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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Epidendrum pseudepidendrum is a species of orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. The upright canes, which can reach 5 ft., bear paniculate inflorescences which can re-bloom for several years. The plant on sale is pictured in photo 2 for reference of size, it...Regular price $15.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The colorful Cymbidium Goeringii produces incredibly fragrant flowers. On offer is a beautiful and healthy seedling growing in 50 mm tube, sizes may vary. This variety is not available all the time especially due to the variegated leaves.Regular price $35.00Regular 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 $110.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium jenkinsii occurs in Hainan China, Assam, eastern Himalayas, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Laos as a miniature to small-sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte. They produce densely packed, slightly flattened pseudobulbs with a single leaf that create a mat of orchid loveliness. It’s a beautiful...Regular price $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Phalaenopsis fasciata is an endemic species of orchid from the Philippines. The flower is small, dark yellow in color and contains thin brown stripes to petals and sepals. The color of this species is nearly identical to Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana but only differs in the...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A compact member of the Latouria section, long-lasting nodding flowers appear at the apex of the canes in the spring. Each cane can bloom several times. This is a real easy plant to grow and flower and is quite sturdy. The species is endemic...Regular price $40.00Regular 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 $95.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Ascocentrum ampullaceum, also called as Vein-like Ascocentrum, Aerides ampullaceum, Gastrochilus ampullaceus, Oeceoclades ampullacea, Saccolabium ampullaceum, Vanda ampullaceal, is a species of the genus Ascocentrum.Ascocentrum ampullaceum is native to the Himalayas, covering areas of Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Khasia Hills in North-East India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos,...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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"Orchid of the Sacred Sleep" Aerides quinquevulnera alba is a monopodial, epiphytic orchid with sturdy, upright stems which are round and thick, a characteristic that is common to the genus. Species of orchid found in the Philippines and in New Guinea. Growing in 50mm...Regular price $30.00Regular 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 is a healthy seedling in a 50mm pot. We only ship to...Regular price $35.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Amboin Island Phalaenopsis is native to the island of Ambon, as well as the Toli-Toli District on Sulawesi, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It grows in the shade on the trees in the damp woods at an altitude of 0-400 meters. This Phalaenopsis species...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cattleya forbesii is native to Brazil. Seedlings will produce light yellow flowers with a white and darker yellow lip. 1st photo shows the photo of the flower for reference. Currently growing in 50mm tubes, plants may vary in size. We do not ship to WA, NT and TAS...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Phalaenopsis Violacea Coerulea 'Indigo' is a rare miniature orchid. Unlike most of the Phalaenopsis Violacea species that have violet flowers, this Phalaenopsis Violacea Coerulea 'Indigo', as the name suggests, is well-known for its indigo fragrant flowers, which are not common in nature. Phalaenopsis Violacea Coerulea...Regular price $38.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This is a very beautiful orchid presents amazing and fragrant flowers when in bloom. This is a Catasetum orchid and it tend to loose leaf during the winter and turn into a bulb form. Watering should be very minimal during the bulb form (dormant...Regular price $115.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A Brazilian epiphytic (tree growing), sometimes lithophytic (rock growing), miniature orchid from Minas Gerais State. This plant is cool tolerant and enjoys good humidity and being grown on a cork slab. When in pot, a small clay pot with granite, bark, or even sphagnum...Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A hot growing species of peninsular Malaysia and Thailand that has ovoid pseudobulbs which give rise to a slender, 2 3/4 [7 cm] long, inflorescence on a mature pseudobulb that has an apical umbel of flowers. This species requires a pot or basket, hot...Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This Brazilian species is known for its compact size and wonderful fragrance. The inflorescence of 1 to 3 flowers emerges from a new growth that never fully developes after blooming. It grow it in moderate to moderately bright light in cool and intermediate temperatures. On...Regular price $60.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cattleya skinneri was one of the earlier of the Cattleya species discovered, appearing in 1836 — just after Cattleya mossiae. This delightful small-flowered Cattleya species always produces an abundance of bright rose-lavender flowers. Cattleya skinneri produces from five to 12 flowers on a spike and usually...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a personal favorite, plant that can produce up to 60 blooms per growth when mature. Known as the "Hono-Hono" orchid for the way the foliage resembles Tradescantia foliage (also called Hono-Hono grass) these are super fragrant like sweet raspberry. In summer, keep damp but well drained the entire...Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer the orchid is very healthy and adult means that the plant has the ability to create a sprout which will start blooming in case of good care. One of Brazil's most famous species! These plants have been producing beautiful flowers in colours of...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer a beautiful seedling of oncidium with Intense colours, delicate markings and unusually shaped flowers make orchids ideal display plants. This oncidium presents a very beautiful display when in bloom.Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a beautiful Encylia seedling growing in a 50mm tube. The photo of the flower is shown for reference. We do not post to WA, TAS and NT due to biosecurity concerns. Plants may vary in size.Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This species originates from Bhutan, Northeast India (hence the epithet after Assam), Burma, China, Loas, Vietnam and Thailand. It grows in relatively low (700m) and humid areas along river valleys as an ephiphyte. Cultivation Suggestions: Avoid frosts completely - it doesn't like getting below about...Regular price $55.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A medium sized, cool to warm growing epiphyte from Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil and Peru at elevations around 800 meters, with ovate-oblong, compressed pseudobulbs enveloped basally by 1 or 2 leaf-bearing sheaths and carrying 2 apical, linear-ligulate, subacute or acute leaves which blooms in the...Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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