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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The famous Japanese Phalaenopsis – has a very strong fragrance of lemon cleanser. ‘Daruma’ is the largest of the miniature varieties of japonica with an average leaf span of about 10cm. Ideal plants for growing at home temperatures. Indirect sunlight. Moderate to high humidity,...Regular price $90.00Regular 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.Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Endangered terrestrial orchid species forming large clumps, mainly in wet sites & soakage areas. Flower spikes to 1.2m, large scented flowers. Shade loving species, needs warm humid conditions. Plant on sale is healthy and established. Speciality of our plants is that they have variegated foilage, very...Regular price $150.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cattleya schilleriana is a species of bifoliate Cattleya orchid. It is endemic to Bahia state in coastal eastern Brazil. Today it is considered extinct in nature. Cattleya schilleriana also called as Consul Schiller's Cattleya, Cattleya aclandiae var schilleriana, Cattleya regnellii, Cattleya schilleriana var. amaliana,...Regular price From $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found on Luzon Island of the Philippines at elevations around 500 meters as a medium sized, hot growing epiphyte with clear green, ligulate, leathery leaves that blooms in the spring on an erect, pubescent, to 20" [50 cm] long, several flowered inflorescence with elliptic,...Regular price $75.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Paph philippinense is a popular long-petaled multifloral Paph species. It can have up to 7 flowers per inflorescence and makes a beautiful display plant. Plant on sale is very healthy and established.Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi and Borneo within lowland forests on humus-filled hollows of limestone rocks and boulders in leaf detrius, terrestrial in grasslands with scrub or rarely lithophytic species at altitudes of 200 to 1700 meters as a medium sized, hot to...Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Rarely available for sale in Australia, this variety produces unique flowers. Plants on sale are established and healthy. Please refer to the photos of the actual plant. The flower is for a reference only and there may be slight variations when the plant flowers.Regular price $60.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cymbidium suave, commonly known as the snake orchid[2] or grassy boat-lip orchid,[3] is a plant in the orchid family and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is an epiphytic orchid that forms long-lasting clumps of grass-like leaves. Up to fifty crowded olive green to...Regular price $80.00Regular 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 $100.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A mature orchid that produces creamy white, yellow centre, dark red striped flowers. This variety is hard to find on sale. Photo of the actual plant is provided for your reference. We do not ship to WA and TAS due to strict biosecurity requirements.Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Baptistonia echinata is a miniature orchid with beautiful colored flowers. This botanical orchid is also known as the 'Killer bee' orchid: the shape and color of its flowers evoke the image of a stinging bee, frozen in mid-flight. Gomesa echinata also called as The Hedge...Regular price $60.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Rhynchostylis gigantea has definitely become a collector's item in recent years with ever more unusual color forms being introduced into the marketplace. The unmistakeable spicy fragrance is consistent across this genus, whether the species blooms in the winter or summer. The culture regimen fits within...Regular price $20.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Rhynchostylis Gigantea Red is a species vandaceous orchid. This dark wine-coloured form of Rhy.gigantea is also known as var. rattana, or "Sagarik Strain". Densely flowered inflorescences, which appear in autumn and winter, have sweetly fragrant blooms that last for about two weeks. On offer the orchid...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This amazing plant sends out sprays of wonderfully scented flowers in a wide variety of color forms. These plants give us flowers that are peach to orange colored. This uncommon color form of the species makes for a bright eye-catching bloom. This wonderfully fragrant...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Rare Variety ( Sophronitis Coccinea Roxanne X Sib) From Tokyo. This is a beautiful and healthy mounted. These really have vibrant red flowers when in bloom. On offer the orchid IS in spike.Regular price $100.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Paphiopedilum supardii also called as Supard's Paphiopedilum, is a species of the genus Paphiopedilum. This species was described by Guido Jozef Braem & Löb in 1985. Paphiopedilum supardii is known from one mountain range in southeast Borneo at 600-960 meters above sea level. It...Regular price $250.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Epidendrum - Oerstedella schweinfurthiana Related to reed stem orchids, thin leaves and warty leaf sheaths that cover the stems. Cool growing. Best grown epiphitically, they require frequent watering, flowers are lavender with orange and purple with yellow tipped sepals. Frost hardy to a least 28 F.Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Endemic to Ecuador, Dda. hirtzii is a cool cloud forest species that requires moist humid conditions with good air circulation at all times. Grow it in a small container with a well-drained medium. Water it regularly so that the roots remain evenly moist. Good ventilation and...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a Dendrobium convolutum Latouria Species flask as shown in pictures. Conical flask containing about 27 seedlings. Ready to be deflasked.The flask in the photos is the flask you will receiveWill be posted Express Post. Please note that the flask will be carefully...Regular price $130.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a Grammatophyllum scriptum var kiilani flask as shown in pictures. Conical flask containing about 20 seedlings. Ready to be deflasked.The flask in the photos is the flask you will receiveWill be posted Express Post. Please note that the flask will be carefully packed,...Regular price $110.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a Dendrobium unicum, species flask as shown in pictures. Conical flask containing about 26+ seedlings. Ready to be deflasked.The flask in the photos is the flask you will receiveWill be posted Express Post. Please note that the flask will be carefully packed,...Regular price $75.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a Bulbophyllum hirundis, species flask as shown in pictures. Conical flask containing about 30+ seedlings. Ready to be deflasked.The flask in the photos is the flask you will receiveWill be posted Express Post. Please note that the flask will be carefully packed,...Regular price $100.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a Bulbophyllum pectenveneris, species flask as shown in pictures. Conical flask containing about 30+ seedlings. Ready to be deflasked.The flask in the photos is the flask you will receiveWill be posted Express Post. Please note that the flask will be carefully packed,...Regular price $100.00Regular priceUnit price per
$135.00Sale price $100.00
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