Orchid Species

Tropical and Subtropical Trees: An Encyclopedia

Dendrobium and Its Relatives (803 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:41:21 Topic: Other / Books

Dendrobium is an enormous orchid genus of more than 1000 species native to south Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Oceania. They are highly popular among orchid growers for their beauty and diversity. This study by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of the species, all illustrated with color photographs. Almost all the horticulturally popular species are included, along with some lesser-known but spectacular species recently discovered in the high ...

Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia (478 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:11:32 Topic: Other / Books

In this spectacular and comprehensive book, orchid expert David Jones describes more than 1,300 species and subspecies of Australian native orchids. Almost every species is illustrated with a beautiful color photograph, and the detailed species descriptions include information about every part of the plant, as well as its distribution, habitat, how to distinguish it from other similar species and its conservation status. A must for dedicated orchid enthusiasts, professional botanists or anyone i ...

Bulbophyllums and Their Allies (586 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:28:20 Topic: Other / Books

A Growers Guide | This is the first book devoted solely to bulbophyllums, a very diverse group of orchids comprising the largest genus in the orchid family; it is an introductory guide for amateur and advanced orchid growers. The author focuses on those species likely to be cultivated, including 375 Bulbophyllum species and 170 related species and hybrids; she gives practical suggestions on how best to grow each plant in cultivation. ...

Understanding Orchids (784 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.03 2007 on 11:16:14 Topic: Other / Books

Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With 30,000 known species, you could acquire a different orchid every day for eighty years and still not grow them all. Back in the realm of reality, readers of this beautiful book can quickly and easily find the orchids that are right for them -- which ones will thrive on a windowsill, which prefer artificial lights, and which need a greenhouse; which are for beginners, which for experts. ...

Orchid Grower's Companion (746 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:19:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Cultivation, Propagation, and Varieties | Growing orchids is a hobby more than two millennia old, and from the beginning these beautiful flowers have enjoyed a constant and unparalleled cult status among enthusiasts. Orchid Growers Companion explains in accessible detail the natural habitat of some 400 orchid species, hybrids, and variants, with the information leading directly into practical propagation and cultivation guidance, including requirements for water, lighting, compost, and potting. ...

Wild Orchids Across North America (819 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:16:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is intended both to document many of our native species and to inspire others to respectfully explore the wealth of orchids. Includes 170 superb color photographs. ...

The Classic Cattleyas (736 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:50:54 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. ...

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids (835 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:40:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Our best single book on orchids is a perennial bestseller and an outstanding value at the price. Edited by an eminent orchidist, it is aimed at a broad audience, from the flower lover with a casual interest in orchids to the committed enthusiast and professional. It fully describes and beautifully illustrates more than 1100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation. ...

Orchids (423 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 13:30:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Practical Guide to Care and Cultivation | The exquisite variety of forms and colors of orchids are made accessible to beginning growers in this fascinating introduction to the more than 25,000 species that make up this diverse plant family. The book covers commonsense advice on repotting, dividing, and growing orchids from seeds in a variety of settings including the greenhouse, the home, and the outdoors. Information is also included on major orchid families and their characteristics, how to ...

The New Encyclopedia of Orchids (258 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.07 2008 on 11:13:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

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 1000 photographs in a reference that no orchid lover can afford to be without. ...

Angraecoid Orchids (893 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 19:10:07 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Species from the African Region | These so-called jewels of Africa with their sparkling flowers, distinctive growth habit and floriferous nature are much prized and this account, the first to include the angraecoid orchids of both Africa and Madagascar, is long awaited. It brings together, in a single volume, descriptions of all 690 species in this intriguing group of orchids and will be the essential reference for all angraecoid orchid enthusiasts for years to come. ...

Orchid Species Culture (963 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:47:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance | The immense Oncidium/Odontoglossum alliance contains some of the most popular orchids grown, including members of the genera Ada, Brassia, Cyrtochilum, Odontoglossum, Oncidium, Psychopsis, Rodriguezia, Rossioglossum, and Trichopilia. Finding reliable cultural information for more than just a handful of the most commonly available species, however, can be a real challenge. ...

The Dendrobiums (889 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 09:47:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

At long last, here is a complete and exhaustive account of the genus Dendrobium. Among the most prized and popularly cultivated orchids, dendrobiums delight gardeners and orchid lovers alike with the sheer beauty of their delicate flowers and slender form. Now, those interested in learning all there is to know about this enchanting genus have the book they have always wanted. ...

Orchid Fever (624 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.04 2007 on 21:56:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

A Horticultural Tale of Love, Lust, and Lunacy | At first blush, the subtitle of intrepid traveler Eric Hansens floral account might seem, well, hyperbolic. After taking this whirlwind tour of the hidden world of rare orchid collectors, the reader will find the words well chosen. Hansen invites us into a strange demimonde of intrigue and desire, at the center of which is the orchid, that shadowy and somewhat sinister parasitic oddball of the plant kingdom. Orchid raising and trading is big busin ...

Growing Hardy Orchids (599 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:13:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This is a book for adventurous gardeners with an appreciation for temperate orchid species and native wildflowers. A surprising number of terrestrial orchids are hardy, some able to withstand temperatures down to minus 50°F or minus 45.5°C. Though they have a reputation for being challenging to cultivate, in truth, most hardy orchids are no more so than a rose. ...

Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East (660 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 18:44:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This comprehensive field guide covers the identification, biology, and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The detailed text and over 1000 color photographs and line drawings allow specialists, as well as avid botanists and interested tourists, to identify the wild orchids of the region with precision ...

Flora's Orchids (629 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.04 2007 on 19:24:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

From the producers of the bestselling Flora (Timber Press, 2003) comes the definitive reference for orchid enthusiasts, with more than 1500 orchids described in detail. Genus entries give information on natural distribution, characteristics, and cultivation; species coverage includes a description and symbols indicating the type of plant — whether terrestrial, lithophyte, or epiphyte — average height and spread, and temperature and light requirements. ...

Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus (1171 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 09:45:08 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

What we commonly call epiphyllums today are actually hybrids of epiphytic cacti species native to the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Mexico. The word epiphyllum in Greek means upon the leaf and the flowers appear to bloom directly on the leaves. Jungle cacti, however, have no leaves; their leaf-like parts are actually thickened stems or branches. These stems are typically flat but often grow in a triangular shape. Unlike most desert cacti, epiphyllums are not covered with spine ...

The Cattleyas and Their Relatives (695 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:25:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Debatable Epidendrums | In this supplement to his celebrated series of books on the Cattleya alliance of orchids, Carl Withner joins with Patricia Harding to explore the debatable epidendrums. Carl Linnaeus established the genus Epidendrum in 1753 to include the mostly epiphytic orchid plants being sent to him from tropical America. Over time the genus grew to include more than 1000 species of evergreen epiphytic, lithophytic, or terrestrial orchids. ...

Cattleya Angel Love 'Pinky' - Cattleya Orchid Plant (815 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.06 2007 on 13:00:25 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Angel Love Pinky HCC/AOS. Elegant clusters of mauve-pink with cream colored lip blushed with a darker mauve-pink. Flowers held high above the foliage on compact plants. Light fragrance. The plant is 4-6 tall and growing in a 4 pot. Cattleyas (cat-LAY-a) - Cattleyas have earned the reputation as the Queen of Orchids and are known to the public as the ultimate in floral corsages. While some naturally occurring species are offered by growers, the most popular plants are man-made hybrids derived fro ...