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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Angraecum Eburneum is a species of orchid. Their common name the "comet orchid". They generally grow up to 2 meters in height and grows 10 to 15 flowers per plant. They are native to Madagascar. The largest growing Angraecum with sprays of 10-30, 4" green and white flowers,...Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This medium to large orchid has stems which look like bamboo, and honey-scented flowers. When in bloom, it gives the impression of a bamboo plant springing out in yellow flowers. It can give growers some confusion, as the flowers are either rather variable, or...Regular price $90.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Papua and New Guinea and the Solomon Islands as a large to giant sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte or lithophyte occuring in riverine forests, coastal forest, swamp forests, beaches and plantations at altitudes of sealevel to 700 meters with clustered, fusiform,...Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in northern Thailand as a medium to large sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte with erect, tufted, obscurely 4 angled, fusiform or clavate, to 32″ [to 80 cm] long stems with each node half covered by a white sheath and carrying 3 to...Regular price $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This orchid is found in Assam, Bangladesh, eastern Himalayas, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Tibet, Hainan and southern China as a small to medium sized, cool growing epiphyte or occasional lithophyte, on moss covered trunks or branches of trees at altitudes of 1100 to...Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to Myanmar and the mountains of Thailand, this orchid can be found growing epiphytically on trees. The canes and leaves of this species are both shiny and thick, making for a sturdy yet appealing appearance.Den. griffithianum flowers in the spring, producing several 4-5 cm...Regular price From $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium thyrsiflorum is an evergreen orchid that produces arching cane-like stems that carry intensely packed trusses of white highly fragrant flowers with deep golden yellow centres. Plant for sale is flowering size, growing in 100 mm pot.Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This is a gorgeous, rare, exotic Indian Dendrobium orchid. it is easy to care for and is truly a show winner with its stunning array of flowers. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Plant for sale is growing in 100...Regular price $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianias and Trinidad at elevations of 300 to 500 meters as a medium sized, hot to cool growing plant lacking or with minute pseudobulbs carrying a single apical, coriaceous, oblong-lanceolate, green spotted purple, mule ear leaves that blooms...Regular price $18.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Assam India, Myanmar and Thailand in deciduous forests at low to moderate elevations as a small to medium sized, hot to warm growing, monopodial epiphyte with an erect, leafy stem carrying lorate, coriaceous, alternate leaves that blooms on an axillary, erect, racemose,...Regular price $28.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in southern India and Sri Lanka in low brush at elevations of sea level to 300 meters. At present this species is extremely rare. This was the first Vanda species ever described back in 1703. Plants for sale are seedlings - mounted on...Regular price $50.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This is a large Sumatran species with strap-form, shiny leaves that blooms in the summer producing white flowers with pink venation that emit a smoky scent.Grow in bright light and warm temperatures with high humidity for the best results. Plants for sale are seedlings...Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium farmeri petaloid album is a rare form of the Dendrobium farmeri orchid species, characterized by its fully white, petaloid flowers that resemble daisies rather than typical orchid blooms. This petaloid or peloric variant is considered quite rare in nature, making it a sought-after...Regular price $100.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda sanderiana is a species of orchid. It is commonly called Waling-waling in the Philippines and is also called Sander's Vanda, after Henry Frederick Conrad Sander, a noted orchidologist. The orchid is considered to be the "Queen of Philippine flowers" and is worshiped as...Regular price $16.80Regular 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 $49.50Regular priceUnit price per
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This small to medium sized, hot growing, epiphytic species is found in the Philippines at elevations below 100 meters. It likes a hot environment with plenty of water year round and low levels of light. This species produces 3 to 5, sweetly fragrant, long...Regular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Borneo at elevations of 450 to 610 meters on limestone cliffs near waterfalls on huge mossy trees 20 feet up as a small sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte with oblong to obovate leaves that blooms in the spring and summer on...Regular price $38.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to the Philippines, this species blooms with beautiful yellow flowers with orange stripes and a white center. This species blooms with a light, floral fragrance. Plants for sale are seedlings in 50mm tubes.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 $30.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A cute miniature Vandaceous orchid from Thailand and Vietnam. This species is very similar to Schoenorchis fragrans, with the main difference being the flower color is more light pink and white with a hint of green on the inner lip, just around the column,...Regular price $70.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A truly micro-miniature epiphytic orchid from Vietnam that has centipede-like foliage and grows between bark crevices on trees in the wild. Very popular with terrarium growers. It produces small flowers that have the same shape as Schoenorchis fragrans. If you are familiar with fragrans,...Regular price $84.50Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to the Philippines, this species blooms with large sprays of flowers on several branching spikes when grown to maturity. This species is closely related to Phal. bastianii, although Phal. mariae can be differentiated via its pendent flower spikes and raised keel on the midlobe of its...Regular price $38.50Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. This plant is tolerant of cool to warm temperatures, making it an easy variety to grow overall. Beautiful indigo and white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Plants for sale are seedlings in 50mm tubes.Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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These wonderful plants produce deep indigo blue flowers that last well and have a great fragrance. Blue (coerulea) orchids are rare in nature. These are warm growers but will tolerate temps around 15 degrees celsius at night in winter as long as the days...Regular price $38.50Regular priceUnit price per
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