangis fastuosa - Warm to Intermediate - Potted - Madagascar - $ 25
IN SPIKE! small phalaenopsis like plant with round olive green leaves - large white flowers with fabulous night fragrance - a very attractive minature. Mature.


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 Aerangis hyaloides - Warm to Intermediate - Mounted - Madagascar - $ 20
Syn. pumila - 2 inch plants disappear beneath clouds of fragrant white flowers. Mature.


 
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Subtribe: AERIDINAE

 

 Amesiella monticola - Intermediate to Warm - Potted - Philippines - $ 25
Small phalaenopsis-like plant with 1 ½ inch light green leaves - large waxy white flowers with yellow in the throat - wonderful perfume. Mature.


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 Neofinetia falcata - Intermediate - Potted - Japan - $ 30
Growth habit is a miniature version of a strap leaf vanda - plant variable in size up to 6 inches - inflorescence bears five or six crystalline white spurred flowers - nice multigrowth plants - lovely strong fragrance - summer bloomer. Mature.


 
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This item is a recent addition Sedirea japonica - Intermediate - Potted - Japan - $ 30
Resembles a small phalaenopsis plant - flower spikes carry up to eight ivory flowers barred and spotted with fuschia - strong delightful fragrance. Blooming Size.


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This item is a recent addition Trichoglottis pusilla - Warm to Intermediate - Mounted - Java - $ 25
Clusters of white flowers with candy stripes on small ladder-like plants - fabulous strong fragrance - blooms twice a year. Mature.


 
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Subtribe: ANGRAECINAE

 

 Angraecum didieri - Intermediate - Potted - Madagascar - $ 20
Large starry white flower with a long spur and a spade shaped lip dwarfs the dark green stiff leaves on this 2 inch miniature - night fragrant. Mature.


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Updated: 2/4/2012