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Orchids and Rare Plants
Maker, artist, orchid grower.
We believe in the value of science and human rights around here.
Also cats and horses and random spiders.
Orchids and Rare Plants
Maker, artist, orchid grower.
We believe in the value of science and human rights around here.
Also cats and horses and random spiders.
Work in progress. Subject inspired by a Pleione flower, underlying layers built over time through experimentation and, basically, existential crisis 🤷♀️
The lip has come out slightly lopsided. Not sure I’m going to correct that. Perfection is a myth, after all.
#orchids #fineart #painting
The lip has come out slightly lopsided. Not sure I’m going to correct that. Perfection is a myth, after all.
#orchids #fineart #painting
August 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Laelia purpurata, first bloom seedling
Not quite a semi alba, the petals are actually pale pink. I don’t recall if this one had a forma attached to it, and I can’t seem to liberate the tag from the pot to find out.
#laeliapurpurata #cattleya #orchids #bloomscrolling #orchidaceae
Not quite a semi alba, the petals are actually pale pink. I don’t recall if this one had a forma attached to it, and I can’t seem to liberate the tag from the pot to find out.
#laeliapurpurata #cattleya #orchids #bloomscrolling #orchidaceae
August 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Laelia purpurata, first bloom seedling
Not quite a semi alba, the petals are actually pale pink. I don’t recall if this one had a forma attached to it, and I can’t seem to liberate the tag from the pot to find out.
#laeliapurpurata #cattleya #orchids #bloomscrolling #orchidaceae
Not quite a semi alba, the petals are actually pale pink. I don’t recall if this one had a forma attached to it, and I can’t seem to liberate the tag from the pot to find out.
#laeliapurpurata #cattleya #orchids #bloomscrolling #orchidaceae
Vanda tessellata alba, smelling like a spiced mead. They are bright chartreuse, typical tessellata vein pattern barely visible, with a snowy white lip. This is from a population that was supposed to be semi alba, so with a pink lip.
#vanda #vandatessellata #bloomscrolling #orchids #fragrantorchids
#vanda #vandatessellata #bloomscrolling #orchids #fragrantorchids
August 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Vanda tessellata alba, smelling like a spiced mead. They are bright chartreuse, typical tessellata vein pattern barely visible, with a snowy white lip. This is from a population that was supposed to be semi alba, so with a pink lip.
#vanda #vandatessellata #bloomscrolling #orchids #fragrantorchids
#vanda #vandatessellata #bloomscrolling #orchids #fragrantorchids
Pachypodium eburnum
A young plant about 5 years old. I took these photos a week ago or so, I should take another. All flowers are open now, making for an impressive display.
#caudex #succulentplant #bloomscrolling #pachypodium
A young plant about 5 years old. I took these photos a week ago or so, I should take another. All flowers are open now, making for an impressive display.
#caudex #succulentplant #bloomscrolling #pachypodium
August 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Pachypodium eburnum
A young plant about 5 years old. I took these photos a week ago or so, I should take another. All flowers are open now, making for an impressive display.
#caudex #succulentplant #bloomscrolling #pachypodium
A young plant about 5 years old. I took these photos a week ago or so, I should take another. All flowers are open now, making for an impressive display.
#caudex #succulentplant #bloomscrolling #pachypodium
#Bulbophyllum odoratissimum. Vaguely fragrant of some kind of melon soap substance. This plant is only loosely associated with the cedar shingle it was given as a mount. Some roots are attached, but the bulk of the plant exists as a hairball in front of the mount.
#orchids #bloomscrolling
#orchids #bloomscrolling
July 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
#Bulbophyllum odoratissimum. Vaguely fragrant of some kind of melon soap substance. This plant is only loosely associated with the cedar shingle it was given as a mount. Some roots are attached, but the bulk of the plant exists as a hairball in front of the mount.
#orchids #bloomscrolling
#orchids #bloomscrolling
Vandachostylis Rainbow Stars (falcata x Charm), first bloom seedling. Very fragrant of cheap cake icing and birthday candles.
#orchids #bloomscrolling #vanda #neofinetia #neofinetiafalcata #fragrantorchids
#orchids #bloomscrolling #vanda #neofinetia #neofinetiafalcata #fragrantorchids
July 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Vandachostylis Rainbow Stars (falcata x Charm), first bloom seedling. Very fragrant of cheap cake icing and birthday candles.
#orchids #bloomscrolling #vanda #neofinetia #neofinetiafalcata #fragrantorchids
#orchids #bloomscrolling #vanda #neofinetia #neofinetiafalcata #fragrantorchids
Some #orchids blooming here now.
Names in alt text.
#phalaenopsis #oncidium #tolumnia #equitant #bulbophyllum #bloomscrolling
Names in alt text.
#phalaenopsis #oncidium #tolumnia #equitant #bulbophyllum #bloomscrolling
June 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Some #orchids blooming here now.
Names in alt text.
#phalaenopsis #oncidium #tolumnia #equitant #bulbophyllum #bloomscrolling
Names in alt text.
#phalaenopsis #oncidium #tolumnia #equitant #bulbophyllum #bloomscrolling
June 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Vanda (Neofinetia) falcata Ootakamaru
Really pleased with the starburst presentation of the flowers.
Neofinetia falcata tend to be most fragrant at dusk here, suddenly releasing a bolus of fragrance reminiscent of
Really pleased with the starburst presentation of the flowers.
Neofinetia falcata tend to be most fragrant at dusk here, suddenly releasing a bolus of fragrance reminiscent of
June 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Vanda (Neofinetia) falcata Ootakamaru
Really pleased with the starburst presentation of the flowers.
Neofinetia falcata tend to be most fragrant at dusk here, suddenly releasing a bolus of fragrance reminiscent of
Really pleased with the starburst presentation of the flowers.
Neofinetia falcata tend to be most fragrant at dusk here, suddenly releasing a bolus of fragrance reminiscent of
#Paphiopedilum God’s Pearl (Deperle x godefroyae fma album). First bloom seedling with one flower and one bud over silver and green foliage. The flower has pale green tones right now but it will probably mellow to a pale butter yellow as it matures - the flower has only just opened. #orchids
June 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#Paphiopedilum God’s Pearl (Deperle x godefroyae fma album). First bloom seedling with one flower and one bud over silver and green foliage. The flower has pale green tones right now but it will probably mellow to a pale butter yellow as it matures - the flower has only just opened. #orchids
Bc Spotted Clown (Brassavola nodosa x Cattleya Lulu)
Each one is unique, but in general, spots, sometimes a pink lip, over a yellow-green background is common. As they are nodosa hybrids, they are most colorful when they first open.
#cattleya #brassavolanodosa #orchids #bloomscrolling
Each one is unique, but in general, spots, sometimes a pink lip, over a yellow-green background is common. As they are nodosa hybrids, they are most colorful when they first open.
#cattleya #brassavolanodosa #orchids #bloomscrolling
May 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Bc Spotted Clown (Brassavola nodosa x Cattleya Lulu)
Each one is unique, but in general, spots, sometimes a pink lip, over a yellow-green background is common. As they are nodosa hybrids, they are most colorful when they first open.
#cattleya #brassavolanodosa #orchids #bloomscrolling
Each one is unique, but in general, spots, sometimes a pink lip, over a yellow-green background is common. As they are nodosa hybrids, they are most colorful when they first open.
#cattleya #brassavolanodosa #orchids #bloomscrolling
Rlc Shin Shang Diamond, opening now. The lip will flatten out a bit more.
#cattleya #orchids #bloomscrolling
#cattleya #orchids #bloomscrolling
May 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Rlc Shin Shang Diamond, opening now. The lip will flatten out a bit more.
#cattleya #orchids #bloomscrolling
#cattleya #orchids #bloomscrolling
This photo sucks because it was taken under the cheap LED lights this seedling has been living under for the past few years, and the exposure and color balance are all out of whack. But. This is your sign that it is possible to bloom #Cattleya schilleriana under artificial lights. #orchids
May 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
If you think the jet is free, I’d like to sell you a bridge…
May 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
If you think the jet is free, I’d like to sell you a bridge…
May 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#Paphiopedilum (hangianum x New Red Moon) first bloom seedling. This plant has a soft scent of freshly washed polyester. Why I think it smells like polyester I can’t explain. Until today it didn’t even occur to me that polyester had a specific smell. 🤷♀️
#orchids #bloomscrolling
#orchids #bloomscrolling
May 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#Paphiopedilum (hangianum x New Red Moon) first bloom seedling. This plant has a soft scent of freshly washed polyester. Why I think it smells like polyester I can’t explain. Until today it didn’t even occur to me that polyester had a specific smell. 🤷♀️
#orchids #bloomscrolling
#orchids #bloomscrolling
Another #Dendrobium primulinum
I was sure this one bloomed for the first time last year. I don’t recall it being quite this nice. It might be a keeper.
#orchids #bloomscrolling
I was sure this one bloomed for the first time last year. I don’t recall it being quite this nice. It might be a keeper.
#orchids #bloomscrolling
May 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Another #Dendrobium primulinum
I was sure this one bloomed for the first time last year. I don’t recall it being quite this nice. It might be a keeper.
#orchids #bloomscrolling
I was sure this one bloomed for the first time last year. I don’t recall it being quite this nice. It might be a keeper.
#orchids #bloomscrolling
Coelogyne schilleriana
This is a deciduous species. If you see one for sale in the early spring and I hasn’t got any leaves, don’t be freaked out. Flowers and new foliage will be along shortly.
#coelogyne #coelogyneschilleriana #orchids #bloomscrolling
This is a deciduous species. If you see one for sale in the early spring and I hasn’t got any leaves, don’t be freaked out. Flowers and new foliage will be along shortly.
#coelogyne #coelogyneschilleriana #orchids #bloomscrolling
May 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Coelogyne schilleriana
This is a deciduous species. If you see one for sale in the early spring and I hasn’t got any leaves, don’t be freaked out. Flowers and new foliage will be along shortly.
#coelogyne #coelogyneschilleriana #orchids #bloomscrolling
This is a deciduous species. If you see one for sale in the early spring and I hasn’t got any leaves, don’t be freaked out. Flowers and new foliage will be along shortly.
#coelogyne #coelogyneschilleriana #orchids #bloomscrolling
May 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#Cattleya Summer Spot x Small World
C. aclandiae is a grandparent on both sides. You can really see that in the form and heavy spotting on the flowers, and also the plants themselves - though you can’t really see those in this photo, with these amorphous masses of green here...
#orchids
C. aclandiae is a grandparent on both sides. You can really see that in the form and heavy spotting on the flowers, and also the plants themselves - though you can’t really see those in this photo, with these amorphous masses of green here...
#orchids
May 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Platycerium SS Foong
This one is semi-mature I suppose, old enough to produce spore, but not quite in its final form with super-abundant fingers on the fertile fronds.
Plant is in an 8 inch basket and grown rather bright.
#platycerium #ferns #plants #platyceriumssfoong #gardening
This one is semi-mature I suppose, old enough to produce spore, but not quite in its final form with super-abundant fingers on the fertile fronds.
Plant is in an 8 inch basket and grown rather bright.
#platycerium #ferns #plants #platyceriumssfoong #gardening
May 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Platycerium SS Foong
This one is semi-mature I suppose, old enough to produce spore, but not quite in its final form with super-abundant fingers on the fertile fronds.
Plant is in an 8 inch basket and grown rather bright.
#platycerium #ferns #plants #platyceriumssfoong #gardening
This one is semi-mature I suppose, old enough to produce spore, but not quite in its final form with super-abundant fingers on the fertile fronds.
Plant is in an 8 inch basket and grown rather bright.
#platycerium #ferns #plants #platyceriumssfoong #gardening
May 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Paph haynaldianum first bloom seedling, just opening its first flower. This is a multifloral, but it stays nicely compact. This one is blooming size in just a three inch pot. Older ones can have higher flower count.
#paphiopedilum #orchids #bloomscrolling #gardening #plants
#paphiopedilum #orchids #bloomscrolling #gardening #plants
May 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Paph haynaldianum first bloom seedling, just opening its first flower. This is a multifloral, but it stays nicely compact. This one is blooming size in just a three inch pot. Older ones can have higher flower count.
#paphiopedilum #orchids #bloomscrolling #gardening #plants
#paphiopedilum #orchids #bloomscrolling #gardening #plants
These are maudiae type hybrid #paphiopedilum seedlings, recently germinated. Sometimes things like this have poor yield. Sometimes they go the opposite way. I won’t guess how many are in this plate. There were also two others like this. 👀 #orchids #plantbreeding #plants
May 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
These are maudiae type hybrid #paphiopedilum seedlings, recently germinated. Sometimes things like this have poor yield. Sometimes they go the opposite way. I won’t guess how many are in this plate. There were also two others like this. 👀 #orchids #plantbreeding #plants
May 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM