Calanthe vestida
This Southeast Asian beauty comes in many color forms. It is deciduous and needs lots of water when active growth starts, usually early spring. When growth matures and leaves turn yellow, pull way back on water (almost none). Flower spikes appear November through January. Intermediate conditions with moderate light.
In 6" pots FS... $30 |
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Cattleya aclandiae
This multi-colored and multi-patterned catt brings interesting results to its progeny. However, it is a beauty in its own right. Also grown for the beauty of its mottled foliage. This is a compact plant, rarely exceeding 12" in height. A reliable bloomer producing its flowers in lthe fall. Grows intermediate to warm with moderate to bright light.
FS ... In pots $27 |  |
Ceratochilus biglandulosus
This very small Javanese plant has a very large flower for the plant size. Beautiful crystaline white with a green throat. Grows intermediate to cool with moderate to bright light and lots of water. Long lasting flowers. A must for the gourmet miniature grower.
Mounted FS... $30 |
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Ceratostylis rubra
A different kind of orchid. Bright orange flowers sit among tough, terete-type leaves. Blooms several times a year. Grows intermediate with moderate light.
Mounted ... FS $20 In 4" teak baskets FS... $25 |  |
Christensonia vietnamica
New from Viet Nam and named after Dr. Eric Christenson, a reputed taxonomist. It is about the size of an ascocentrum and grows under the same conditions, i.e. intermediate to warm temperatures with a good light source. A member of the vanda family. Likes lots of water. Grows best in a humid environment which can be accomplished by misting about three times weekly in addition to a thorough watering once a week. Be the first on your block to acquire this new species!
Mounted FS ... $30 |
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Chysis bractescens
This is a Colombian species with a unique growing habit. Simultaneously the new, long (12" - 16"), hard canes develop and the flower spike emerges. Large flowers with heavy, waxy substance. This is the standard color form. It grows intermediate to warm in moderate to bright light.
4" teak baskets FS ... $22 |
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Cirrhaea dependens
Related to the gongora tribe, but much more compact and easily managed size-wise. Flowers and pendant and will vary in color from apple green to red brown. Blooms are often spotted and barred dark purple and/or orange. One of those things that is similar but very different from its relatives. Likes intermediate to warm temperatures with moderate light.
6" baskets FS ... $35 |
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Cochleanthes amazonica
A beautiful New World species that juts out its very large lip with this purple veined pattern, said to act as a runway for its pollinator. Comes from the Amazon basin about mid-level up the mountains. Likes intermediate to warm temperatures with moderate to low light. Flowers emerge from the base of the plant and can completely cover the container. Easy grower and free flowering. Not easy to find these days.
In pots FS ... $35 |
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Coelogyne cristata
One of the most sought after coelogynes. Likes to grow mounted or in baskets so pendant growths can hang free. Comes from the Himalayas and is, therefore, a cool grower. Moderate to bright light. Flowers in the early spring.
In pots FS ... $30 |
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Coelogyne mamorataa.k.a. C. chloroptera
Still another desireable member of the coelogyne family. Easy to grow in intermediate temperatures with moderate light. Produces arching flower spikes in creams to greens. Smaller flower than C. confusa, but higher flower count.
In teak baskets FS ... $25 |
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Coelogyne mooreana 'Brockhurst' FCC/RHS
King of the mooreanas, this is a large, open, flat flower. Very fragrant. Pristine white with a dollup of yellow in the throat around the column. Grows intermediate to cool.
In pots FS ... $40 |
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Coelogyne pandurata
Large, green flowers with "black" lip on a long, arching spike. This was the original "black orchid", so named because of its lip. Easy to grow in intermediate temperatures with moderate light.
Large plants in 5" pots FS ... $45 |
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Cycnoches chlorochilon
One of the largest flowers of this genus. Flowers have heavy, waxy texture and last for about 6 weeks. Likes intermediate to warm temperatures with moderate light. Flowers can be 6" - 7" tip to tip. Loses its leaves in winter so not to worry when they fall off. Less water in winter months. Absolutely stunning flower! Another plus is its fragrance - Magnifique!
In pots FS ... $32 |
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Cycnodes Wine Delight "Gem" FCC/AOS
Beautiful flower with an FCC, the highest award an orchid can receive. Heavily textured flowers the color of a good cabernet or merlot. Will produce four to five flowers on a single inflorescence. Will loose its leaves in the winter after blooming. New growth comes in the spring and blooms in the fall. Long lasting flowers measure about 4" across. Likes intermediate to warm temperatures with moderate light. A truly knock-out flower for the color alone.
In pots FS ... $32 |
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Cymbidium ensifolium
This warm tolerant species produces upright spikes. Unlike the alba form below, this is the standard color form with greenish stripes and color on the lip. Comes from China and prefers an intermediate greenhouse (maybe on the cooler side) or in the house as opposed to growing outside with the more cold hardy cymbidiums. Makes a beautiful speciman. Fragrant!
Mature plants established in pots - FS............$50 |
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Cymbidium ensifolium v. album
This warm tolerant species produces upright spikes in white with greenish blush on dorsal and lateral sepals. Comes from China and prefers an intermediate greenhouse (maybe on the cooler side) or in the house as opposed to growing outside with the more cold hardy cymbidiums. Makes a beautiful speciman. Fragrant!
Mature plants established in pots - FS............$50 |
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Cymbidium Golden Elf
This warm tolerant hybrid produces upright spikes in golden yellow. Referred to as a polymin because it is smaller than a standard cym and larger than a mini-cym. It is a hybrid made from the Chinese C. ensifolium. As such it carries a sweet fragrance. Does not want the cold night drop in temperature common to the more standard cymbidiums. Makes a beautiful speciman.
FS in 5" pots...$35 |
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Cymbidium tigrinum
What a beautiful cymbidium species AND so fragrant. This intermediate to cool grower produces upright spikes in a beautiful tri-color pattern. It is a miniature in that it grows only to about eight inches, smaller than the polymins. Its spike is held well above the foliage and produces 3" to 4" flowers. Beauty and fragrance all in the same plant. What more could one want!
FS...$37 in 4" pots |
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