Orchid Species
Pure Botanical Heritage: Natural Orchid Species
Explore our collection of true orchid species—nature's original masterpieces, unchanged by hybridization. These are the wild orchids that inspired centuries of botanical exploration and continue to captivate serious collectors with their authentic beauty and fascinating natural history.
Why Species Orchids Matter:
- Botanical Authenticity: Pure species as they exist in nature, not human-created hybrids
- Conservation Value: Many species face habitat loss in the wild, making cultivation important for preservation
- Discovery Stories: Each species has a unique tale of botanical exploration and discovery
- Natural Adaptation: Evolved over millennia to thrive in specific ecosystems, from cloud forests to tropical lowlands
- Genetic Foundation: These are the parent plants behind many popular hybrid orchids
Natural Habitats & Origins: Our species orchids represent diverse ecosystems from around the world—misty mountain slopes in the Andes, humid rainforests of Southeast Asia, cool cloud forests of Central America, and rocky outcrops of Madagascar. Understanding their natural habitat helps recreate ideal growing conditions at home.
For the Serious Collector: Species orchids appeal to growers who appreciate botanical accuracy, natural diversity, and the challenge of cultivating plants true to their wild origins. Many species offer unique characteristics rarely found in mass-produced hybrids, including distinctive fragrances, unusual flower forms, and specific blooming patterns tied to seasonal changes.
Growing Considerations: Species orchids range from beginner-friendly to advanced difficulty levels. Each variety includes information about its natural habitat, which guides care requirements including temperature ranges, humidity levels, and light preferences. Some species are more forgiving than their hybrid descendants, while others require precise conditions.
Perfect for: Collectors building reference collections, enthusiasts interested in orchid evolution and taxonomy, growers seeking authentic botanical specimens, and those who value the heritage and story behind each plant.
Pure Botanical Heritage: Natural Orchid Species
Explore our collection of true orchid species—nature's original masterpieces, unchanged by hybridization. These are the wild orchids that inspired centuries of botanical exploration and continue to captivate serious collectors with their authentic beauty and fascinating natural history.
Why Species Orchids Matter:
- Botanical Authenticity: Pure species as they exist in nature, not human-created hybrids
- Conservation Value: Many species face habitat loss in the wild, making cultivation important for preservation
- Discovery Stories: Each species has a unique tale of botanical exploration and discovery
- Natural Adaptation: Evolved over millennia to thrive in specific ecosystems, from...
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Phal. bellina f. fire shape is a rare variation of the much popular bellina with a striking elongated petals. Blooms are very fragrant similar to the bellina Standard compact Phal species endemic to Borneo, an epiphyte found growing in canopy of trees with abundant shaded light and allows...Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This Phalaenopsis bellina var. coerulea is a sibling crossed species. Lovely Blue splashes of colour on the bottom sepals, with hints of the same blue on the centre of the petals. The lip also is the same blue. This species is a rare one to find....Regular price $150.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to the Philippines, this species blooms with large sprays of flowers on several branching spikes when grown to maturity. Do not remove the flower spikes when finished blooming, as they simply go dormant until the next year's flowering season. This species is closely...Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A mericlone of one of the best Psychopsis ever produced with beautiful light green foliage covered in mahogany checks and spots. The flower spikes can get 18 inches to 2 feet tall and will produce a single large butterfly-like flower that lasts 3 weeks...Regular price $155.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This species dendrobium is native to Indonesia and parts of the Western Pacific. The plant has large leaves, and prefers shady areas to avoid damage to the leaves. Plant blooms from spring to late summer with 15 to 25 flowers. Flowers are fragrant and...Regular price $700.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Stanhopea oculata is a species of orchid occurring from Mexico to Colombia and southeastern Brazil. They like semi deep shade and mine perform well in sphagnum moss with some wood chips and charcoal added. On offer this is an advanced size plant is growing in 100 mm pot.Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Laos and southern Vietnam in Kontum Province at elevations around 538 meters as a warm growing epiphyte that blooms in the winter. Plants for sale are seedlings in 50mm tubes.Regular price $38.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cool growing epiphyte with fusiform, slightly compressed pseudobulbs carrying up to 10 dark green, plicate, elliptic-lanceolate, leaves that blooms in the late spring on a basal, 14 [35 cm] long, ascending and then pendant, racemose, several [8] flowered inflorescence arising on a partially developed...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a beautiful fragrant Vanda species mature seedling (not in spike) growing in a 50mm tube from Yunnan China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.The color can vary from brighter yellow to a darker yellow with spotting. The flowers produce a strong vanilla...Regular price $38.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A widely distributed, coastal, medium sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte and occasional terrestrial found in Papua and New Guinea, Queensland Australia and surrounding islands at elevations of 0 to 600 meters that grows exposed on solitary trees in full sun and can be...Regular price $38.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda luzonica is a species of vanda, a flower of the orchid family. It is a rare type of orchid and is endangered. Vanda luzonica is named after the island of Luzon in the Philippines.Vanda luzonica is epiphytic and can grow quite large(growing up...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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It is a warm to cool-intermediate grower that does well when it is allowed to approach dryness between waterings during the growing season and a bit drier in the winter. I fertilize at every watering at the rate of 1/4 teaspoon per gallon and...Regular price $28.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda merrillii is an species in the genus Vanda. Plant blooms in the spring with ten to fifteen 5 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant. Plants are found growing in Luzon at elevations around 500 meters. Plants are best grown in hanging baskets or mounted and require bright to...Regular price $20.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A very cool African species with superb fuzzy red flowers that look rather sinister. This is a warm growing species so for best results keep the potting mix a bit drier between watering in winter. New Zealand Moss is best. Flask containing 20 plus...Regular price $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A Central American, medium sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte and occasional lithophyte with a single [rarely 2] leaf of dry areas and wooded regions in seasonally dry, deciduous forests at an elevation of sea-level to 1700 meters on exposed tree trunks where they...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Myanmar, Thailand and Borneo in conjunction with limestone rocks at elevations around sealevel to 500 meters near rivers as a miniature sized, hot to to warm growing epiphyte or sometimes lithophyte with deciduous leaves with an erect or ascending stem enveloped by...Regular price $150.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Phalaenopsis parishii is native to Eastern Himalaya, Assam in India, Moulmein in Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. It is a miniature sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte with elliptic to obovate, fleshy, pendant, leaves. The leaves are 5-15 cm long. If the hydration level is not...Regular price $130.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium officinale is native to Southeast Asia and has been used as a medicinal plant in China and other nearby countries. The medicine made from it is acquired from the canes when they are boiled and made into a tea. There are antibiotic and...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This is a wonderful species, extremely rare, exotic Indian Dendrobium orchid growing in 50mm tube, it is easy to care for and is truly a show winner with its stunning array of flowers. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Espirito Santo state of Brazil as a small sized, warm to cool growing rupicolus orchid with huge, peculiar, tapering truncated pseudobulbs carrying erect leaves that blooms in the late fall on an inflorescence equal to the length of the leaves which is...Regular price $160.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Matto Grossa, DF and Goias State of Brazil as well as Santa Cruz Bolivia and Paraguay along rivers on roughbarked trees at the edges of high cliffs in full sun and with ample air circulation at elevations of 170 to 700 meters...Regular price $225.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This is a wonderful Vanda species native to India. Semi-terete leaves make for a smaller stature than most strap-leafed vandas. The flowers have a wonderful contrast with tan/brown petals and sepals and a purple lip. Smells like s'mores! Humidity: 55% – 85%Temperature Range: Winter (12.8-25°C) |...Regular price $200.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda jennae is an species in the genus Vanda. Vanda jennae is a species of Vanda endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was discovered in 2005 by Jaap J. Vermeulen and Peter O'Byrne. Plant blooms in the spring and fall with several flowers. On offer the orchid is big...Regular price $275.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda coerulescens, also known as sky-blue vanda, is a species of monopodial orchid native to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, India, eastern Himalayas, southern Yunnan province in China, Myanmar and Thailand. On offer the orchid is flowering size, just finishing the flowers.Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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