Fragrant
Aerangis
Exquisite star-shaped white flowers with long nectar spurs, native to Africa.
The Compendium of Orchidaceae
Explore a scholarly collection of over 25 unique orchid varieties. From the ubiquitous Phalaenopsis to the elusive Ghost Orchid, discover the history, botany, and unique characteristics of nature's most sophisticated blooms.
Rare
Angraecum
Native to Madagascar, featuring star-shaped white blooms with long nectar spurs.
Luxury
Anguloa
Blooms look like tulips; the rocking lip inside resembles a baby in a cradle.
rare
Brassavola
Releases a powerful citrus scent after sunset to attract night-pollinating moths.
rare
Brassia
Known for its long, thin tepals that mimic the legs of a spider to attract parasitic wasps.
Rare
Bulbophyllum
Features highly diverse, often bizarre flowers with mobile hinged lips.
Rare
Caleana
A tiny Australian native whose flower remarkably resembles a duck in flight.
popular
Cattleya
Renowned for large, showy flowers and complex scents. Often used in formal botanical displays.
Tropical
Cycnoches
Elegant blooms with a curved column that resembles the graceful neck of a swan.
luxury
Cymbidium
Prized for their wax-like texture and incredible vase life. They thrive in cooler conditions.
popular
Dendrobium
Highly adaptable genus that produces long sprays of multiple flowers. Vigorous and diverse.
Rare
Dendrochilum
Produce chains of tiny, fragrant flowers that cascade like miniature jewelry.
rare
Encyclia
Flowers often feature a distinct "hooded" appearance, native to tropical Americas.
Tropical
Epidendrum
A massive genus of over 1,500 species, ranging from tiny miniatures to large reeds.
terrestrial
Lady Slipper
Distinctive for their pouch-shaped labellum designed to trap pollinators. A favorite among serious collectors.
rare
Ludisia
Grown primarily for its velvet-like dark foliage with red pinstripes rather than its blooms.
Rare
Lycaste
Known for their large, triangular flowers and unique deciduous growing cycle.
Cool-Growing
Masdevallia
Vibrantly colored flowers from high elevations that lack pseudobulbs
Rare
Maxillaria
Famous for its deep red flowers that smell exactly like toasted coconut.
Luxury
Mayflower (Laelia Speciosa)
Known for its large, spectacular flowers that bloom primarily in early spring.
fragrant
Miltonia
Stunning flowers that resemble garden pansies with a sweet, rosy fragrance.
coolgrowing
Odontoglossum
Native to high altitudes, these feature magnificent, frilly-edged flowers in varied colors.
popular
Oncidium
Tiny, numerous blooms that resemble dancing figures in bright yellow and browns.
popular
Phalaenopsis
The most popular indoor orchid. Known for long-lasting blooms and flat, moth-like petals.
Tropical
Rhynchostylis
Closely related to Vanda, producing dense, cylindrical flower spikes.
Terrestrial
Spathoglottis
Hardy terrestrial orchids that are popular for tropical and subtropical landscaping.
tropical
Vanilla
A massive climbing vine and the primary source of world-famous vanilla bean flavoring.
tropical
Vanda
Striking orchids that grow without soil, their roots dangling in the air. Known for unique blue and purple hues.
Fragrant
Zygopetalum
Famous for their intense, spicy fragrance and unusual waxy, blotched petals.