An unscented orchid with an 'ultra' violet blotch in the center of the flower, possibly indicating a diurnal or crepuscularly active pollinator! (diurnal = active in the daytime; crepuscular = active at dawn and dusk)

The white flowers of this orchid are fragrant during the evening and at night and can last for up to three weeks!

One of the cutest miniature Aerangis species from Madagascar, it is deliciously fragrant.

The narrow leaved form of the famous 'Darwin's Orchid,' notable for its 12 inch long nectar spur which influenced Darwin to predict the existence of a moth with a 12 inch long proboscis on Madagascar!

An extremely variable species widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The cultivar 'Garden Party' is a yellow form of the typical spotted Ansellia africana.

This orchid is the largest species in the genus Ascocentrum with stems that can grow up to 20 inches high.

The lips of this orchid's flowers turn yellow as they age. *Latin American Orchid*

A mid-sized lithophyte, this orchid grows in harsh conditions and has a distinctively hairy, magenta colored lip. *Latin American Orchid*

This Taiwanese orchid is commonly found growing along roadsides

This Chinese orchid is completely winter hardy from zone 7 (here in DC) to zone 5 or 6, which could stretch as far north as southern New Hampshire! What are these zones, you may ask? These are plant hardiness zones as defined by the USDA, Each zone stretches across a certain part of the United States, and indicates a certain type of climate. These zones are often used by gardeners to determine where a plant will grow most effectively. To see the USDA hardiness zone map, and for more information, check out the link in the references!

A striking species from Assam, Burma and Thailand with an umbel of flowers with rocking lips that aid in their pollination. (umbel = an inflorescence with several short flower stalks)

This tiny flowered orchid is thought to be endemic to Sumatera because it has not been found anywhere else since it was described in 1927.

A southeast asian species with long ribbony flowers.

This well known deciduous terrestrial orchid has been used for over 100 years as a cut flower.

A pinstriped miniature orchid native to Costa Rica. *Latin American Orchid*

Known for its exquisite flower shape, C. lueddemanniana has been used in crosses to improve the shape of many Cattleya hybrids. *Latin American Orchid*

There are two distinct types of this species, the "upland" and the "lowland." The "upland" Cattleya maxima is found in higher elevations of Ecuador and Peru and carries approximately 3-5 dark lavender flowers per stem. The "lowland" type is found near sea level in Southwestern Ecuador and can have upwards of 20 flowers on a single spike! *Latin American Orchid*

This orchid's common name is the 'Crested Coelogyne' because of the keels (or crests) that decorate its lip.

The flowers of this Coelogyne all open at the same time instead of successionally like many other orchids.

From the Himalayas, these orchids give off sweet odors on warm days. They are from cool climates and fairly high elevations, growing amongst the moss and lichens with highly contrasting glistening white flowers.

An Andean genus related to the Oncidiums, this species has an unusual nectar spur thought to cater to long tongued Euglossine bees.

This species' name means 'speckled' which aptly describes the stigmatic surface (upper portion of the labellum) of the flower.

This terrestrial species from Madagascar with potato like underground roots, retreats completely underground during the dry season.

From lowland Papua New Guinea, the buds of these long lasting orchids are somewhat hirsute.

A Himalayan species whose buds inflate before bursting open to reveal exotic flowers.

Nicknamed the Golden Bow Orchid as well as the Fried Egg Orchid, both apt descriptions of the proliferous yellow flowers produced by this plant.

A graceful species from the seasonally dry forests of Northeastern Australia often found growing on rocks as well as trees.

The delicate flowers of this orchid have a slight honey fragrance.

The word linguiforme means 'tongue shaped,' referring to the shape of this orchids lip , or its leaves!

The leaves of this orchid turn purple during the dry season and last for two years before falling off.

A shade loving, forest dwelling species native to Luzon in the Philippine Islands.

Our collection contains the virginale variety, which is the pure white form of this nobile Dendrobium. This deciduous orchid is popular in Asia and contains the alkaloid Nobiline, which is used in Chinese medicine.

This orchid from Asia is nicknamed 'the toothbrush orchid.'

One of the craziest flowers in the family Orchidaceae, these blooms appear to be misshapen. They are also very long lasting.

These orchids, with oddly shaped orange flowers, smell slightly of tangerines.

A species with lovely spikes of tiny dangling flowers that, judging from their size and fetid fragrance, are likely fly pollinated.

This Philippine genus contains many species, this being one of the most popular in cultivation. They tend to grow in association with certain species of ant ferns and it is thought that ants might carry seedpods of these orchids to their fern hosts where the environment is just right for the seeds to germinate.

Another lovely dendrochilum from the Philippines with unique spiraling inflorescences.

This epiphytic orchid is native to Luzon, the largest of the Philippine Islands.

A cool to warm growing epiphyte from the Philippines with flowers arranged in long, slender inflorescences.

One of the few Encyclias that can grow terrestrially *Latin American Orchid*

This Encyclia has been observed growing as an epiphyte, a lithophyte, and a terrestrial orchid! *Latin American Orchid*

Formerly Oerstedella centradenia, this species produces keikis readily, which can be detached and grown into new orchids. (keiki = Hawaiian word for baby; refers to a small immature plants produced asexually on the cane of the orchid) *Latin American Orchid*

The flowers of this orchid are stalkless and often similar in color to the plant's leaves.

Epidendrum stamfordianum typically produces yellow flowers, but a pink flowered variety (var. roseum) is found in parts of Colombia. *Latin American Orchid*

A terrestrial orchid with a spur-like nectary

The genus Gongora is characterized by the bending stems of the flowers, which make the blooms hang upside down with the lip facing upwards. *Latin American Orchid*

Not your typical Cattleya, this orchid's small flowers are lacking fragrance and tend to stay partially closed in the wild. This is thought to occur in areas with higher temperatures, and flowers will often self-pollinate as a result. *Latin American Orchid*