Aliceara Memoria Donald Yamada
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- Tall spikes of showy, star-shaped magenta-pink blooms dotted with burgundy and butter yellow accents
- Compact, easy to grow hybrid orchid
- Keep evenly moist with excellent drainage; water as the top approaches dry, never allowing to dry out completely.
This hybrid orchid, created in 2014 by crossing an Aliceara type orchid and an Oncidium type orchid, is a good foray into fancier orchids for those just branching out from Moth orchids. Blooms abundantly in spring and early summer.
Light: Medium-bright filtered light (near a bright window with light shading)
Height: 12" - 18"
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Aliceara Tropic Lily 'Chocolate Drop'
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- Large, star-shaped white flowers speckled with burgundy accents
- Flowers have a light, sweet fragrance
- Compact, vigorous hybrid orchid that produces multiple flower spikes when mature
- Keep evenly moist with excellent drainage; water as the top approaches dry, never allowing to dry out completely
This intergeneric hybrid orchid is relatively compact and easy to care for, adapting well to room temperature conditions and regular humidity. Give it a little extra humidity and a ten degree drop at night to trigger its long lasting, delicately scented blooms.
Light: Bright filtered
Humidity: 50%-70%
Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream'
- Very large, deep purple star shaped flowers on 3' tall stems that last for up to two months.
- Extremely vigorous hybrid orchid with huge visual impact on a relatively compact plant.
- Keep evenly moist with excellent drainage; water thoroughly as the top of the pot dries out, never allowing to dry out completely.
This robust intergeneric hybrid orchid fits on a windowsill and adapts well to typical room conditions. Give it a little extra humidity and a ten degree drop at night for best bloom performance.
Light: Bright filtered
Height: 15" - 18"
Humidity: 60%-80%
Cattleytonia Why Not 'Makana ke Akua'
- Clusters of cheerful, sunny yellow flowers held high above the foliage
- A compact, resilient, and forgiving orchid that requires excellent drainage.
- Water thoroughly, then allow the pot to dry out completely before watering again.
Both parents of this hybrid orchid prefer bright light and a distinct seasonal dry period. Daytime temperatures between 70°F and 85°F with a ten degree drop at night will help this orchid bloom well and thrive.
Light: Very bright filtered
Humidity: 50%-70%
Dendrobium Enobi Purple
- Arching sprays of round, flat, full magenta flowers look like miniature Phalaenopsis orchids.
- Can rebloom from mature canes
- Bred for its compact size and frequent flowering
- Water thoroughly, then allow the pot to dry out almost completely before watering again.
This warm-growing orchid prefers temperatures between 60 and 85. They do not require a significant nighttime temperature drop to trigger flowering, and since they are evergreen, they should be watered year-round.
Light: Bright filtered
Humidity: 50%-70%
Dendrobium Popeye
- Dense spikes of thick, waxy flowers in shades of cool pink, magenta, and violet.
- A compact, resilient, and vigorous orchid that packs lots of blooms into a small, easy to grow package.
- Water thoroughly, then allow the pot to dry out almost completely before watering again.
This is a forgiving orchid that grows well even in warmer temperatures. Daytime temps between 75°F and 90°F with a nighttime drop into the 60s will keep are preferred.
Light: Bright filtered
Humidity: 50%-70%
Gomesa Moonshadow 'Tiger Tail'
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- Spikes of jewel-like, ruffled yellow flowers with beautifully contrasting dark patterns
- Intermediate to cool growing orchid: 70-80°F during the day, dropping to 55-65°F at night
- Water thoroughly when mix is about halfway dry
This Award of Merit winning, modern hybrid orchid's ancestors hail from the cool, misty mountains of Brazil in bright, breezy, humid conditions. It does not tolerate excessive heat. Good air circulation is crucial for avoiding fungal and bacterial disease in the humid conditions this orchid requires.
Light: Bright filtered light (e.g. east-facing window)
Humidity: 60%-80%
Grammatophyllum scriptum var. citrinum
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- Massive flower spikes are 2-3 feet tall with up to 100 flowers each!
- Light, sweet fragrance
- This orchid gets big! Make space for an impressive plant
- Water thoroughly when mix is about halfway dry
This species orchid is native to southeast Asia, where it grows as an epiphyte in lowland and coastal forests. These plants thrive in high humidity with daytime temperatures between 72°F and 85°F, with about a ten degree drop at night to initiate flower buds and promote growth. In active growth, this orchid needs quite a bit of water and excellent drainage.
Light: Very bright filtered
Humidity: 60%-80%
Miltoniopsis Arthur Cobbledick 'Springtime'
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- Large, velvety flowers with a dramatic, dark pink mask in the center
- Compact, fan-shaped foliage
- Soft, rose-like fragrance
- Keep lightly moist, like a wrung-out sponge; water before mix approaches dry
Highly commended by the American Orchid Society, this Miltoniopsis orchid prefers cool conditions. Keep daytime temperatures between 70-80°F, and reduce nighttime temperature to 55-65°F to promote flowering.
Light: Medium to bright shade
Humidity: 70% - 80%
Miltoniopsis Lillian Nakamoto
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- Spikes of white flowers with black centers
- A great Miltoniopsis orchid for beginners
- Extremely fragrant
- Keep lightly moist, like a wrung-out sponge; water before mix approaches dry
This award-winning orchid is known for its stunning fragrance and the strong contrast of the black eye in the center of its white petals, which looks a little like a bat or a butterfly. Prefers temperatures from 70-85°F in the day 55-72°F at night. The hotter you keep this orchid, the more water it will require.
Light: Medium to bright shade
Humidity: 50% - 80%
Monnierara Millennium Magic 'Witchcraft'
- Spikes of dramatic, 3"-4" burgundy-black flowers
- Unique, spicy fragrance
- Deciduous: active growth period in spring and summer; loses leaves in fall for a dormant winter period
- During active growth, provide abundant filtered light, water, and fertilizer
- During dormant period, less light is fine; mist lightly once per month
An intergeneric hybrid orchid with five parent species that might as well be magic! This Award of Merit winning orchid requires special knowledge and effort to grow, but its large, unique black flowers make it well worth the endeavor. In addition to requiring a dormancy period, this orchid needs excellent drainage, high humidity with good air circulation, and an annual repotting because it is a heavy feeder. To learn more about caring for deciduous orchids, please refer to this article by the American Orchid Society.
Light: Very bright indirect light (e.g., a filtered south facing window)
Height: 12" - 18"
Width: 8" - 12"
Humidity: 50%-70%
Oncidium Aka Baby 'Raspberry Chocolate'
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- Produces multiple sprays of petite, ruffled burgundy flowers with white accents
- Fragrant flowers smell like raspberries and dark chocolate
- Compact orchid with long-lasting floral display
- Water when mix is about halfway dry; keep lightly moist in active growth and reduce frequency slightly in winter
This hybrid 'Dancing Lady' orchid was selected for its vibrant color and delightful fragrance. This intermediate growing orchid can adapt to room temperature humidity, but will do best at temperatures between 60°F and 80°F.
Light: Bright filtered
Humidity: 40% - 70%
Oncidium Gower Ramsey
- Sprays of dozens of canary-yellow, ruffled flowers
- Robust and vigorous
- Intermediate to warm growing orchid prefers temperatures between 70°F and 85°F, with a nighttime drop of about 15°
- Water when mix is approaching dryness but still slightly damp. Do not allow to dry out completely.
This robust hybrid orchid draws from several heavily flowering species in Central and South America. It does not have a strictly defined blooming season, and may bloom at any time of year if it is happy.
Light: Bright filtered
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Oncidium Lemon Heart
- Sprays of vivid, saturated yellow flowers
- Compact and easy to grow, making it a good gateway orchid!
- Intermediate to cool growing orchid prefers temperatures between 60°F and 85°F
- Water when mix is about halfway dry; keep this thin-rooted orchid more evenly moist than other Ocidiums
This 'Dancing Lady' orchid is bright, cheerful, showy, and compact, making it a great choice for high impact in small spaces. It's also relatively easy to grow, making it a good first foray into orchids besides Phaelenopsis.
Light: Medium-bright filtered
Humidity: 40% - 60%
Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance'
- Sprays of tiny flowers up to 2 feet long
- Deep, rich burgundy-red flowers are extremely fragrant, smelling like chocolate!
- Compact, warm to intermediate growing orchid
- Water when mix is about halfway dry; keep lightly moist in active growth and reduce frequency slightly in winter
This popular hybrid orchid was created in 1983, earning an Award of Merit from the American Orchid Society for its exceptional fragrance, abundant flowering, and relative ease of growth. Daytime temperatures should be 70-85°F with a ten degree drop at night to encourage flowering. This orchid requires excellent drainage, higher humidity, and good airflow. Reduce watering after flowering to allow the orchid to rest.
Light: Medium-bright filtered
Humidity: 50%-70%
Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite
- Abundant creamy white flowers with vibrant yellow centers and a beautiful, strong vanilla fragrance
- This compact orchid is a perfect miniature!
- Intermediate to cool growing orchid that does not tolerate heat. Aim for 65-75°F during the day, dropping to 55-65°F at night
- Water when mix is about halfway dry; keep this thin-rooted orchid more evenly moist than other Ocidiums
Orchid breeders crossed Oncidium Twinkle back to its extremely fragrant parent plant Oncidium sotoanum. The result: the same abundant flowers with even more vivid color, larger flower spikes, and even more powerful fragrance. Provide high humidity, cool temperatures, and good air circulation, just as it would find in the cloud forests its parents call home.
Light: Bright, filtered light (e.g., east-facing window)
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Oncidium cheirophorum x Oncidium sotoanum 'Twinkle Fragrance Fantasy'
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- Abundant spikes of delicate, creamy-white, fragrant flowers
- Compact; suited for a small space
- Intermediate to cool growing orchid: 65-75°F, dropping about ten degrees at night
- Water when mix is about halfway dry; keep this thin-rooted orchid more evenly moist than other Ocidiums
Both parent species for this beautiful, fragrant "Dancing Lady Orchid" hail from the cool, moist, high-elevation cloud forests of Mexico and Central America. Keep her cool and moist to enjoy the abundant flower spikes of tiny, delicate, fragrant blooms. The scent is strong, sweet, and spicy, like vanilla or creme brulee.
Light: Bright, filtered light (e.g., east-facing window)
Humidity: 40%-60%
Wilsonara Eye Candy 'Pinky'
- Cascades of star shaped, intricately patterned and splotched flowers with pale pink, wine-red, and vibrant fuchsia on an airy, 2' flower spike.
- Compact, upright growth habit
- Keep evenly moist with excellent drainage; water thoroughly as the top of the pot dries out, never allowing to dry out completely.
All of the parent species for this hybrid orchid originate from high elevations with cool, misty climates and cloud forests. Therefore, this cool to intermediate growing orchid requires cool nighttime temps in order to set bloom spikes! 70°F - 80°F during the day, with a 15 degree temperature drop at night both to trigger blooming and to keep the plant healthy.
Light: Bright filtered
Humidity: 50%-70%
