Rare Orchids
Discover Extraordinary Orchids for Discerning Collectors
Welcome to our exclusive collection of rare and hard-to-find orchid varieties. These exceptional specimens represent the pinnacle of orchid collecting, featuring limited availability species, unusual hybrids, and sought-after cultivars that you won't find in typical garden centres or supermarkets.
What Makes These Orchids Rare:
- Limited Availability: Small production runs, difficult propagation, or restricted natural habitats make these varieties genuinely scarce
- Unique Characteristics: Unusual flower forms, extraordinary colours, rare fragrance combinations, or distinctive growth habits
- Collector's Status: Highly prized by serious orchid enthusiasts and often featured in specialist collections
- Botanical Significance: Many represent important species for conservation or have fascinating discovery stories
Origin Stories & Heritage: Each rare orchid in this collection comes with its own remarkable journey—from remote cloud forests in South America to misty mountain slopes in Southeast Asia. Some are natural species discovered by intrepid botanists, while others are the result of decades of careful breeding to achieve extraordinary characteristics.
Investment in Excellence: Rare orchids often appreciate in value as they mature and become increasingly difficult to source. Beyond their monetary worth, they represent a living connection to some of the world's most remarkable ecosystems and the dedication of specialist growers who preserve these genetic treasures.
Perfect for: Experienced collectors seeking to expand their collection with exceptional specimens, enthusiasts ready to graduate from common varieties, and those who appreciate the story and heritage behind each plant. Many varieties require intermediate to advanced care knowledge.
Discover Extraordinary Orchids for Discerning Collectors
Welcome to our exclusive collection of rare and hard-to-find orchid varieties. These exceptional specimens represent the pinnacle of orchid collecting, featuring limited availability species, unusual hybrids, and sought-after cultivars that you won't find in typical garden centres or supermarkets.
What Makes These Orchids Rare:
- Limited Availability: Small production runs, difficult propagation, or restricted natural habitats make these varieties genuinely scarce
- Unique Characteristics: Unusual flower forms, extraordinary colours, rare fragrance combinations, or distinctive growth habits
- Collector's Status: Highly prized by serious orchid enthusiasts and often featured in specialist collections
- Botanical Significance: Many represent...
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Disa Cardior is a popular, vibrant red orchid hybrid highly prized among collectors for its striking, saturated color. It is a registered grex within the genus Disa, a group of predominantly terrestrial orchids native to southern Africa. Plant for sale is growing in 80...Regular price $90.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium albosanguineum is native to Myanmar and Thailand. In Myanmar, they are found in the eastern mountainous region from Lake Inle to the Tenasserim district near the southern end of the narrowing limiting the peninsula of Thailand. Dendrobium albosanguineum is a rare species and...Regular price $320.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda coerulea naturally occurs at the southern flanks of the Himalaya, at an altitude approximately 1400 metres. This specific species has grown to be so rare in nature. This Orchid grows and blooms easily in a living room. This plant flowers excessively. This plant requires living room...Regular price $135.00Regular priceUnit price per
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An easy to grow primary hybrids Dendrobium cross between pendulum 'Black Eyes' and wardianum. Plants for sale are well established, flowering size. Flowers have finished now.Regular price $130.00Regular priceUnit price per
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A distinctive Australian native Cymbidium hybrid combining Cymbidium madidum with the semi-alba form of Cymbidium canaliculatum. This cross belongs to the registered Cymbidium Helen Bannerman formerly known as Cymbidium Little Black Sambo. Both parent species are Australian natives, giving this hybrid its characteristically robust growth...Regular price $160.00Regular priceUnit price per
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An unusual orchid species from S. Africa. These are wet growers and like to remain slightly damp. Disa Riette, healthy and potted in 80mm pots. Cool growing, tolerates near freezing temps. Beautiful reddish pink flower. Plant available for sale is growing in 80 mm...Regular price $90.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Found on the island of Flores in Indonesia in forests often near waterfalls at elevations of 100 to 500 meters as a medium sized, hot growing epiphyte with 5 to 7, narrowly ovate to elliptic, obtuse leaves and blooms in the spring on 4...Regular price $120.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Paphiopedilum wardii, commonly known as Ward's Paphiopedilum, is a distinctive small-sized orchid species belonging to the slipper orchid genus. Highly prized by collectors, it stands out for its uniquely striking, mottled foliage and glossy, moody flowers. Plant available for sale is not far from...Regular price $150.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Cymbidium canaliculatum (commonly known as the channel-leaf cymbidium or banana orchid) is a rugged, highly prized epiphytic orchid species native to Australia. First described by botanist Robert Brown in 1810, it thrives in harsh, dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands across northern and eastern parts...Regular price $65.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Orange/tangerine-coloured antelope Dendrobium species. Plants Available: Healthy 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...Regular price $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium Snow Festival is a officially registered orchid hybrid known for its elegant, pristine white blooms. Originally registered with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) by Dogashima, it belongs to the Formosae section of Dendrobiums. This hybrid is heavily influenced by species known for large,...Regular price $335.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Grammatophyllum stapeliiflorum is a medium-sized, warm-growing, epiphytic orchid from Southeast Asia known for its unique, waxy, spotted flowers that hang on pendulous spikes, resembling species from the Stapelia genus but with a different fragrance. It thrives in bright, warm conditions, needing excellent air circulation...Regular price $38.00Regular 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 $135.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Disa aurata, commonly known as the Langeberg Golden Disa, is a rare and striking species of terrestrial orchid. It belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is highly valued by collectors for its vibrant, non-resupinate yellow flowers. Plant available for sale are growing in 80...Regular price $90.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Disa Veitchii is a famous primary orchid hybrid originally bred and registered by the renowned nursery Veitch in 1891. It is a cross between two South African terrestrial orchid species: Disa uniflora (50%) and Disa racemosa (50%). Plants available for sale are growing in...Regular price $90.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Disa uniflora, the red disa or pride of Table Mountain, is a South African species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is the type species of the genus Disa, and one of its best-known members. It is occasionally referred to by its old...Regular price $90.00Regular priceUnit price per
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An unusual orchid species from S. Africa. These are wet growers and like to remain slightly damp. Disa Riette, healthy and potted in 80mm pots. Cool growing, tolerates near freezing temps. Beautiful reddish pink flower. Plant available for sale is growing in 80 mm...Regular price $90.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Vanda lombokensisFlowering size plant for available for sale. Hard to find for sale online! This Vanda species is quite uncommon and hard to come by. The flowers are absolutely stunning with a strong fragrance.Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Grammatophyllum wallisii sp. is native to the Philippines. This form has flower spikes that are erect and not arching, with flowers to about 10 cm across. A large thick caned species, this species grows well in warm conditions, Grammatophyllum plants can also grow well in...Regular price $40.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Perreiraara Rhynchorides Bangkok Sunset is a monopodial epiphyte orchid hybrid having beautiful colours of an exotic sunset. The colour is a unique blend of amber, yellow, peachy coluors with a light pink lavander lip. Flowers are displayed on a thin spike of about 15-20 cm...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 $235.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Dendrobium Adora Nishii is an orchid hybrid originated by T. Nishii in 2002. It is a cross of two dendrobium . It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species. Plant for sale is very old plant, only one available....Regular price $395.00Regular priceUnit price per
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It is a miniature to small sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte, which reaching a height of 10-20 cm. Lindley's Dendrobium blooms in the winter and spring with fragrant flowers on an axillary, 5 to 15 flowered, often pendant raceme that arise from nodes...Regular price $75.00Regular 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 $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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