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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Bulbophyllum is currently considered the most diverse genus of orchids with over 1500 species described. Bulbophyllums are found in all tropical areas on Earth, and they are as diverse morphologically as they are geographically. Though named for their bulbous leaves, all Bulbophyllums share some common...Regular price $35.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found from Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica and Panama as a medium sized, warm to cold growing epiphyte in mixed oak-pine cloud forests at elevations of 700 to 2400 meters with erect ramicauls enveloped basally by 2 to 3, somewhat inflated sheaths and carrying...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A medium sized, cool to hot growing epiphytic or lithophytic orchid on limestone cliffs in narrow crevasses that is found in Nepal, Bhutan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Xizang and Yunnan provinces of China, Hong Kong, northeastern India, Myanmar, Thailand, penninsular Malaysia,...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Coelogyne fimbriata occurs in the Himalayas, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. It grows epiphytic on trees or lithophyte on rocks in primary, broadleaf, evergreen lowland forests or primary montane forests at an altitude of 640 to 2300 meters above sea level. It...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Maxillaria porphyrostele is a species in the Maxillaria genus. Plant blooms from late fall to winter with a single flower. Flowers are fragrant and 4 cm wide. Plant can be grown in a fine bark medium, full sphagnum moss, or mounted on treefern or cork. Grow in cool to...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Stanhopea connata is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The flowers range in size from 4.75 - 5.5 in. They're found at altitudes from 1,000 to 2,000 meters, often growing on branches over water. The flower is commonly known as...Regular price $75.00Regular 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.Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Stanhopea insignis is endemic to Brazil where it grows in warm lowland forests up to 500m and, like all stanhopeas, has large waxy fragrant flowers which only last a few days but are well worth waiting for.Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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It is a medium sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte, which reaching 38-48 cm in height, with pyriform to ovoid, sulcate, 5 cm long and 3 cm wide pseudobulbs subtended by fibrous bracts with a single, coriaceous, plicate, gradually narrows below into the elongate,...Regular price $75.00Regular 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 $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The plant is found growing on rocks an trees in the humid forest of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela at 800 to 2700 meters in elevation. Plant blooms from summer to fall with 3 to 10 flowers. Flowers are 12.5 cm...Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer this is a multifloral slipper orchid which is an advance size seedling growing in 65 mm pot, very unique and not always available.Regular price $75.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer this is an advanced size seedling growing in 65 mm pot. This variety is multifloral and not available all the time.Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Paphiopedilum venustum var album is a wonderful addition to your species collection. The flowers have great color and the pattern on the pouch is very attractive. They are easy to grow and have interesting foliage. On offer this is a seedling, not available all the...Regular price $70.00Regular 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 $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Coelogyne Cristata, also called the Angel orchid, is an orchid from the Himalayas that is sought all over the world for its large, full bloom and fresh foliage. Coelogyne cristata has many short stems, which holds the fragrance inside the flower. The petals are up to 8 centimeters (3 inches) in...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Gongoras are just plain cool. Related to Stanhopea, these can tolerate more intermediate temperatures and are just fragrant as can be. Pendulous flower spikes, flowers look like tiny dragons. This species has red petals and a white lip, neat contrast. Fragrant. Grows in higher humidity...Regular price $60.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Gongora bufonia is a species of orchid found in southeastern Brazil. Gongora bufonia is a medium sized plant but one that produces impressive long flower spikes densely packed with flowers. The flowers are smallish but give a great display. The species is found in...Regular price $55.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer this is very healthy and flowering size orchid. It is warm to hot growing and needs high humidity and absolute protection from frosts in cooler areas, preferably in a glasshouse. Coelogyne celebensis has a very beautiful flower similar to the spectacular Coelogyne usitana...Regular price $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Long, slender, pendent leaves with a flower to match, Brassavola cucullata has a spidery bloom—creamy white and yellow-green petals with a fringed lip. “Weird and wonderful,” according to the American Orchid Society, which includes this species among its list of collector’s items. The bloom period for this...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This is a great miniature species native to a broad area of Southeast Asia. These little plants like intermediate to warm temps and lower light to do best. The miniature flowers are really cute with a white background and pink spots or stripes. Plant...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A beautiful species from South East Asia that can send out several sprays of flowers in the spring to early summer. Keep dry in the winter season and start to water in the spring for best flower results. On offer is healthy seedling in...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer the orchid has variegated leaves. Phaius tankervilleae, commonly known as the greater swamp-orchid, swamp lily, swamp orchid, nun's-hood orchid, nun's orchid, veiled orchid, Lady Tankerville's swamp orchid. This is a species of orchid native to areas from Asia to islands in the...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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For fans of the funky-flowered types, this one’s for you. Fragrant and distinctive Dendrobium species endemic to New Guinea and surrounding islands. This species is used in the breeding of many a Latouria Den. cross. The flask on sale is from an excellent producer in Taiwan...Regular price $245.00Regular priceUnit price per
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