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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Native to China, this amazing species has very tall stems with large green flowers , overlaid with burgundy markings. The tall 18-22" stems take about 6 months to develop once the flower spike begins at the centre of the leaves. The flowers have the...Regular price $195.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This Paph. rothschildianum features award-winning parents and large, beautiful flowers. With a generous leaf span, it's a great addition to any collection. See photos for details. As we have multiple plants, some leaves may have a shorter or longer leaf span.Regular price $275.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A lovely little leafless orchid from Thailand, India, and Burma. This unique, easy-to-grow Chiloschista has long-lasting flowers with a vanilla-like fragrance. Plants for sale are seedlings sold on cork mounts.Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A miniature, epiphytic orchid species that originates from Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Assam, Burma, and the Himalayas. Phalaenopsis parishii alba is the white flowered form of Phalaenopsis parishii. Plants for sale are seedlings sold on cork mounts.Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium smillieae, commonly known as the bottlebrush orchid, is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with large, spongy pseudobulbs, thin, bright green leaves which are shed after their first year and crowded flowers in a bottlebrush-like arrangement. The flowers are white, to cream-coloured or pink and the labellum has a shiny, dark green...Regular price $85.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This amazing species from the Philippines has very interesting mottled leaves and delicate pink flowers that will develop fragrance after being open for 10-14 days. The fragrance is in the morning hours and for some reason not all of the schilleriana have fragrance but...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to the Philippines, this species blooms with beautiful yellow flowers with orange stripes and a white centre. This species blooms with a light, floral fragrance. Plants for sale are seedlings in 50mm tubes.Regular price $35.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in the Mentawai Islands of Sumatra on tall trees in riverine forests at elevations up to 100 meters as a small-sized, hot growing epiphyte that blooms in the summer and fall, carrying slightly fragrant flowers with a scent similar to P violacea. Plants...Regular price $35.00Regular 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. Plant for sale is growing in...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Brazil at altitudes of 700 to 900 meters as a medium sized, warm growing, epiphytic orchid with ovoid-ellipsoid to clavate pseudobulbs that are enveloped basally by scarious sheaths and carrying a single, apical, ligulate, leathery, rounded at the apex leaf that blooms...Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This medium to large sized, warm to cool growing terrestrial and occasional epiphytic species is found in Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala in rainforests at elevations of 500 to 1500 meters with clustered, ellipsoid to ovoid, olive green pseudobulbs carrying up to 5 apical, narrowly...Regular price $110.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A spectacular, medium to large sized, hot growing epiphyte in primary rainforests, mangrove swamps and moss forests as well as an occasional lithophyte on rocks from Papua & New Guinea and the Solomon Islands at elevations of 300 to 2000 meters although it is...Regular price $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Phalaenopsis Schilleriana is native to the Philippines, on the island of Luzon to the south of Quezon City and on the eastern coasts of nearby islands. It grows high in the branches of trees in rainforests, at heights of 0-457 meters above sea level....Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Discovered by missionary and plant explorer Charles Parish. This species is native to Southeast Asia and grows as an epiphyte on tree branches. The plants are basically leafless for much of the year but can develop a couple of small leaves during the summer...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Orange/tangerine-coloured antelope Dendrobium species. Plants Available: Advanced seedlings in 50mm tubes. Care: Grow in bright indirect light with good air circulation and moderate to high humidity. Water heavily while plants are in active growth. Reduce water and fertilizer during the cooler months to provide a rest...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis is named not for floral similarities, but for the similarity in the leaves of the plant. This is a large sized, epiphytic species from New Guinea that is found at elevations below 500 meters and blooms on a basal, short, fasciculate inflorescence...Regular price $285.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis is named not for floral similarities, but for the similarity in the leaves of the plant. This is a large sized, epiphytic species from New Guinea that is found at elevations below 500 meters and blooms on a basal, short, fasciculate inflorescence...Regular price $575.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to the Celebes Islands (now Sulawesi), Indonesia. These difficult to find plants have interesting mottled leaves and flower at a small size. Plants for sale are seedlings in 50mm tubes.Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cymbidium ensifolium Jin He 金荷, also known as four season orchid 四季兰 is a terrestrial orchid which produces fragrant flowers. Plants for sale are seedlings in 50mm tubes.Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Latourea type species native to New Guinea. Large grower to 60 cm, erect spikes of up to 20 blooms. Robust grower. Seedlings in 50mm tubes for sale.Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Our peloric form of Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi var. alba boasts fragrant flowers with a robust scent, making it a delightful addition to any orchid enthusiast's collection. The flowers, fleshy and long-lasting, showcase a vibrant yellow hue adorned with small red spots or bars, culminating in a...Regular price $35.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Common Name or Meaning The Outstanding Angraecum Flower Size 4" [10 cm] Found in southern and western coastal Madagascar in sandy dry woods at an elevation of sealevel to 820 meters as a small to just medium sized, hot to warm growing, monopodial epiphyte that blooms...Regular price $35.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Phalaenopsis Bellina (Jiaho Tricolour x Almost Whole Red) Orchid. Selected variants of Phalaenopsis Bellina, the princess of the phalaenopsis orchids. A mix of the Jiaho tricolour and almost whole red variant. This plant has good genes in hopes for colours that pop and spark. ...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A charming species native to the islands of Southeast Asia, this fascinating variety thrives in warm, humid conditions producing waxy, pointed flowers lasting several months in spring and summer. Plants for sale - seedlings in 50mm tubes.Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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