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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Found in China, Assam India, eastern Himalayas, Myanamar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan and the Ryukyus at elevations of 500 to 2000 meters in shady, humid habitats with rocky substrates and is a large sized, warm to cool growing, terrestrial with obscure pseudobulbous, fleshy,...Regular price $175.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Bulbophyllum mastersianum “Master’s Bulbophyllum” is a miniature epiphyte from Borno and Moluccas that grows intermediate to hot. The umbels of flowers are quite showy and range from yellow to salmon in color. Plants grow well in small baskets or net pots. Whiskey bottle flask for...Regular price $140.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Origin: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama.Synonym: Epidendrum brassavolae, Encyclia brassavolae, Panarica brassavolae.Temperature: 15°-24°CWater: Water + mist regularlyHumidity: 60-80%.Flowers: Produces spikes with 4 to 14 waxy flowers. The flowers remind of the Brassavola genus.Flowering season: Spring, summerFlowering time: 4 to 6 weeksFragrance:...Regular price $55.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Malaysia and Myanmar in humid lowland forests at elevations of 300 to 1800 meters as a medium sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte with 2 to 4 leaves that blooms in the spring and summer on a suberect to arching, arching, paniculate...Regular price $23.50Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in penninsular Malaysia and the Philippines in montane forests on medium sized tree trunks at elevations above 1500 meters in heavy shade as a large sized, cool growing, monopodial epiphyte with an elongated stem carrying several, alternate, linear-oblong, recurved, oblique, truncate leaves that...Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda coerulea orchid is a medium to large sized, warm to cool growing, monopodial epiphyte, which can reach 75-150 cm long and 50 cm wide, with very stout stems carrying coriaceous, ligulate, distichous, conduplicate, obliquely tridentate apically leaves. The leaves are 8-25 cm long...Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium grande is an orchid species, a sympodial epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form. Light: Bright shade to gentle direct sunlight Water: Water when medium is completely dry Humidity: Average Medium: Well-draining medium. On offer the orchid is flowering size, not always available.Regular price $135.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to Southeast Asia, Dendrobium secundum is also known as the "Toothbrush Orchid" for the fact that all of its flowers appear on the same side of the stem, much like the bristles of a toothbrush. This semi-pendulous, cane-like species is found in dry lowland...Regular price $130.00Regular priceUnit price per
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It is the markings on the petals that give Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica its name. The petals vary in colour on this Phalaenopsis species from a pale yellow and white, the contrasting markings also vary from a range of pinks to yellows, always transverse on the petals. Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica...Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Phalaenopsis amabilis is an epiphytic orchid species. It is also known as East Indian butterfly plant and it produces 3-5 oval, fleshy leaves up to 50cm long. Long-lasting flowers are strongly scented and pure white in colour. They can measure up to 10cm wide...Regular price $125.00Regular 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 $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer the orchid is just finished flowers. We will send the plant barerooted. If you have any question please contact us.Regular price $310.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A wonderful compact evergreen Dendrobium cross amongst members of the Latouria section. Flowers are fragrant and long-lasting, and the plants may bloom several times in one year. Latouria Dendrobiums are nice because they can re-flower on the same growths several times, making for a large...Regular price $185.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium Engagement is an orchid hybrid originated by P.Spence in 2012. It is a cross of Den. engae x Den. shiraishii. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species. On offer the orchid is not always availabl. This...Regular price $180.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This name is a synonym of Dendrobium polysema. Dendrobium pulchrum is an orchid species identified by Schltr. in 1912. A widespread, medium to large sized, hot to cool growing species from Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Moluccas, the Philippines, Sulawesi, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samoa,...Regular price $400.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This name is a synonym of Dendrobium polysema. Dendrobium pulchrum is an orchid species identified by Schltr. in 1912. A widespread, medium to large sized, hot to cool growing species from Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Moluccas, the Philippines, Sulawesi, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samoa,...Regular price $275.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrochilum wenzelii is native to the Philippines. This plant was first found in 1913 in the southeastern part of the island of Luzon in the vicinity of Sagnaa in the province of South Camarines. These orchids grow on trees on wooded slopes at an...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in the Philippines on mossy tree trunks at elevations around 1000 meters as a small sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte with oval pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical, erect, lanceolate, petiolate leaf that blooms in the winter and early spring on a gracefully...Regular price $55.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer a very rare Latouria dendrobium which is really a good flowering size, rarely available for sale. We will send the plant bareroot unless stated.Regular price $400.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua on trees and occasionally on calcareous rocks in humid forests at elevations of 800 to 1500 meters as a large sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte withfat, fusiform, pendulous canes concealed by white,...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Stanhopea graveolens is a Stanhopea species found in Central America. Plant is a lithophyte or epiphyte found in cloud forest in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras at elevations of 0 to 2700 meters. Plant blooms in the spring to summer with up to six 12.5 cm fragrant flowers. Plant...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Stanhopea jenischiana is a species of orchid endemic to Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The flowers are 5 cm in diameter, and have an orange-yellow to gold color, with dark chestnut-red spots on the lip and often have a dark color at the base...Regular price $32.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This is a medium-sized Maxillaria with flowers very similar to luteo-alba. Each blooming sized bulb can produce from 1-6 flowers in the late winter and early spring. Very strong fragrance with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, along with some citrus and also a little...Regular price $48.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in New Guinea as a small to medium sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte with 4 noded, yellow stems carrying towards the apex, 2 to 3, bright green, elliptic to ovate, erect leaves that blooms in the late winter and early spring on...Regular price $180.00Regular priceUnit price per
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