When I saw a picture of a Caularthron bicornutum some time ago, I immediately put it on my wishlist. My wishlist is a long scribbled thing where the ranking change according to my mood swings and last sightings and discoveries. … Continue reading
Yamamoto dendrobiums might not be the correct name for these kinds of orchids, but it certainly tells me what I’m dealing with. For more than fifty years, the Yamamoto family in Japan have been researching and developing a hybrid nobile … Continue reading
Maxillaria tenuifolia, also known as the Pina Colada orchid or the coconut pie orchid is known for its’ scent. To me it reminds me of sunscreen. Maxillaria tenuifolia is a species that originates from central to southern America. It is … Continue reading
I’ve got a few plants that have a somewhat different history of acquisition than the average NOID phals and oncs that have been purchased at local nurseries. I’ve got two Ansellia africanas, they are strong contestants for the position … Continue reading
Dendrobium lindleyi is a species and a callista type dendrobium. It is a small to medium-sized epiphyte from southern Asia. It can easily be confused with Dendrobium jenkinsii, but the jenkinsii is smaller and have fewer flowers per inflorescence. … Continue reading
Dendrobium kingianum is a lithophytic species originating from Australia. It belongs to the dendrobium genus and requires a cool and dry winter rest. It normally flowers in the late winter or early spring. It can flower from both old … Continue reading
