Orchidaceae
The Orchidaceae family, or orchids, is one of the largest and most diverse plant families in the world, known for their intricate and exotic flowers. Orchids are admired for their beauty and variety, with species exhibiting a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and colors. These plants are incredibly adaptable, thriving in diverse environments from tropical rainforests to arid deserts.
Habitat: Orchids can be found in a wide range of habitats. Many species grow as epiphytes, clinging to trees in the humid canopies of tropical rainforests, where they capture moisture and nutrients from the air. Others thrive in temperate regions, growing in the ground or on rocks. Some orchids have even adapted to survive in harsh, dry environments, making them one of the most versatile plant families. Their ability to adapt to various climates and conditions contributes to their widespread distribution and ecological success.
Pleurothallis complanata
A stunning leaf-blooming epiphyte native to Ecuador, producing flowers directly on the iridescent leaf surface. The glassy translucent periath fram...
View full detailsPleurothallis diabolica
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Pleurothallis masdevalliopsis
A miniature species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, with elongated, tailed sepals and a fringed lip that closely resembles the genus Masdev...
View full detailsPleurothallis nephroglossa 'Ecuagenera'
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A selected clone of this Ecuadorian species, with solitary flowers borne directly on a broad, mottled, fleshy leaf. The connate lateral sepals form...
View full detailsPleurothallis sphaerantha
A miniature epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, where the contrast between plant and flower is part of its charm. The large, glaucous...
View full detailsPleurothallis titan
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A large-flowered epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, exceptional in a genus known for miniatures. The broad, rounded dorsal sepal and...
View full detailsPleurothallis tragulosa
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A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing pendant flowers of a wholly unique architecture. Two globose structures in vivi...
View full detailsPolystachya piersii
Porrovallia Ecuagenera
A primary hybrid between Prgm. muscosum and Masd. norops, inheriting the intricate movement-triggered lip of the former and the vivid, compact flor...
View full detailsRestrepia cuprea
Restrepia cuprea
Restrepia falkenbergii
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Restrepia falkenbergii
Restrepia roseola
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Scaphosepalum macrodactylum
Scaphosepalum macrodactylum
Scaphosepalum triceratops
Scaphosepalum triceratops
Sobralia lancea
This is a small to medium-sized terrestrial orchid from wet montane forests (600–1700 meters) in Central and South America. This warm-to-cool growe...
View full detailsStanhopea connata
A fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of South America, producing pendulous flowers with broad, finely spotted sepals and a strikingly large, ...
View full detailsStanhopea reichenbachiana
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A fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of South America, producing large, sculptural flowers with an upright hooded dorsal sepal, horizontally ...
View full detailsStelis concinna
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Stelis concinna
Stelis dapsilis
Stelis dapsilis
Stelis jamesonii
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Stelis jamesonii
Stelis nycterina
Stelis nycterina
Stelis pilosa
Stelis pilosa
Trichocentrum Larry Sexton
This is a primary hybrid between Trt. aurisasinorum and Trt. nanum known for its compact size, making it an excellent candidate for windowsills or ...
View full detailsTrichopilia eneidae
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Trisetella Ecuagenera
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Zootrophion aguirrei
Cattleya Manuel Moran
Cattleya Manuel Moran (Cattleya Mildred Rives x Cattleya Sierra Blanca) is a captivating hybrid orchid celebrated for its elegant beauty and exquis...
View full detailsPhragmipedium Michael Riley
Phragmipedium Michael Riley Culture: Exceptional Phragmipedium Michael Riley hybrid orchid combining Phrag. boissierianum and Phrag. humboldtii gen...
View full detailsOncidium Artejerezorum
A primary hybrid of Onc. cinnamomeum × Onc. odoratum, combining the intricate patterning of both Andean parents on well-branched, horizontal inflor...
View full detailsMaxillaria azulensis
An elegant epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, producing solitary flowers with a tall, erect dorsal sepal, horizontally spreading lateral sepal...
View full detailsDracula alcithoe
Phragmipedium Arturo Valenza
A primary hybrid of Phrag. kovachii × Phrag. anguloi, two iconic slipper orchid species from the Andean cloud forests, this intermediate-growing Ph...
View full detailsCoelogyne fimbriata (Big)
A creeping, mat-forming species from the montane forests of South Asia, offered here in a well-established big size. It produces small pseudobulbs ...
View full detailsLaeliocattleya Jhoenmy Hermo
A cross between L. anceps and C. lueddemanniana, this elegant hybrid combines the graceful, arching habit of its Laelia parent with the full, ruffl...
View full detailsMasdevallia niesseniae (Big)
A rare and sought-after Colombian species, Masdevallia niesseniae bears flowers with broad, richly textured sepals and delicate tail extensions tha...
View full detailsOncidium Lojanita
A striking hybrid between Onc. Aidita Tosi and Onc. Cholita Cuencana, bearing arching, branched inflorescences adorned with bold, velvety flowers i...
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