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.
Oncidium andreetteanum
A naturally occurring hybrid from Ecuador, producing branched inflorescences with large, richly patterned flowers. The lanceolate, recurved sepals ...
View full detailsOncidium bockemuhliae
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This delightful miniature species features charming small flowers with intricate patterns on compact inflorescences, thriving in intermediate condi...
View full detailsPescatoria ecuadorana f. blue
Pescatoria wallisii
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Phloeophila pleurothallopsis
Phragmipedium Barbara LeAnn
Phragmipedium Barbara LeAnn (Primary Hybrid) This delightful slipper orchid hybrid, is a primary cross between the brilliant Phragmipedium besseae ...
View full detailsPhragmipedium Faust's Elegance
Phragmipedium Faust's Elegance (Primary hibryd): This distinguished slipper orchid hybrid is a cross between the species Phragmipedium longiflorum ...
View full detailsPlatystele baqueroi
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This miniature, rare epiphyte is native to Ecuador, found in the cloud forests at elevations around 2000 meters. This tiny orchid is known for its ...
View full detailsPlatystele viridis
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Pleurothallis adonis
A captivating miniature epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, sharing the remarkable leaf-blooming habit of its genus — flowers emerge directly f...
View full detailsPleurothallis alvaroi
A striking epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, displaying the remarkable leaf-blooming habit — flowers emerge in a loose raceme directly from t...
View full detailsPleurothallis coriacardia
A leaf-blooming epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, producing a solitary flower on the surface of a broad, fleshy, heart-shaped leaf with a rol...
View full detailsPleurothallis eccentrica
A miniature species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador with a distinctive floral architecture: an erect, ovate dorsal sepal, a rounded ventral ...
View full detailsPleurothallis ensata
A robust miniature native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing successive flowers on an erect raceme that emerges from the base of each leaf, w...
View full detailsPleurothallis erythrium
A botanical curiosity from the Andean cloud forests, remarkable for its epiphyllous flowering habit: tiny, star-shaped flowers with spreading sepal...
View full detailsPleurothallis jostii
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A captivating epiphyllous miniature from the Andean cloud forests, bearing flowers directly from the surface of a cordate leaf. The large, ovate, h...
View full detailsPleurothallis loranthophylla
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A dramatic species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing tall, erect racemes of numerous simultaneous flowers on a long scape. The very...
View full detailsPleurothallis macra
A distinctive species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing pendant flowers on a slender scape from the base of long, narrow lanceolate...
View full detailsPleurothallis mastodon
A bold miniature species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary flowers with an erect, twisted dorsal sepal, deeply connate lat...
View full detailsPleurothallis micklowii
A graceful miniature species from the Andean cloud forests, producing arching, pendant racemes densely set with small flowers featuring free, elong...
View full detailsPleurothallis neorinkei
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A distinctive miniature species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers directly on a long, narrow, fleshy leaf. The large...
View full detailsPleurothallis orecta
A striking species from the Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on a broad, fleshy leaf. The widely spreading free lateral sepals displa...
View full detailsPleurothallis perijaensis
A small, single-leaved epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers with a large concave dorsal sepal and elongated co...
View full detailsPleurothallis prolaticollaris
A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing pairs of flowers directly on the surface of the fleshy leaf. The free lateral s...
View full detailsPleurothallis quadricaudata
A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers directly on the surface of the oval, fleshy leaf. The golden-bro...
View full detailsPleurothallis quaternaria
A small epiphyte from Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on slender peduncles from the base of narrow, linear leaves. The free lateral ...
View full detailsPleurothallis ruscaria
This compact epiphytic orchid is celebrated for its continuous blooming habit and adaptable nature, making it an ideal choice for collectors seekin...
View full detailsPleurothallis sclerophylla
A floriferous epiphyte from the cloud forests of tropical America, producing long, erect spikes densely packed with dozens of tiny star-shaped flow...
View full detailsPleurothallis stricta
A small epiphyte from Andean cloud forests, producing erect, branched racemes with flowers arranged in neat alternating rows along the spike. The e...
View full detailsPorroglossum aureum
Prosthechea livida
Restrepia brachypus yellow
Restrepia brachypus yellow
Restrepia mendozae
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Restrepia mendozae
Restrepia mohrii
Restrepia mohrii