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Photo by Dimitri Diakovasiliou

Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum is one of the elegant species from China. It has the unusual habit of not blooming from the new growth until the second year. Plants thrive if left to develop into specimen size with much greater flower production.

We specialize in the production of new plants through seed and tissue culture. These propagules are available internationally.We encourage home flasking of seed and plant tissue culture by supplying equipment, media and sterile plant material to help with your production.  All aspects of home orchid growing are fun! You can do it!

Specializing in Seed Sown Babies and Tissue Culture

Slc. Rajah's Ruby"Babe" AM/AOS X Pot. Tiger Tears "Honeymoon" HCC/AOS

Lealia sincorana

Paphiopedilum sukhakulii It is a prime example of a species which has been over collected in it's natural habitat but remains out of danger of extinction because it is widespread in orchid collections around the world. It is a beautiful species in both its leaves and flowers. The leaves are highly tesselated (checkerboard pattern) as an adaption to discourage grazing by forest floor herbivores.

photo by Dimitri Diakovasiliou

Some topics of interest to growers

Potting baby orchids Click here
Flasking FAQ Click here
Greenhouse watering system Click here
Go to The Carnivorous Plant Web Click here

Orchid Pictures:

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Can you name this species? Hint: The photo is life size. (640X480 rez.) For answer see the "CATALOGS" page

Blc. Hawaiian Treat Plants derived from intergeneric crosses often provide collectors and hybridists with entirely new avenues to explore. Here is the result of crossing a complex Cattleya with Epidendrum nocturnum.

Please note; size references are at 640X480 resolution.
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