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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This species is a small sized, hot growing, pendant growing epiphyte from Borneo in shady, humid, lowland and swampy riverine forests low down on trees often near or on branches overhanging stream banks at elevations of sealevel to 200 meters. Produces highly fragrant citrus...Regular price $40.00Regular 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. This species produces 3 to 5, sweetly fragrant, long lasting, fleshy, waxy flowers and blooms in the spring through summer. Plants for sale - seedlings...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Common Name The Javanese Phalaenopsis Found on the island of Java at elevations around 700 to 1000 meters as a, warm growing epiphyte. Plants for sale - seedlings in 50mm tubeRegular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cymbidium sinense is a wonderful species native to China and Northern Vietnam . It produces dark red flowers that are very sweet in fragrance. This plant is also referred to in China as the 'New Year's Orchid' as it generally flowers during the Chinese...Regular price $60.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A unique species native to New Guinea growing at elevations from 3,000 to 7,000 feet above sea level. This plant likes intermediate to cooler temps but will tolerate some heat in summer. The flowers usually emerge in the spring, but we have also seen...Regular price $90.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua Costa Rica and Panama epiphytically on trees in open forests and occasionally terrestrially in soil pockets ocurring at altitudes of sealevel to 1000 meters, as a medium to large sized, hot to warm growing species...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Para and Tocantins state of Brazil at elevations of 395 to 610 meters as a small sized, warm growing epiphyte in moist conditions with slim, spindly pseudobulbs and a single apical leaf that blooms in the late spring through mid summer on...Regular price $42.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The rare "Holy Ghost" orchid from Panama! This species blooms with outstanding 2 to 3 foot fall spikes decorated with round, 1.5" cup-shaped flowers with a perfect dove in the center. To add to their appeal, these flowers also emit a strong fragrance. The...Regular price $135.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium purpureum is native to Vanuatu, Fiji, Bougainville, New Guinea, the Caroline Islands and the islands of the Malay Archipelago. This plants occur on coastal lowlands and in mountain forests, from sea level up to 1150 m. They were also encountered on trees in...Regular price $115.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Long known under the name Diacrium bicornutum, this species is found north of the Amazon River of South America. In the wild, the hollow pseudobulbs are frequently home to stinging ants. This orchid can flower anywhere between January and June. The flowers have a wonderful...Regular price $35.00Regular priceUnit price per
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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 $75.00Regular 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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