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Encyclia aenicta
Rich yellow, red, and bronze tones on the flowers of this somewhat obscure species. Occurs in nature as an epiphyte with a range extending from Central Mexico to Nicaragua. Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming. Species from Mexico south to Nicaragua.
Orchid of the Day: April 14, 2009
Rich yellow, red, and bronze tones on the flowers of this somewhat obscure species. Occurs in nature as an epiphyte with a range extending from Central Mexico to Nicaragua. Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming. Species from Mexico south to Nicaragua.
Orchid of the Day: April 14, 2009
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Encyclia alata
Tall inflorescences of sweet scented flowers on this Central American epiphytic species. These have been grown outdoors under a shade structure here in Santa Barbara but should do great under intermediate cattleya type conditions. Temperature Tolerant. July blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: May 17, 2009
Tall inflorescences of sweet scented flowers on this Central American epiphytic species. These have been grown outdoors under a shade structure here in Santa Barbara but should do great under intermediate cattleya type conditions. Temperature Tolerant. July blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: May 17, 2009
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia amicta
This epiphyte from South America is quite compact with an overall height when in flower of only 12". Flowers are about one inch across and are green with a white lip. We grow these alongside the Phalaenopsis where they grow and bloom reliably. Cool to Intermediate. July blooming. Species from South America.
Orchid of the Day: June 15, 2010
This epiphyte from South America is quite compact with an overall height when in flower of only 12". Flowers are about one inch across and are green with a white lip. We grow these alongside the Phalaenopsis where they grow and bloom reliably. Cool to Intermediate. July blooming. Species from South America.
Orchid of the Day: June 15, 2010
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia belizensis var. parviflora
As it grows into a specimen, this colorful species looks like a swarm of bees, often with a lemony fragrance. Always a highlight of the summer orchid season. Warm to Intermediate. Summer blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: April 20, 2004
As it grows into a specimen, this colorful species looks like a swarm of bees, often with a lemony fragrance. Always a highlight of the summer orchid season. Warm to Intermediate. Summer blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: April 20, 2004
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Encyclia bractescens
This petite Central American species produces clusters of delicate, lightly fragrant, brown flowers. Peak blooming season is late winter to early spring, but there always seems to be a plant flowering at our nursery. It grows well under intermediate to warm conditions. Warm to Intermediate. January - February blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: December 21, 2009
This petite Central American species produces clusters of delicate, lightly fragrant, brown flowers. Peak blooming season is late winter to early spring, but there always seems to be a plant flowering at our nursery. It grows well under intermediate to warm conditions. Warm to Intermediate. January - February blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: December 21, 2009
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Encyclia candollei
Tall branching sprays of warm, gold and buckskin colored flowers. Temperature Tolerant. March blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: February 14, 2010
Tall branching sprays of warm, gold and buckskin colored flowers. Temperature Tolerant. March blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: February 14, 2010
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia chloroleuca
Incredible clear green color! Large plants will produce a swarm of flowers on branching spikes. With blooms over an inch across. We have successfully grown this outside with our cymbidiums, as well as in our heated green house. Temperature Tolerant. Spring and Summer blooming. Species from Guyana.
Orchid of the Day: April 2, 2006
Incredible clear green color! Large plants will produce a swarm of flowers on branching spikes. With blooms over an inch across. We have successfully grown this outside with our cymbidiums, as well as in our heated green house. Temperature Tolerant. Spring and Summer blooming. Species from Guyana.
Orchid of the Day: April 2, 2006
starting at
$50.00
$50.00
Encyclia cochleata
Whether you call it the cockle shell orchid, the octopus orchid, or the black orchid, you will always enjoy the intriguing flowers of this ever-blooming species. Grows well indoors or outdoors in areas which don't receive frost. Intermediate growing. June blooming. Species from Central America, the West Indies, and S. Florida.
Orchid of the Day: April 3, 2007
Whether you call it the cockle shell orchid, the octopus orchid, or the black orchid, you will always enjoy the intriguing flowers of this ever-blooming species. Grows well indoors or outdoors in areas which don't receive frost. Intermediate growing. June blooming. Species from Central America, the West Indies, and S. Florida.
Orchid of the Day: April 3, 2007
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia concolor
Chestnut brown flowers with a creamy white lip. Bluish leaves make for an attractive plant! Temperature Tolerant. March blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: December 8, 2009
Chestnut brown flowers with a creamy white lip. Bluish leaves make for an attractive plant! Temperature Tolerant. March blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: December 8, 2009
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia guatemalensis
Thick, pale yellow flowers with brownish purple striations. Makes a lovely display on a long, tall spike. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: May 27, 2005
Thick, pale yellow flowers with brownish purple striations. Makes a lovely display on a long, tall spike. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: May 27, 2005
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia hanburyi
Attractive, deep brown flowers with a contrasting pink lip on a tall spike. Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming. Species from Mexico and Guatamala.
Orchid of the Day: April 28, 2010
Attractive, deep brown flowers with a contrasting pink lip on a tall spike. Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming. Species from Mexico and Guatamala.
Orchid of the Day: April 28, 2010
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia lancifolia
Very fragrant! Intermediate growing. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: May 2, 2003
Very fragrant! Intermediate growing. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: May 2, 2003
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia maculosa
Fragrant. Brown, speckled flowers that appear fuzzy on the back. Temperature Tolerant. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: May 27, 2002
Fragrant. Brown, speckled flowers that appear fuzzy on the back. Temperature Tolerant. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: May 27, 2002
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia microbulbon
This prolific, fragrant encyclia is not as small as the name implies. Green flowers with faint purple striping and a white lip. Temperature Tolerant. April blooming. Fragrant. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: March 29, 2007
This prolific, fragrant encyclia is not as small as the name implies. Green flowers with faint purple striping and a white lip. Temperature Tolerant. April blooming. Fragrant. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: March 29, 2007
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia Newberry Dark Stars
Tall, branching sprays of maroon and green flowers has been the outcome from the cross of these two summer blooming varieties. Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 8, 2010
Tall, branching sprays of maroon and green flowers has been the outcome from the cross of these two summer blooming varieties. Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 8, 2010
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Encyclia radiata
This fragrant species does equally well indoors with your Catts and Phals or outdoors with your Cymbidiums. Beautiful green-white cockle-shell type flowers. Temperature Tolerant. September blooming. Species from Mexico to Venezuela.
Orchid of the Day: August 31, 2008
This fragrant species does equally well indoors with your Catts and Phals or outdoors with your Cymbidiums. Beautiful green-white cockle-shell type flowers. Temperature Tolerant. September blooming. Species from Mexico to Venezuela.
Orchid of the Day: August 31, 2008
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Encyclia Summer Perfume 'Mark of Carthage'
One of our darkest cultivars from this cross between Encyclias mooreana and hanburyii. This line of breeding is a breakthrough in profuse blooming, fragrant, high color, temperature tolerant, encyclias. Overall height is two to three feet on these divisions. Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 28, 2010
One of our darkest cultivars from this cross between Encyclias mooreana and hanburyii. This line of breeding is a breakthrough in profuse blooming, fragrant, high color, temperature tolerant, encyclias. Overall height is two to three feet on these divisions. Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 28, 2010
starting at
$75.00
$75.00
Encyclia Summer Perfume 'Pink Pointelle'
A select cultivar from this primary cross between Encyclias mooreana and hanburii. Inflorescence is branching with over 25 quarter size, rose-pink, fragrant, flowers. We grow these alongside our Cymbidiums and outdoor Cattleyas where they thrive but they should do equally well under intermediate conditions. Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 6, 2010
A select cultivar from this primary cross between Encyclias mooreana and hanburii. Inflorescence is branching with over 25 quarter size, rose-pink, fragrant, flowers. We grow these alongside our Cymbidiums and outdoor Cattleyas where they thrive but they should do equally well under intermediate conditions. Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 6, 2010
starting at
$50.00
$50.00
Encyclia Summer Perfume seedling
This primary cross between encyclia mooreana and encyclia hanburii has really delivered. These seedlings have been producing wonderful variations of purple, green, and beige flowers on erect, branching spikes. An easy bloomer. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Fragrant.
Orchid of the Day: April 28, 2007
This primary cross between encyclia mooreana and encyclia hanburii has really delivered. These seedlings have been producing wonderful variations of purple, green, and beige flowers on erect, branching spikes. An easy bloomer. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Fragrant.
Orchid of the Day: April 28, 2007
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Encyclia tampense
A beautifully delicate native of Florida and the Bahamas. Grows great here in Santa Barbara out with the cymbidiums or in with the phalaenopsis. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Species from Florida and the Bahamas.
Orchid of the Day: June 7, 2008
A beautifully delicate native of Florida and the Bahamas. Grows great here in Santa Barbara out with the cymbidiums or in with the phalaenopsis. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Species from Florida and the Bahamas.
Orchid of the Day: June 7, 2008
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Encyclia tampense var. green
Great clouds of green on this south Florida native. Sepals and petals even green, lip paper white with a very faint hint of pink in the center. Grows great outdoors with cymbidiums or under intermediate conditions with bright filtered light. Peak blooming in summer, but our larger mounted plants seem to have a few buds or flowers on them most of the year. One of the most beautiful and productive orchids we have seen. Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming. Species from South Florida.
Orchid of the Day: May 18, 2010
Great clouds of green on this south Florida native. Sepals and petals even green, lip paper white with a very faint hint of pink in the center. Grows great outdoors with cymbidiums or under intermediate conditions with bright filtered light. Peak blooming in summer, but our larger mounted plants seem to have a few buds or flowers on them most of the year. One of the most beautiful and productive orchids we have seen. Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming. Species from South Florida.
Orchid of the Day: May 18, 2010
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Epicattleya Dowsett Gem
Tall spikes of wine 2.5"" rose-wine colored blooms that on specimen plants can bare over twenty blossoms on the branched spike. Spike stubs on previous years bulbs show that this plant is a very faithful bloomer under cymbidium or cattleya conditions. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: November 17, 2006
Tall spikes of wine 2.5"" rose-wine colored blooms that on specimen plants can bare over twenty blossoms on the branched spike. Spike stubs on previous years bulbs show that this plant is a very faithful bloomer under cymbidium or cattleya conditions. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: November 17, 2006
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epicattleya El Hatillo
Charming flowers with greenish-white sepals and petals and a bright fuchsia lip.One of the best of its type for making an outstanding show every year. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 25, 2006
Charming flowers with greenish-white sepals and petals and a bright fuchsia lip.One of the best of its type for making an outstanding show every year. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 25, 2006
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epicattleya El Hatillo 'Nina'
From the crossing of Cattleya mossiae and Encyclia tampense comes this charming minicat. Flowers are about 2.5" across and are cream-green with small red flares on the center of the petals. Overall plant height is approx. 12". Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 22, 2010
From the crossing of Cattleya mossiae and Encyclia tampense comes this charming minicat. Flowers are about 2.5" across and are cream-green with small red flares on the center of the petals. Overall plant height is approx. 12". Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 22, 2010
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epicattleya El Hatillo 'Pinta'
Charming flowers with greenish-white sepals and petals and a bright fuchsia lip.One of the best of its type for making an outstanding show every year. From the unusual crossing of the large flowered Cattleya species mossiae and the diminutive Encyclia tampense. Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 14, 2010
Charming flowers with greenish-white sepals and petals and a bright fuchsia lip.One of the best of its type for making an outstanding show every year. From the unusual crossing of the large flowered Cattleya species mossiae and the diminutive Encyclia tampense. Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 14, 2010
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epicattleya Matutina
An interesting cross between Cattleya bowringiana and the classic reedstem epidendrum, radicans. Here, under intermediate conditions, this variety grows and blooms well, often throwing off season blooms. Intermediate growing. October-November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: October 19, 2007
An interesting cross between Cattleya bowringiana and the classic reedstem epidendrum, radicans. Here, under intermediate conditions, this variety grows and blooms well, often throwing off season blooms. Intermediate growing. October-November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: October 19, 2007
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epicattleya Purple Glory 'Moirs Pride', AM/AOS
A great floriferous, temperature-tolerant variety. We occasionally come across a variety that amazes us with both its hardiness and its free-blooming character under a wide range of growing conditions. This one fits in this class. Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 9, 2010
A great floriferous, temperature-tolerant variety. We occasionally come across a variety that amazes us with both its hardiness and its free-blooming character under a wide range of growing conditions. This one fits in this class. Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 9, 2010
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Epicattleya Rosy Tondato
We have found many of the encyclias and their hybrids to be one of the highlights of summer. Flowers are far above the foliage giving a delicate but colorful presentation. This cultivar, from the cross of the Encyclia adenocaule and Epicat. Picaboa, produces inflorescences with 3" lavender flowers. As with many of our orchids, this one can be grown out with the cymbidiums or in with the cattleyas. Temperature Tolerant. August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 3, 2010
We have found many of the encyclias and their hybrids to be one of the highlights of summer. Flowers are far above the foliage giving a delicate but colorful presentation. This cultivar, from the cross of the Encyclia adenocaule and Epicat. Picaboa, produces inflorescences with 3" lavender flowers. As with many of our orchids, this one can be grown out with the cymbidiums or in with the cattleyas. Temperature Tolerant. August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 3, 2010
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Epicattleya Vienna Woods seedling
Clean green! A primary hybrid between Encyclia mariae and Cattleya guttata v.alba. Temperature Tolerant. June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 23, 2009
Clean green! A primary hybrid between Encyclia mariae and Cattleya guttata v.alba. Temperature Tolerant. June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 23, 2009
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epicattleya Winnifred Stanfield 'Santa Barbara', JC/AOS
Fantastic and unusual flowers and foliage on this primary hybrid between cattleya aclandiae and epidendrum mariae. Wine and green sepals, petals and new leaves! Large pink lip. Intermediate growing.
Orchid of the Day: April 24, 2002
Fantastic and unusual flowers and foliage on this primary hybrid between cattleya aclandiae and epidendrum mariae. Wine and green sepals, petals and new leaves! Large pink lip. Intermediate growing.
Orchid of the Day: April 24, 2002
starting at
$50.00
$50.00
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Epidendrum (pseudoepidendrum x piliferum)
This cross between these two cane- type Epidendrums has produced seedlings with the temperature tolerance of piliferum and unusual flower stucture of pseudoepidendrum. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: May 11, 2003
This cross between these two cane- type Epidendrums has produced seedlings with the temperature tolerance of piliferum and unusual flower stucture of pseudoepidendrum. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: May 11, 2003
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum Burtonii
Such vibrant colors, compactness, and hardiness, this plant can occasionally be seen growing outdoors in flower beds here in Santa Barbara. A well known cross of Epidendrums ibaguense and Obrienianum. Temperature tolerant. Peak blooming in summer. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 15, 2010
Such vibrant colors, compactness, and hardiness, this plant can occasionally be seen growing outdoors in flower beds here in Santa Barbara. A well known cross of Epidendrums ibaguense and Obrienianum. Temperature tolerant. Peak blooming in summer. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 15, 2010
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum ciliare
A wild fringed lip sets epidendrum ciliare apart from other members of it's genus. With long green sepals and petals. Temperature Tolerant. Fragrant. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: September 17, 2004
A wild fringed lip sets epidendrum ciliare apart from other members of it's genus. With long green sepals and petals. Temperature Tolerant. Fragrant. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: September 17, 2004
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum Coral Miss
This hybrid between Epidendrum nemorale and E. howardii produces delicate purple flowers on a branching spike. We grow this compact plant outdoors where it blooms quite freely. Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 19, 2010
This hybrid between Epidendrum nemorale and E. howardii produces delicate purple flowers on a branching spike. We grow this compact plant outdoors where it blooms quite freely. Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 19, 2010
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum difforme 'type'
Very fragrant, with ghostly white flowers. This species is closely related to epidendrum difforme, but instead of being green, the flowers are pure white. Warm to Intermediate. Summer blooming. Species from Ecuador.
Orchid of the Day: December 17, 2006
Very fragrant, with ghostly white flowers. This species is closely related to epidendrum difforme, but instead of being green, the flowers are pure white. Warm to Intermediate. Summer blooming. Species from Ecuador.
Orchid of the Day: December 17, 2006
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum falcatum
Very fragrant and very beautiful. Creamy white flowers with thick, hanging leaves. This lithophyte that grows at approximately 4500 feet. Also known as coilostylis falcatum. Temperature Tolerant. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: June 8, 2006
Very fragrant and very beautiful. Creamy white flowers with thick, hanging leaves. This lithophyte that grows at approximately 4500 feet. Also known as coilostylis falcatum. Temperature Tolerant. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: June 8, 2006
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Epidendrum Gordons Pink
"Everblooming Jewels of the Garden" is what we call these epi's for their vibrant color and seemingly endless blooming season. Many of the "reedstem epis" sold today have in their background the larger flowered, but cold intolerant Epidendrum cinnabarium making them largely unsuitable as garden plants in frost-free areas. The plants offered here tolerated temperatures down to 28 degrees the winter before last. Blooming throughout the year. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: June 13, 2009
"Everblooming Jewels of the Garden" is what we call these epi's for their vibrant color and seemingly endless blooming season. Many of the "reedstem epis" sold today have in their background the larger flowered, but cold intolerant Epidendrum cinnabarium making them largely unsuitable as garden plants in frost-free areas. The plants offered here tolerated temperatures down to 28 degrees the winter before last. Blooming throughout the year. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: June 13, 2009
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum oerstedii
Fragrant and elegant! This species produces large, delicate looking white and green flowers from slender pseudobulbs. Recently renamed Coilostylis oerstedii. Grows well under intermediate conditions with phals or catts. Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: July 30, 2008
Fragrant and elegant! This species produces large, delicate looking white and green flowers from slender pseudobulbs. Recently renamed Coilostylis oerstedii. Grows well under intermediate conditions with phals or catts. Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: July 30, 2008
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Epidendrum Orange Cascade
Epidendrum Orange Cascade These bright orange reedstem Epidendrums bloom constantly; a great accent for your garden all year long! Easy outdoor care. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: September 12, 2000
Epidendrum Orange Cascade These bright orange reedstem Epidendrums bloom constantly; a great accent for your garden all year long! Easy outdoor care. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: September 12, 2000
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum Orange Passion
Fine orange, large-flowering (2-inch flowers) reedstem epidendrum; very easy outdoor grower, takes temperatures 30-100F. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: May 17, 2002
Fine orange, large-flowering (2-inch flowers) reedstem epidendrum; very easy outdoor grower, takes temperatures 30-100F. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: May 17, 2002
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum parkinsonianum
A very striking species from Mexico and Central America, with long, fleshy leaves and creamy-green pendant flowers. One of our customers, Eliane, grows it outside her window where she sits and enjoys its evening fragrance wafting in on the breeze! Temperature Tolerant. Spring and Summer blooming. Fragrant. Species from Mexico and Central America.
Orchid of the Day: June 3, 2006
A very striking species from Mexico and Central America, with long, fleshy leaves and creamy-green pendant flowers. One of our customers, Eliane, grows it outside her window where she sits and enjoys its evening fragrance wafting in on the breeze! Temperature Tolerant. Spring and Summer blooming. Fragrant. Species from Mexico and Central America.
Orchid of the Day: June 3, 2006
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Epidendrum porpax 'St Nancy', CCM/AOS
Weird, waxy, insect looking flowers with a shiny brown plastic-like lip. The plant itself creates a thick mat of foliage over the mount. In its native habitat, this petite species grows epiphytically in pine and oak forests at elevations up to 6000 feet! In cultivation, it grows well under intermediate conditions. Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Columbia.
Orchid of the Day: June 21, 2009
Weird, waxy, insect looking flowers with a shiny brown plastic-like lip. The plant itself creates a thick mat of foliage over the mount. In its native habitat, this petite species grows epiphytically in pine and oak forests at elevations up to 6000 feet! In cultivation, it grows well under intermediate conditions. Intermediate growing. August - September blooming. Species from Columbia.
Orchid of the Day: June 21, 2009
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum propinquum
These unusual, clustering epidendrums grow into huge, spectacular specimens. Our particular variety we recieved from the famous collector, Sterling Dickinson. A native from the slopes of the Sierras on the side of the Gulf of Mexico. They grow like crazy outside with our cymbidiums. Temperature Tolerant. January - February blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: December 3, 2009
These unusual, clustering epidendrums grow into huge, spectacular specimens. Our particular variety we recieved from the famous collector, Sterling Dickinson. A native from the slopes of the Sierras on the side of the Gulf of Mexico. They grow like crazy outside with our cymbidiums. Temperature Tolerant. January - February blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: December 3, 2009
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum radioferens
An unusual, rare reddish-brown climbing cane-type epidedendrum with a dangling spike. Flowers fairly large for an epidendrum at about an inch and a half across. Grows great outdoors with our cymbidiums. Temperature Tolerant. March - April blooming. Species from Mexico, Guatamala, and Honduras.
Orchid of the Day: March 10, 2010
An unusual, rare reddish-brown climbing cane-type epidedendrum with a dangling spike. Flowers fairly large for an epidendrum at about an inch and a half across. Grows great outdoors with our cymbidiums. Temperature Tolerant. March - April blooming. Species from Mexico, Guatamala, and Honduras.
Orchid of the Day: March 10, 2010
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
Epidendrum Rhody 'Kim', FCC/AOS
A remarkable encyclia combination. Rarely grown in cultivation. Discussed and photographed in the American Orchid Society Bulletin, 1973, page 774. Temperature Tolerant. April blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 14, 2010
A remarkable encyclia combination. Rarely grown in cultivation. Discussed and photographed in the American Orchid Society Bulletin, 1973, page 774. Temperature Tolerant. April blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 14, 2010
starting at
$75.00
$75.00
Epidendrum rigidum
Native from Florida south to Brazil, this species is one of the most widely distributed, growing most frequently as an epiphyte. It is an intermediate to warm grower and does quite well under Phalaenopsis conditions. Intermediate growing. Spring and Summer blooming. Species from Florida south to Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: March 26, 2006
Native from Florida south to Brazil, this species is one of the most widely distributed, growing most frequently as an epiphyte. It is an intermediate to warm grower and does quite well under Phalaenopsis conditions. Intermediate growing. Spring and Summer blooming. Species from Florida south to Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: March 26, 2006
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum rousseauae
This unique epidendrum produces clean, pure green flowers attractively spaced along the spike. Makes an attractive windowsill size specimen with lots of flowers produced. Intermediate growing. November blooming. Species from Costa Rica and Panama.
Orchid of the Day: October 7, 2008
This unique epidendrum produces clean, pure green flowers attractively spaced along the spike. Makes an attractive windowsill size specimen with lots of flowers produced. Intermediate growing. November blooming. Species from Costa Rica and Panama.
Orchid of the Day: October 7, 2008
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum Salmon Sunset
Prolific orange reedstem epidendrum with a salmon undertone. This one is everblooming and looks great in a hanging basket. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: May 23, 2003
Prolific orange reedstem epidendrum with a salmon undertone. This one is everblooming and looks great in a hanging basket. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: May 23, 2003
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum scriptum var. paniculatum
Fascinating dark green flowers with white lips branching from tall, dendrobium-like canes, making a great spatial effect. Native to a range of climates in Central America, this plant is suited for growing outdoors with the cymbidiums or in a greenhouse. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 25, 2008
Fascinating dark green flowers with white lips branching from tall, dendrobium-like canes, making a great spatial effect. Native to a range of climates in Central America, this plant is suited for growing outdoors with the cymbidiums or in a greenhouse. Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: August 25, 2008
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum secundum var. purpureum
The dwarf strain of this vibrant purple Epidendrum from northern Peru is well suited to slatted wood basket culture. Plants stay very compact, 6"" to 8"" tall, with flower spikes rising above to a maximum height of 14”. Like its full sized brethren, this one can bloom sequentially for months. Temperature Tolerant. Species from Columbia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: July 3, 2009
The dwarf strain of this vibrant purple Epidendrum from northern Peru is well suited to slatted wood basket culture. Plants stay very compact, 6"" to 8"" tall, with flower spikes rising above to a maximum height of 14”. Like its full sized brethren, this one can bloom sequentially for months. Temperature Tolerant. Species from Columbia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: July 3, 2009
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum secundum var. purpureum dwarf type
This tiny epidendrum is the dwarf strain of this new world species. Plants stay very compact, 6"" to 8"" tall, with flower spikes rising above to a maximum height of 14"". Temperature Tolerant. Species from Northern Peru.
Orchid of the Day: May 15, 2007
This tiny epidendrum is the dwarf strain of this new world species. Plants stay very compact, 6"" to 8"" tall, with flower spikes rising above to a maximum height of 14"". Temperature Tolerant. Species from Northern Peru.
Orchid of the Day: May 15, 2007
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Epidendrum secundum 'Petite Poupee'
This tiny epidendrum is the dwarf strain of this new world species. Plants stay very compact. Temperature Tolerant. Spring and Summer blooming. Species from Columbia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
This tiny epidendrum is the dwarf strain of this new world species. Plants stay very compact. Temperature Tolerant. Spring and Summer blooming. Species from Columbia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum stamfordianum
A great species for collectors, with mildly fragrant flowers which are long lasting. Intermediate growing. Fragrant. Species from Mexico to Columbia.
Orchid of the Day: April 7, 2002
A great species for collectors, with mildly fragrant flowers which are long lasting. Intermediate growing. Fragrant. Species from Mexico to Columbia.
Orchid of the Day: April 7, 2002
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Epidendrum Tiny Red
Petite size, bright dark red color, and a long flowering season make this variety a true everblooming jewel of the garden. Peak blooming during summer. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: August 30, 2010
Petite size, bright dark red color, and a long flowering season make this variety a true everblooming jewel of the garden. Peak blooming during summer. Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: August 30, 2010
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Eria convallarioides
The ""baby corn"" orchid? This prolific, thick bulbed orchid produces neat cones of tiny, pale yellow flowers with orange lips. Warm to Intermediate. August blooming. Species from the Eastern Himalayas.
Orchid of the Day: July 19, 2008
The ""baby corn"" orchid? This prolific, thick bulbed orchid produces neat cones of tiny, pale yellow flowers with orange lips. Warm to Intermediate. August blooming. Species from the Eastern Himalayas.
Orchid of the Day: July 19, 2008
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Eria coronaria
Australian orchid expert David Banks flashed the slide and said, "I bet nobody knows this one". There was silence, except for one guy that would know the name, Paul Gripp, saying "eria coronaria", having recently seen the exact picture on the cover of one of David's Australian periodicals. It has been a longtime resident at SBOE, our plant coming from the Sikkim Himalayas. Striking blood colored markings, and faint yellow, on the lip of this white flower. Temperature Tolerant. Winter and Spring blooming. Fragrant. Species from India.
Orchid of the Day: November 3, 2006
Australian orchid expert David Banks flashed the slide and said, "I bet nobody knows this one". There was silence, except for one guy that would know the name, Paul Gripp, saying "eria coronaria", having recently seen the exact picture on the cover of one of David's Australian periodicals. It has been a longtime resident at SBOE, our plant coming from the Sikkim Himalayas. Striking blood colored markings, and faint yellow, on the lip of this white flower. Temperature Tolerant. Winter and Spring blooming. Fragrant. Species from India.
Orchid of the Day: November 3, 2006
starting at
$25.00
$25.00
Eria javanica
Star-shaped, creamy yellow flowers packed onto a graceful arching spike. With very attractive foliage throughout the year. Warm to Intermediate. Fall blooming. Species from South East Asia.
Orchid of the Day: September 27, 2004
Star-shaped, creamy yellow flowers packed onto a graceful arching spike. With very attractive foliage throughout the year. Warm to Intermediate. Fall blooming. Species from South East Asia.
Orchid of the Day: September 27, 2004
starting at
$17.50
$17.50
Eulophia macra 'Grumpy Wayne', CCM/AOS
This uncommon species from Madagascar produces masses of button size flowers on tall, branching, inflorescences. Intermediate growing. December - January blooming. Species from Madagascar.
Orchid of the Day: December 16, 2009
This uncommon species from Madagascar produces masses of button size flowers on tall, branching, inflorescences. Intermediate growing. December - January blooming. Species from Madagascar.
Orchid of the Day: December 16, 2009
starting at
$35.00
$35.00
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