http://UncutOrchids.com Everything About Orchids Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:12:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [private] Orchid of the DayLeptotes unicolor Complete Name:Leptotes unicolor Pronunciation of Genus:Lep-toh'-teez Category:Cattleya Alliance Origin:Brazil Description and Qualities:About half the size of Leptotes bicolor in both plant and flower size. Flower Description:1-2"(2.5-5cm) pink to almost white flowers. Season of Bloom:Winter to Spring Mature Size & Habit:Miniature. About 1 1/2'(4cm) tall. Species or Hybrid?Species Type of Fragrance:Sweet Description of Fragrance:Sweet floral Intensity ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-239389/ [private] Orchid of the DayLepotes bicolor Leptotes bicolor presents a small, but colorful flower. Complete Name:Lepotes bicolor Pronunciation of Genus:Lep-toh'-teez Category:Cattleya Alliance AKA:Bletia bicolor, Leptotes glaucophylla Origin:Brazil Description and Qualities:There are only two commonly grown species in this genus,. This is the larger flowering of the two. Flower Description:Flowers are about 2" (5 cm) and are bright with ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-296403/ [private] Orchid of the DayLepanthes ribes 'Wow' Lepanthes ribes 'Wow' is a very darkly colored selection of the species. Complete Name:Lepanthes ribes 'Wow' Pronunciation of Genus:Le-pan'-theez Origin:Colombia Description and Qualities:Named for its resemblance to a red gooseberry. This beautiful species has a reputation for being temperament. Try some of the other Lepanthes first. Flower Description:1/2" red ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-527597/ [private] Orchid of the DayLepanthes maduroi A rarely seen, Lepanthes maduroi. Complete Name:Lepanthes maduroi Pronunciation of Genus:Le-pan'-theez Origin:Panama Description and Qualities:Like most of the species in this genus, you need a magnifying glass to fully appreciate the delicate beauty of these flowers. Flower Description:1/2" bronze colored, rounded flowers Season of Bloom:Spring to Summer Plant Size Category:Miniature. Miniatures are ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-70934/ [private] Orchid of the DayLaeliocattleya Tsiku Hibiscus A rich lavender flower with a delightful scent makes Laeliocattleya Tsiku Hibiscus a choice orchid. Complete Name:Laeliocattleya Tsiku Hibiscus Pronunciation of Genus:Lay-lee-oh-kat'lee-ya Origin:Registered Tsiku Taiwan Orchids in 2000. Description and Qualities:This variety still shows its strong influence from the species, Cattleya walkeriana, with its flower shape, color and ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-532467/ [private] Orchid of the DayLaeliocattleya Rojo An older hybrid, Laeliocattleya is still frequently found in today's collections. Complete Name:Laeliocattleya Rojo Pronunciation of Genus:Lay-lee-oh-kat'lee-ya Origin:Registered by Rod McLellan Co. in 1965. Description and Qualities:One of the first, very bright red, small, but multiple flowering hybrids. It is still used frequently as a parent for next generation ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-340420/ [private] Orchid of the DayLaeliocattleya Mari's Song 'CTM 217' HCC/AOS Lc. Mari's Song 'CMT 217' HCC/AOS is a favorite among windowsill and light growers because of its compact habit and colorful show. Photo by Bill Norton. Complete Name:Laeliocattleya Mari's Song 'CTM 217' HCC/AOS Pronunciation of Genus:Lay-lee-oh-Kat'-lee-ya Category:Cattleya Alliance Origin:Hybrid Flower Description:4 1/2" (11 cm) white flower ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-282328/ [private] Orchid of the DayDoritis pulcherrima var. alba This white form show typical flower shape found in this species. Complete Name:Doritis pulcherrima var. alba Pronunciation of Genus:Doe-rye'-tis Origin:Southeast Asia Description and Qualities:The more common, straight species is purple rather that white. This species is frequently crossed with Phalaenopsis species and hybrids to add its bright ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-112618/ [private] Orchid of the DayDoritis pulcherrima var. champornensis "Notice both the petals of this botanical variety have the same coloration and shape as the lip of the orchid. This type of flower is called "peloric". Some consider such flowers "freaks", while others consider them delightful mutations." Complete Name:Doritis pulcherrima var. champornensis Pronunciation of ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-199082/ [private] Orchid of the DayLaeliocattleya Irene's Song Complete Name:Laeliocattleya Irene's Song Description and Qualities:A gorgeous splash petal type of cattleya hybrid that is both sweetly scented and gloriously colored. Season of Bloom:Variable Plant Size Category:Compact. Compacts are 8" to 12" (30 cm.) high and/or wide. Mature Size & Habit:8-10" high Species or Hybrid?Hybrid Parent #1:Laeliocattleya Mari's ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-949067/