Name: Bulbophyllum treschii Jenny Synonyms: Etymology: treschii — named in honor of Erwin Tresch, a Swiss orchid enthusiast and discoverer of the s...

Name: Bulbophyllum lindleyanum Griff.Synonyms: Bulbophyllum caesariatum Ridl.; Bulbophyllum rigens Rchb.f.; Phyllorchis lindleyana (Griff.) Kuntze....

Name: Dendrobium kingianum Bidwill ex Lindl. 'Compact' Synonyms: Thelychiton kingianus (Bidwill ex Lindl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones; Callista king...

Name: Lepanthes volador Luer & HirtzEtymology: volador = “flying” – refers to the flowers that appear to hover above the leaf.First described: ...

Name: Stanhopea oculata (Lodd.) Lindl.Synonyms (selection of historical names):Ceratochilus oculatus Lodd.; Anguloa oculata Lodd.;Stanhopea auranti...

Name: Dracula mendozaeEtymology: The genus name Dracula means "little dragon" in Latin and refers to the extraordinary appearance of the flowers. T...

Name: Dracula astuta 'Ecuagenera'Etymology: The genus name Dracula means "little dragon" in Latin and refers to the unusual shape of the flowers. T...

Name: Dracula ophiocepsEtymology: The genus name Dracula means “little dragon” in Latin. The specific epithet ophioceps is formed from Greek word e...

Name: Dracula gigas – selected cloneEtymology: The genus name Dracula means "little dragon" in Latin and refers to the unusual, often face-like app...

Name: Paphiopedilum spicerianum (Rchb.f.) PfitzerSynonyms: Cypripedium spicerianum Rchb.f.Etymology: Paphiopedilum combines Paphos, a place associa...

Name: Holcoglossum lingulatum (Aver.) Aver. Synonyms: Holcoglossum kimballianum var. lingulatum Aver.; Holcoglossum tangii Christenson Etymology: l...

Name: Liparis rhombea J.J.Sm.Etymology: rhombea = diamond-shaped — refers to the characteristic shape of the leaves.First description: 1908 by Joha...

Name: Dendrobium limpidumEtymology: The genus name Dendrobium is derived from Greek components meaning "tree" and "life," referring to the predomin...

Name: Sobralia fimbriataEtymology: The genus name Sobralia honors the Spanish botanist Francisco Martínez Sobral. The Latin specific epithet fimbri...

Light: Temperature: Water: Rest period: short Fragrance: Yes Location: windowsill/greenhouse

Name: Lepanthes tracheia Rchb.f.Synonym: Lepanthes caucana Schltr.Etymology: The specific epithet tracheia is derived from Greek and means “rough” ...

Name: Lepanthes hugomedinae A.Doucette & J.PortillaSynonyms:Etymology: hugomedinae = named in honor of Hugo Medina, an Ecuadorian orchid expert...

Name: Lepanthes gargoyla Luer & HirtzEtymology: The specific epithet gargoyla means “gargoyle” and refers to the striking, grotesque appearance...

Name: Lepanthes elegantulaEtymology: The genus name Lepanthes is derived from Greek word elements. The Latin specific epithet elegantula means figu...

Name: Lepanthes echoEtymology: The genus name Lepanthes is formed from Greek word components. The specific epithet echo refers to Echo, the mountai...

Name: Lepanthes calocercaEtymology: The genus name Lepanthes is derived from Greek word elements. The specific epithet calocerca combines Greek wor...

Name: Lepanthes barbeliferaEtymology: The genus name Lepanthes is derived from Greek word elements and refers to the scaly or finely textured appea...

Name: Dossinochilus Dreamcatcher Etymology: Dossinochilus = hybrid genus from Dossinia and Anoectochilus; Dreamcatcher = dreamcatcher — refers to t...