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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Dendrobium loddigesii is a miniature to small sized, warm to cold growing epiphyte, lithophyte or terrestrial orchid that comes from Laos, Vietnam, and China. It is found in humid, mossy, mixed and coniferous forests at elevations of 1000 to 1500 meters, in areas with...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This species is from the mountainous regions of Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java in river valleys at elevations of 1150 to 2100 meters and in montane forests on higher ridges as a cool to cold growing epiphyte with elongate-conical, somewhat angled pseudobulbs when young...Regular price $80.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Oncidium sphacelatum is a species of orchid ranging from Mexico to Central America and southeastern Venezuela. It is known as Kandyan dancer orchid in Sri Lanka due to its resemblance to a Kandyan dancer. This easy-to-grow orchid produces 6' long flower spikes that carry 50-100+...Regular price $85.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Bifrenaria harrisoniae is native to Brazil, around Rio De Janeiro. These plants grow on almost vertical, rocky cliffs, facing east, at a height of 200-800 m. They are exposed to strong winds and full sun. Their roots are buried in rock cracks where there is...Regular price $55.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda coerulea orchid is a medium to large sized, warm to cool growing, monopodial epiphyte, which can reach 75-150 cm long and 50 cm wide, with very stout stems carrying coriaceous, ligulate, distichous, conduplicate, obliquely tridentate apically leaves. The leaves are 8-25 cm long...Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Bifrenaria harrisoniae is native to Brazil, around Rio De Janeiro. These plants grow on almost vertical, rocky cliffs, facing east, at a height of 200-800 m. They are exposed to strong winds and full sun. Their roots are buried in rock cracks where there is...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Oncidium sphacelatum is a species of orchid ranging from Mexico to Central America and southeastern Venezuela. It is known as Kandyan dancer orchid in Sri Lanka due to its resemblance to a Kandyan dancer. This easy-to-grow orchid produces 6' long flower spikes that carry 50-100+...Regular price $65.00Regular 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 $60.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Endangered terrestrial orchid forming large clumps, mainly in wet sites & soakage areas. Flower spikes to 1.2m, large scented flowers white on outside & showy red brown centres with yellow veins. Shade loving species, needs warm humid conditions. Plant for sale is growing in 80...Regular price $35.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Paphiopedilum venustum is a species of orchid ranging from eastern Nepal to northeastern Bangladesh. It is a medium sized, cool growing, shade loving terrestrial with narrowly elliptic, mottled bluish and lighter green, purple beneath, 10-25 cm long, 3-6 cm wide leaves. The Charming Paphiopedilum blooms in the late winter and spring...Regular price $70.00Regular 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 $25.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The “Lady of The Night” Brassavola nodosa is a PRETTY and EASY orchid to grow at home. Called lady of the night because of its delicious evening fragrance (like Yesterday Today and Tomorrow plant), this modest cousin of the showy cattleya has delicate flowers...Regular price $95.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found in Mexico and Guatemala as a small to medium sized, pendant growing epiphyte found at altitudes close to sea level and needs hot conditions to thrive so that it can bloom in the summer as a new growth arises on a pendulous, robust,...Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dracula woolwardiae is found in Ecuador as a small to medium, cool growing epiphyte in dense forests on the western slopes of the Andes mountains. It`s hairy and uniquely patterned flowers are quite the delight. On offer the orchid is flowering size, not usually...Regular price $115.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A beautiful combo of 4x 100mm pots of Cattleya species that contains: 1x Cattleya Quadricolor (Chocoensis) Semi Alba X Sib ('CH#2' X 'CH#1')1x Cattleya Maxima X Sib (Coerulea 'Hector' X Alba '#12')1x Cattleya Warneri Coerulea 'Rinata Dihel' X Sib1x Cattleya Schroderae X Sib (Concolor...Regular price $230.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A pack of wonderful Dendrobium species that contains 2x 100mm pots. The pack contains: 1x Dendrobium Parishii 'Forma Alba' X Dendrobium Parishii 'MTIS' 1x Dendrobium Anosmum 'Philippine Large Flower' A wonderful combo for Dendrobium lovers at a special price! NOTE: If you purchased this...Regular price $100.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A pack of wonderful Vanda species that contains 4 100mm pots. The pack contains: 1x Vanda roeblingiana 1x Vanda testacea 1x Vanda tricolor 1x Vanda helvolaRegular price $230.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Bulbophyllum concinnum is found in the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Borneo, India and Singapore in heath and podosol forests at elevations around sealevel to 1280 meters in the lowlands on mangroves as a miniature sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte requiring light shade and...Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Known as the 'long-petaled Bulbophyllum', the flower petals of this orchid can reach lengths of 30 cm long! Native to Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo and Malaysia, where it grows in lowland tropical forests. Like most Bulbophyllum, the flowers produce a decaying scent to attract pollinator...Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A warm growing species from Southeast Asia that can flower 3 to 4 times a year. The spray of intricate flowers are accompanied by a hinged lip that bounces up and down when the flowers are moved. Grow in low to medium light and...Regular price $110.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Native to southeast Asia, this species bloom with red spotted, orange flowers that appear on showy fans as a nice contrast to its green paddle leaves. Formerly known as Cirrhopetalum curtisii, this species appreciates high humidity, warm temperatures, and light shade. Flowering size mounted plants.Regular price $75.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This rare species from southeast Asia blooms with 3" wide flowers that emit an astounding fragrance reminiscent of grape candy. When in bloom, it is not uncommon for this variety to display 15 or more flowers per inflorescence. Plants are in 100mm potsRegular price $68.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A miniature native to Myanmar and Thailand. This is a cross between two of our best plants and should produce yellow flowers with purple lips. The purple tones in the lips can vary. Truly an easy to grow species that can flower in a...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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This species is from Malaysia and the Philippine Islands. Both parents of this cross are from the Philippines. It grows at elevations around 5000 feet in shadier conditions than most vandas. Plants for sale are in 100mm potsRegular price $68.00Regular priceUnit price per
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