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Orchid of the Day
Hawkinsara Kat Golden Eye



Hawkinsara Kat Golden Eye: A stunning flower on a diminuitive plant, Hawkinsara Kat Golden Eye. This a very compact and floriferous hybrid.

A stunning flower on a diminuitive plant, Hawkinsara Kat Golden Eye.

Complete Name: Hawkinsara Kat Golden Eye
Description and Qualities: This a very compact and floriferous hybrid.
Flower Description: The flowers are purple red with yellow in the throats is about 2 1/2″ (6.5 cm) across and are usually borne in clusters.
Season of Bloom: Variable
Plant Size Category: Dwarf. Dwarfs are 3″ to 8″ (20 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: Plant size is about
Species or Hybrid? Species
Ease of Culture: Easy. These orchids are especially recommended for the new orchid grower. They are tolerant of varying light conditions, usually medium to low intensity, can be grown in the home in most windowsills or under fluorescent light set-ups, do not have high humidity, adapt well to average room temperatures, and will dependably re-bloom with a modicum of care.
Light Requirement: Medium. Very bright east facing window with at least 8 hours of diffused sunlight or a south facing window with light diffused curtain, between 1500-3000 foot-candles. Top of foliage should be 6″ from a 4-tube fluorescent light setup. Orchids should be placed at the center of the growing lights where it is the brightest. Can also be grown under HID (high intensity discharge lights.) Casts a very distinguishable shadow with the hand test. Use 60% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Intermediate. Night temperatures: 55°-60°F (13°-16°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Medium textured well-drained media.
History: Registered by Kendolie Agr. in 2003.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Haraella odorata



Haraella odorata: Haraella odorata is a miniature that has a lot of character and a sweet fragrance. A miniature gem that will flower almost constantly if it is treated well. It has a sweet citrus fragrance.

Haraella odorata is a miniature that has a lot of character and a sweet fragrance.

Complete Name: Haraella odorata
Pronunciation of Genus: Ha-rah-el’ah
Origin: Taiwan
Description and Qualities: A miniature gem that will flower almost constantly if it is treated well. It has a sweet citrus fragrance.
Flower Description: Flower is a pale green, about 1/2″ (1.5 cm) across usually born singly on a short, 1/4″ (.75 cm) inflorescence.
Season of Bloom: Summer to Fall
Plant Size Category: Miniature. Miniatures are up to 3″ (7.5 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: Up to about 2″ (5 cm long) dark green leaves.
Species or Hybrid? Species
Description of Fragrance: Citrus
Ease of Culture: Intermediate. Orchids in this category are recommended to growers who have mastered growing at least a few of the easier ones in the Easy category. They frequently have higher light and humidity requirements. They can usually be grown on a bright windowsill (east or south facing). They may be more particular in their cultural requirements to insure re-blooming.
Light Requirement: Medium. Very bright east facing window with at least 8 hours of diffused sunlight or a south facing window with light diffused curtain, between 1500-3000 foot-candles. Top of foliage should be 6″ from a 4-tube fluorescent light setup. Orchids should be placed at the center of the growing lights where it is the brightest. Can also be grown under HID (high intensity discharge lights.) Casts a very distinguishable shadow with the hand test. Use 60% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Intermediate. Night temperatures: 55°-60°F (13°-16°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Fine textured in small clay pots that drain well.
Cultural Tips: Very frequently are grown mounted on tree fern. Appreciate high humidity.
History: Described by Kyushu Kudos in Formosa (Taiwan) in 1930.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Eria species



Eria species: This flower is typical of what most Eria spp. look like. Although many Eria species are large be on the lookout for small to miniature ones like E. clavata, E. cylindrastachya, E. dalzellinii,E. dasyphylla E. exilis, E. extinctoria, E. maingayi, E. microchilos, E. muscicola, E. pannea, E. reptans, and E reticosa. This genus is closely related to Dendrobium.

This flower is typical of what most Eria spp. look like.

Complete Name: Eria species
Pronunciation of Genus: Ear’-ee-a
Origin: Malaysia
Description and Qualities: Although many Eria species are large be on the lookout for small to miniature ones like E. clavata, E. cylindrastachya, E. dalzellinii,E. dasyphylla E. exilis, E. extinctoria, E. maingayi, E. microchilos, E. muscicola, E. pannea, E. reptans, and E reticosa. This genus is closely related to Dendrobium.
Flower Description: Up to about 1″ (2.5 cm). Usually smaller.
Season of Bloom: Spring to Summer
Plant Size Category: Compact. Compacts are 8″ to 12″ (30 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: Up to 3 to 4″ (7.5 to 10 cm)
Species or Hybrid? Species
Ease of Culture: Intermediate. Orchids in this category are recommended to growers who have mastered growing at least a few of the easier ones in the Easy category. They frequently have higher light and humidity requirements. They can usually be grown on a bright windowsill (east or south facing). They may be more particular in their cultural requirements to insure re-blooming.
Light Requirement: Medium. Very bright east facing window with at least 8 hours of diffused sunlight or a south facing window with light diffused curtain, between 1500-3000 foot-candles. Top of foliage should be 6″ from a 4-tube fluorescent light setup. Orchids should be placed at the center of the growing lights where it is the brightest. Can also be grown under HID (high intensity discharge lights.) Casts a very distinguishable shadow with the hand test. Use 60% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Intermediate. Night temperatures: 55°-60°F (13°-16°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Fine, well drained media.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Epidendrum Yoko ‘Yokohama’



Epidendrum Yoko 'Yokohama': Epidendrum Yoko 'Yokohama' is an exceptional hybrids because of its compact size and long lasting flowers. Grown by J & L Orchids. This cute import was brought to the United States from Japan. The flowers are said to last 2 months. Unlike most epidendrums that get very tall, this one is compact so fits well in the windowsill or under lights.

Epidendrum Yoko ‘Yokohama’ is an exceptional hybrids because of its compact size and long lasting flowers. Grown by J & L Orchids.

Complete Name: Epidendrum Yoko ‘Yokohama’
Pronunciation of Genus: Eh-pi-den’-drum
Origin: Not registered
Description and Qualities: This cute import was brought to the United States from Japan. The flowers are said to last 2 months. Unlike most epidendrums that get very tall, this one is compact so fits well in the windowsill or under lights.
Flower Description: Has clusters of 2″ (5 cm) bright magenta flowers on 4″ (10 cm) flower spike.
Season of Bloom: Spring to Summer
Plant Size Category: Dwarf. Dwarfs are 3″ to 8″ (20 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: 6″ (15 cm) tall.
Species or Hybrid? Hybrid
Parent #1: Unknown
Parent #2: Unknown
Ease of Culture: Easy. These orchids are especially recommended for the new orchid grower. They are tolerant of varying light conditions, usually medium to low intensity, can be grown in the home in most windowsills or under fluorescent light set-ups, do not have high humidity, adapt well to average room temperatures, and will dependably re-bloom with a modicum of care.
Light Requirement: Medium to high. At least several hours of a bright south facing window with light diffused curtain, between 2000-3500 foot-candles. Top of foliage should be as close as possible from a 4-tube standard fluorescent light setup. Orchids should be placed at the center of the growing lights where it is the brightest. Can also be grown under HID (high intensity discharge lights) or VHO or T5 fluorescents. This level of light casts a very sharp shadow with the hand test. Use 50% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Intermediate. Night temperatures: 55°-60°F (13°-16°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Well drained fine media.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Epidendrum porpax



Epidendrum porpax: The waxy flowers of Epidendrum porpax keep for weeks. Grown by Parkside Orchid Nursery. A dwarf clumping species that is easy to grow.

The waxy flowers of Epidendrum porpax keep for weeks. Grown by Parkside Orchid Nursery.

Complete Name: Epidendrum porpax
Pronunciation of Genus: Eh-pi-den’-drum
AKA: Neolehmannia porpax, Epidendrum peperomia
Origin: Mexico to Peru
Description and Qualities: A dwarf clumping species that is easy to grow.
Flower Description: Flowers are about 1″ (2.5 cm) across and are waxy and shades of green with a brown lip. There also is a solid a green flowering form.
Season of Bloom: Spring to Summer
Plant Size Category: Miniature. Miniatures are up to 3″ (7.5 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: Very low growing, matt forming. About 2″ (5 cm) tall.
Species or Hybrid? Species
Ease of Culture: Intermediate. Orchids in this category are recommended to growers who have mastered growing at least a few of the easier ones in the Easy category. They frequently have higher light and humidity requirements. They can usually be grown on a bright windowsill (east or south facing). They may be more particular in their cultural requirements to insure re-blooming.
Light Requirement: Medium. Very bright east facing window with at least 8 hours of diffused sunlight or a south facing window with light diffused curtain, between 1500-3000 foot-candles. Top of foliage should be 6″ from a 4-tube fluorescent light setup. Orchids should be placed at the center of the growing lights where it is the brightest. Can also be grown under HID (high intensity discharge lights.) Casts a very distinguishable shadow with the hand test. Use 60% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Intermediate. Night temperatures: 55°-60°F (13°-16°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Usually mounted on cork or tree fern.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Encyclia polybulbon



Encyclia polybulbon: Encyclia polybulbon is an easy to grow, hardy, fragrant orchid. Grown by J & L Orchids. This is a rambling species that will form mats. In good conditions, with a mature plant, it will have some flower showing almost always. This is a very hardy orchid that can tolerate a temperature drop to freezing.

Encyclia polybulbon is an easy to grow, hardy, fragrant orchid. Grown by J & L Orchids.

Complete Name: Encyclia polybulbon
Pronunciation of Genus: En-sik’-klee-ah
AKA: Dinema polybulbon
Origin: Central America
Description and Qualities: This is a rambling species that will form mats. In good conditions, with a mature plant, it will have some flower showing almost always. This is a very hardy orchid that can tolerate a temperature drop to freezing.
Flower Description: Flowers about 1″ (2.5 cm) across with orange brown flowers marked with burgundy. Their lips are a creamy white.
Season of Bloom: Spring to Summer
Plant Size Category: Miniature. Miniatures are up to 3″ (7.5 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: Very low growing, creeping species that reaches about 2 1/2″ (6 cm) tall.
Species or Hybrid? Species
Ease of Culture: Easy. These orchids are especially recommended for the new orchid grower. They are tolerant of varying light conditions, usually medium to low intensity, can be grown in the home in most windowsills or under fluorescent light set-ups, do not have high humidity, adapt well to average room temperatures, and will dependably re-bloom with a modicum of care.
Light Requirement: Medium to high. At least several hours of a bright south facing window with light diffused curtain, between 2000-3500 foot-candles. Top of foliage should be as close as possible from a 4-tube standard fluorescent light setup. Orchids should be placed at the center of the growing lights where it is the brightest. Can also be grown under HID (high intensity discharge lights) or VHO or T5 fluorescents. This level of light casts a very sharp shadow with the hand test. Use 50% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Cool to intermediate. Night temperatures: 55°F (13°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Usually mounted on cork or tree fern.
History: Introduced into cultivation in England in 1841.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Dyakia hendersoniana



Dyakia hendersoniana: Perky, brilliantly colored flowers of Dyakia hendersoniana put on quite a show. Grown by Parkside Orchid Nursery.

Perky, brilliantly colored flowers of Dyakia hendersoniana put on quite a show. Grown by Parkside Orchid Nursery.

Complete Name: Dyakia hendersoniana
Pronunciation of Genus: Die-ah-key’-ah
AKA: Ascocentrum hendersoniana
Origin: Borneo
Description and Qualities: “A truly petite member of the vandaceous group that is small but mighty. It produced many flowers that are brightly colored. A very petite vandaceous orchid closely related to ascocentrums. It is a dependable bloomer that performs for up to two months and is mildly fragrant. It will flower in a 2″ (5 cm) pot.”
Flower Description: Flowers are about 1″ (2.5 cm) borne in clusters of up to 30. Pink to magenta. It bears up to 30 flowers that are about 1 (2.5 cm). The blossom color varies from a salmon pink to magenta with a white spur.
Season of Bloom: Spring to Summer
Plant Size Category: Miniature. Miniatures are up to 3″ (7.5 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: 3-4″Rarely gets to 4″ (10 cm) tall.
Species or Hybrid? Species
Ease of Culture: Easy. These orchids are especially recommended for the new orchid grower. They are tolerant of varying light conditions, usually medium to low intensity, can be grown in the home in most windowsills or under fluorescent light set-ups, do not have high humidity, adapt well to average room temperatures, and will dependably re-bloom with a modicum of care.
Light Requirement: Medium. Very bright east facing window with at least 8 hours of diffused sunlight or a south facing window with light diffused curtain, between 1500-3000 foot-candles. Top of foliage should be 6″ from a 4-tube fluorescent light setup. Orchids should be placed at the center of the growing lights where it is the brightest. Can also be grown under HID (high intensity discharge lights.) Casts a very distinguishable shadow with the hand test. Use 60% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Intermediate to warm. Night temperatures: 60°F (16°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Fine texture, very well drained. Medium textured media that is very well drained.
Cultural Tips: Can be grown in pots or baskets.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Doritaenopsis Purple Gem



Doritaenopsis Purple Gem: A very compact, easy-to-grow hybrid that is a perfect windowsill plant. A very popular and commonly offered hybrids because of its easy culture and flowering.

A very compact, easy-to-grow hybrid that is a perfect windowsill plant.

Complete Name: Doritaenopsis Purple Gem
Pronunciation of Genus: Doe-rye-tye-nop’-siss
Origin: Registered by E. Iwanaga in 1963.
Description and Qualities: A very popular and commonly offered hybrids because of its easy culture and flowering.
Flower Description: Flowers are about 1″ across and usually range from light to dark purple. There is also a white flowering form. On the better forms there is not much reflexing of the flower petals.
Season of Bloom: Spring to Summer
Plant Size Category: Dwarf. Dwarfs are 3″ to 8″ (20 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: Leaves have about a 6″ (15 cm) spread and the plant grows very slow vertically.
Species or Hybrid? Hybrid
Parent #1: Doritis pulcherrima
Parent #2: Phalaenopsis equestris
Ease of Culture: Easy. These orchids are especially recommended for the new orchid grower. They are tolerant of varying light conditions, usually medium to low intensity, can be grown in the home in most windowsills or under fluorescent light set-ups, do not have high humidity, adapt well to average room temperatures, and will dependably re-bloom with a modicum of care.
Light Requirement: Low to medium. East facing window with at least 6 hours of diffused sunlight, between 1200-1500 footcandles. Top of foliage should be 8-10″ from a 4-tube fluorescent light setup. Orchids can be placed at the ends of the growing lights rather than in the center. This level of light cast a diffused shadow with the hand test. Use 70% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Warm. Night temperatures: 60°-65°F (16°-18°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Fine to medium textured, well drained mix or sphagnum moss.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Doritaenopsis Musick Surprise



Doritaenopsis Musick Surprise: Doritaenopsis Musick Surprise displays many small flowers on an upright inflorescence. A charming plant that owe its compact size to Phalaenopis chibae and it colorful flowers to Doritis pulcherrima.

Doritaenopsis Musick Surprise displays many small flowers on an upright inflorescence.

Complete Name: Doritaenopsis Musick Surprise
Pronunciation of Genus: Doe-rye-tye-nop’-siss
Description and Qualities: A charming plant that owe its compact size to Phalaenopis chibae and it colorful flowers to Doritis pulcherrima.
Flower Description: Red purple, 1/2″ (1.25 cm) flowers borne on an erect flower spike about 10″ (25 cm) tall. Flowers are usually reflexed.
Season of Bloom: Spring to Summer
Plant Size Category: Dwarf. Dwarfs are 3″ to 8″ (20 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: Leaves spread to about 8″(20 cm). Grows vertically very slowly.
Species or Hybrid? Hybrid
Parent #1: Doritis pulcherrima
Parent #2: Phalaenopsis chibae
Ease of Culture: Easy. These orchids are especially recommended for the new orchid grower. They are tolerant of varying light conditions, usually medium to low intensity, can be grown in the home in most windowsills or under fluorescent light set-ups, do not have high humidity, adapt well to average room temperatures, and will dependably re-bloom with a modicum of care.
Light Requirement: Low to medium. East facing window with at least 6 hours of diffused sunlight, between 1200-1500 footcandles. Top of foliage should be 8-10″ from a 4-tube fluorescent light setup. Orchids can be placed at the ends of the growing lights rather than in the center. This level of light cast a diffused shadow with the hand test. Use 70% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Warm. Night temperatures: 60°-65°F (16°-18°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Fine to medium textured, well drained mix or Sphagnum moss.
History: Registered by F & M Kaufmann in 2003.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”





Orchid of the Day
Doritaenopsis Musick Lipstick



Doritaenopsis Musick Lipstick: The small red round flowers of Doritaenopsis Musick Lipstick make it a delight. A result of modern breeding to produce colorful, smaller flowering, compact growing phalaenopsis.

The small red round flowers of Doritaenopsis Musick Lipstick make it a delight.

Complete Name: Doritaenopsis Musick Lipstick
Pronunciation of Genus: Doe-rye-tye-nop’-siss
Description and Qualities: A result of modern breeding to produce colorful, smaller flowering, compact growing phalaenopsis.
Flower Description: Rich rose red round flowers about 1 1/2″ (4 cm) around.
Season of Bloom: Winter to Spring
Plant Size Category: Compact. Compacts are 8″ to 12″ (30 cm.) high and/or wide.
Mature Size & Habit: Leaves have about a 10″ (25 cm) spread. Grows vertically very slowly.
Species or Hybrid? Hybrid
Parent #1: Phalaenopsis Kuntrarti
Parent #2: Doritaenopsis Abed-nego
Ease of Culture: Easy. These orchids are especially recommended for the new orchid grower. They are tolerant of varying light conditions, usually medium to low intensity, can be grown in the home in most windowsills or under fluorescent light set-ups, do not have high humidity, adapt well to average room temperatures, and will dependably re-bloom with a modicum of care.
Light Requirement: Low to medium. East facing window with at least 6 hours of diffused sunlight, between 1200-1500 footcandles. Top of foliage should be 8-10″ from a 4-tube fluorescent light setup. Orchids can be placed at the ends of the growing lights rather than in the center. This level of light cast a diffused shadow with the hand test. Use 70% shade on greenhouse.
Temperature Preference: Warm. Night temperatures: 60°-65°F (16°-18°C); Day temperatures: 10°-15°F (5°-8°C) warmer than night temperatures.
Potting Medium: Fine to medium textured, well drained mix or Sphagnum moss.
History: Registered by F & M Kaufmann in 2004.


Photo and information courtesy of Steven A. Frowine
from his book “Miniature Orchids”



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