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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On offer is a beautiful flask of a Cattleya species. The photo of the flower is for reference only. Each flask contains more than 30 seedlings that are ready for deflasking. The flask is from a high quality producer and a good laboratory. We do not...Regular price $100.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a beautiful flask of a Cattleya species. The photo of the flower is for reference only. Each flask contains more than 30 seedlings that are ready for deflasking. The flask is from a high quality producer and a good laboratory. We do not...Regular price $135.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a beautiful flask of a Angraecum Distichum . The photo of the flower is for reference only. Each flask contains more than 20 seedlings that are ready for deflasking. The flask is from a high quality producer and a good laboratory. We do...Regular price $140.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer a seedling growing in 50mm tube, may vary in the size. Ascocentrum christensoniamum is a relatively small orchid with an exuberant bloom. In nature the plant is found in Vietnam at an altitude between 100-700 meters, growing on the branches of deciduous...Regular price $20.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Brassavola orchids (Brassavola nodosa), commonly referred to as Lady of the Night, are known for their strong, citrusy fragrance that curiously only appears at night. These unique, fast-growing plants are frequent bloomers, with multiple flushes of pure white flowers every year. In some cases,...Regular price $20.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The famous spider orchid with 8-10 inch flowers that have a delightful fragrance. The flowers last 4-8 weeks. On offer the orchid having flower spike. However, we do not take any responsibility if any of the flower spikes or buds break during transit as...Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Oeceoclades spathulifera is a remarkable xerophytic (dry-habitat) medium sized, warm growing terrestrial orchid with underground preudobulbs carrying 2 to 3 dark green coriaceous leaves attractively patterned with green-blackish markings. Green/red marked flowers are produced on upright stems. O. spathulifera is related to Oeceoclades calcarata and Oeceoclades hebdingiana but it can be...Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A large sized, hot to cool growing, epiphytic orchid that is found in Assam India, eastern Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, southern China and Vietnam in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests on limestone cliffs or in primary montane forests at altitudes of 100 to 1300 meters with a short,...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Phalaenopsis gigantea is named for the giant size of its leaves, which can grown over 2 feet in length on a mature plant. This orchid is endemic to Borneo and was first described in 1909. It is the largest known Phalaenopsis species. The plant...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Phalaenopsis deliciosa is a species of orchid occurring from the Indian subcontinent to Malesia and China. The species is a miniature epiphytic herb. The leaves are unique due to their undulate margins. This characteristic greatly simplifies the identification of the species, even when specimens...Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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An African orchid with a widespread distribution from Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zaire to Angola. This is the largest flower of all Polystachya, and it also has a nice sweet musk-like fragrance, similar to Cymbidium goeringii. In...Regular price $60.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Acineta is a genus of orchids that is part of the Stanhopeinae, and is native from Mexico to South America. They are large plants with big pseudobulbs that have 2-4 leaves per pseudobulb. The inflorescences can be 11.8 to 27.5 inches (30 to 70 cm) long. This orchid...Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a beautiful variety of Catasetum which produces white, fragrant flowers. We have these seedlings growing in 50mm tubes. Photo of the flower is provided for reference only and each plant varies in size. We do not ship to WA, TAS or...Regular price $35.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium catenatum is native to Japan, on the islands of Shikoku, Kyushu, Yakushima, Okinawa and others, Taiwan and China. In Taiwan, they occur in the eastern mountains near Hua-Lien (Hualien) at heights of 300-1200 m. They grow on branches of trees or on rocks. It...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a beautiful orchid seedling (growing in a 50mm tube) of a Cymbidium species which has stunning variegated leaves. The photos of the flower is provided for your reference but the leaves are more beautiful than its flowers. Each plant may vary in shape and...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This warm growing species comes from lower elevation forests in Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador and has a warm wet season and a short dry season. There are several color forms with red, a pure album form and a green form. This fabulous green form...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium anosmum is a great dendrobium species with pendulous long canes that produce a multitude of lowers all along the canes near each leaf. The flowers are 3 inches in size and are fragrant smelling of fresh raspberries and cream. Plants will shed their...Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a beautiful orchid seedling (growing in a 50mm tube) of a Cymbidium species which has stunning variegated leaves. The photos of the flower is provided for your reference but the leaves are more beautiful than its flowers. Each plant may vary in shape and...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cattleya violacea is a species of orchid native to the lowland rainforests of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, being the most widespread of all Cattleya species in the wild. Orchids of this species grow on trees along rivers, as they require heat and...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a miniature Cattleya species which is native to Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Lemon-yellow to chartreuse flowers, with a contrasting magenta, white and yellow lip. The orchid for sale is a seedling growing in a 50mm tube. Please note that the photo...Regular price $28.00Regular 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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On offer is a beautiful and healthy seedling of a stunning cattleya species growing in a 50mm tube. These seedlings will produce beautiful white flowers with a yellow lip. Please note that each plant may vary in size and the photo of the flower...Regular price $28.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a different strain of Phal. venosa. This strain of Phal. venosa differs from the regular strain due to the presence of red colour in the flower petals, which gives the flowers a dark red appearance. These are orchid seedlings that are...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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On offer is a very rare yellow variety of this species growing in a 50mm tube. The flowers get deeper yellow the older they get. The photo of the flower is for reference only and the size of each plant may vary.Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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