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Darwin's Orchids: Masdevallia glandulosa

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August 11, 2011. I am very fond of small fragrant orchids, and my good friend Tom gave me this wonderful Peruvian Masdevallia recently. The whole greenhouse smells like cinnamon and cloves. I imagine the scent is coming from the little glands covering the inside of the flower. It's name in Latin means "bearing the glands". Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Drawings from Curtis's Botanical Magazine. Sobralia macrathra alba x sib.

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Darwin's Orchids: Bulbophyllum medusae

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September 26, 2011. Is an epiphytic species, native to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. This orchid was named after Gorgon Medusa. Of Greek Mythology, because the long sepals resemble the snakes that formed Medusa's hair. Bulbophyllum. Is one of my favorite genus within the orchid family. The diversity in the shape, color, and size of this genus is fascinating. It is also the largest genus in the orchid family, with more than 2,000 species. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.

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Darwin's Orchids: Masdevallia veitchiana

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September 21, 2011. Known as 'The King of Masdevallia's, is a brillant orange species from the mountains of Peru. It is said to have been cultivated by the Incas centuries ago, and is still a national treasure. It can still be found growing in mossy rocks around Machu Picchu. In Peru the plant is known as Gallo-Gallo. Meaning "rooster". The flower has tiny purple hairs which give off an iridescent glow from different angles. The neon orange and purple are colors rarely seen in nature.

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Darwin's Orchids: September 2011

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September 29, 2011. Is a warm growing species common in Sumatra, New Guinea and the surrounding islands. It grows on the lower trunks of large trees throughout the rain forest there. The odd shaped flower is spotted like a baby deer, and smells like pepper to me. Like most bulbophyllums. This one prefers to be kept moist throughout the year. September 26, 2011. Is an epiphytic species, native to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. This orchid was named after Gorgon Medusa. September 21, 2011. Who's family ...

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Darwin's Orchids: Sobralia macrathra alba x sib

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August 22, 2011. Sobralia macrathra alba x sib. Is a genus of about 100 mostly terrestrial species found from Mexico to tropical South America. The tallest orchids in the world belong to the Sobralia. Of Peru can grow over 40 feet tall. Many species have large Cattleya. Like blooms, which are often short-lived. These plants enjoy strong light, and lots of water. They can be planted in the ground in mild climates like San Francisco. My favorite thing about Sobralia's. My good friend Bruce Rogers.

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Darwin's Orchids: October 2011

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October 24, 2011. This species is from Peru, where it grows high up on the trunks of trees in wet mountain forests. Psychopsis. Is a genus of only four species of orchids distributed from the West Indies and Costa Rica to Peru. The name comes from Greek, psyche. Meaning butterfly, and opsis. Meaning resembling, referring to the butterfly like appearance of the flowers. The butterfly orchid is rumored to have started the European "Orchidmania" of the 19th century. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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Darwin's Orchids: August 2011

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August 29, 2011. Bruce recently gave me this Sobralia. As a house warming gift. I believe it is one of his new hybrids. It truly has warmed the house, as it has been flowering on and off for about two months now. Thanks Bruce! August 22, 2011. Sobralia macrathra alba x sib. Is a genus of about 100 mostly terrestrial species found from Mexico to tropical South America. The tallest orchids in the world belong to the Sobralia. Of Peru can grow over 40 feet tall. Many species have large Cattleya. I am very f...

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Darwin's Orchids: December 2011

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December 19, 2011. Also known as The Phoenix Orchid, or the Tree Orchid, is a small pendulous cymbidium. Species found from Japan to Thailand where it grows low down on tree trunks in evergreen lowland forests. The small fragrant flower reminds me of a candy cane, and the timing couldn't be better as it will be in full bloom for Christmas. Happy Holidays to everyone! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Drawings from Curtis's Botanical Magazine.

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Darwin's Orchids: Psychopsis sanderae

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October 24, 2011. This species is from Peru, where it grows high up on the trunks of trees in wet mountain forests. Psychopsis. Is a genus of only four species of orchids distributed from the West Indies and Costa Rica to Peru. The name comes from Greek, psyche. Meaning butterfly, and opsis. Meaning resembling, referring to the butterfly like appearance of the flowers. The butterfly orchid is rumored to have started the European "Orchidmania" of the 19th century. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).