Cymbidium Orchid – James Toya Velvet

Posted by Alex Murray in Types of Orchid 4 Comments

This cymbidium orchid currently in flower in my garden – it’s name James Toya Velvet and it’s been created by one of the innovative cymbidium AU breeder for a cut flower market.
Couple of years ago I was able to obtain a few unflowered seedlings of this variety and been patiently waiting for it to produce it’s first for me blooms, and as you can see, it is a beauty!
The plant is very strong and carry 5 large blooms. The flowers are flamboyant hot pink color with mild spicy scent, which is unusual for cymbidium orchid. The lip of the flower showing white/dark pink velvety texture and overall appearance effect is very pleasing. I think James Toya Velvet will be another winner in the cymbidium circle because it will appeal to many orchid collectors and gardeners alike.

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Lepanthes horichii

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Lepanthes horichii

It happens at my backyard at home. The Lepanthes plant is 20cms long and most of times the leaves get pendant because of the weight. It blooms all the months.

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Southern Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa)

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Southern Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa)

Found on the edge of one of the pools on Middlemere Heath, Isle Of Purbeck, Dorset.

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Blc George King ‘Southern Cross’ AM/AOS

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  • Cattleya hybrid orchid
  • Plants in 2½” pots to flower in 2-3 years
  • Blooming season is winter
  • These fragrant flowers will be large clear yellows with rose lips
  • These plants require bright indirect light

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This is one of the best growing yellow cattleyas we have to offer! A great grower, it flowers more than once a year. This mutation of the ‘Serendipity’ clone has flowered true to the photo. Hybrids from it are flo… More >>

Blc George King ‘Southern Cross’ AM/AOS

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The New Encyclopedia of Orchids: 1500 Species in Cultivation

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1500 orchid species are profiled in this authoritative, detailed, and carefully researched encyclopedia. Infinitely varied and hugely interesting, these strikingly beautiful plants are sumptuously illustrated with over 1… More >>

The New Encyclopedia of Orchids: 1500 Species in Cultivation

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orchidea

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orchidea

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Miltonia spectabilis var alba x odm Holiday Gold

Posted by Alex Murray in Types of Orchid 8 Comments

This is another interesting orchid from my collection that just flowered – its Miltonia spectabilis var alba x odm Holiday Gold. Its rather a rare cross and a beautiful orchid to have and to admire.
Despite being a collectors item its actually very easy orchid to grow and lends itself well to specimen culture.
The flowers of this orchid is very large (approx 20 cm across), it flowers freely and producing impressive display. The beautiful white/burgundy flowers open very widely and each flower spike carry 4 – 5 huge flowers.
These orchids native to Panama, Colombia and Costa Rica and they grow naturally on rocks and tree branches in cloud forests where morning mists and afternoon showers are the norm. In our climate they are quite happy in the shadiest part of my garden and they love frequent watering.

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Dendrobium Chao Prya Live Orchid Plant

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  • 2-3 7-9 inch canes in 2-inch pot
  • Has bloomed once already
  • Next bloom all canes will flower
  • Great windowsill plant

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Dendrobium Chao Praya is a very floriferous dendrobium producing large white flowers with purple throats on arching racemes. Plants are of a semi-den-phal type…. More >>

Dendrobium Chao Prya Live Orchid Plant

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