http://UncutOrchids.com Everything About Orchids Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:34:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [private] Orchid of the DayPhalaenopsis Caribbean Sunset 'Sweet Fragrance' Phalaenopis Caribbean Sunset 'Sweet Fragrance' has a pleasant sweet scent. Complete Name:Phalaenopsis Caribbean Sunset 'Sweet Fragrance' Pronunciation of Genus:Fal-en-op'-sis Origin:Bred by Fred K. Thorton and registered by Thorton's in 1970. Description and Qualities:A delightful, dwarf growing red phalaenopsis hybrid with a delicate, rose-like scent. Flower Description:Many 2" ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-898908/ [private] Orchid of the DayPhalaenopsis borneensis Phalaenopsis borneensis is a rare species. Complete Name:Phalaenopsis borneensis Pronunciation of Genus:Fal-en-op'-sis Origin:Borneo Description and Qualities:This species has frequently been confused with Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi. Flower Description:The 2 " (5 cm) waxy yellow-green flowers are barred in dark brown and are borne sequentially. Season of Bloom:Winter to Summer Plant Size Category:Compact. Compacts are ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-784083/ [private] Orchid of the DayPaphiopedilum Vanda M. Pearman A long-time favorite, Paphiopedilum Vanda M. Pearman. Complete Name:Paphiopedilum Vanda M. Pearman Pronunciation of Genus:Pa-fee-oo-pe'-di-lum Origin:Registered by S. Farnes in 1939. Description and Qualities:"An old classic with a stunning flower and foliage to match. It has been around for quite a long time, but new crossings of ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-502401/ [private] Orchid of the DayPaphiopedilum sukhakulii The brightly spotted, wide petals are definitive features of Paphiopedilum sukhakulii. Complete Name:Paphiopedilum sukhakulii Pronunciation of Genus:Pa-fee-oo-pe'-di-lum Origin:Thailand Description and Qualities:One of the easiest of the paphiopedilums to grow and bloom. This species has been more difficult to find for sale these days but it has very commonly been ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-547450/ [private] Orchid of the DayPaphiopedilum spicerianum The fabulous white dorsal sepal with a purple vertical stripe quickly identifies this orchid as Paphiopedilum spicerianum. Complete Name:Paphiopedilum spicerianum Pronunciation of Genus:Pa-fee-oo-pe'-di-lum Origin:India and Burma Description and Qualities:A distinctive slipper orchid that has it own special beauty and has been very extensively used in breeding primarily due to ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-554269/ [private] Orchid of the DayPaphiopedilum S. Gratix Paphiopedilum S. Gratix is a dwarf grower with spotted white flowers very similar to its parents. Complete Name:Paphiopedilum S. Gratix Pronunciation of Genus:Pa-fee-oo-pe'-di-lum Origin:Registered by S. Gratix in 1898. Description and Qualities:A quite old hybrid, made over 100 years ago, is still part of collections today. This variety ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-357604/ [private] Orchid of the DayPaphiopedilum primulinum Paphiopedilum primulinum is favored for its buttery yellow sequential flowers. Complete Name:Paphiopedilum primulinum Pronunciation of Genus:Pa-fee-oo-pe'-di-lum Origin:Sumatra and Indonesia Description and Qualities:A very easy to grow sequentially growing paphiopedilum. Has been used very frequently in producing relatively compact growing, multi-flowering hybrids. Flower Description:About 2" (5 cm) across. The flower is ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-806027/ [private] Orchid of the DayPaphiopedilum Pinocchio Paphiopedilum Pinocchio has charming, long-lasting flowers. Complete Name:Paphiopedilum Pinocchio Origin:Registered by M. Marcel Lecoufle 1977. Description and Qualities:A very easy to grow hybrid that is very popular because of this factor and its colorful flowers. The flowers are somewhat smallish but, since they are borne sequentially, put on ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-533619/ [private] Orchid of the DayPaphiopedilum Norito Hasagawa Paphiopedilum Norito Hasagawa is a brilliant yellow. Complete Name:Paphiopedilum Norito Hasagawa Pronunciation of Genus:Pa-fee-oo-pe'-di-lum Origin:Registered by Terry Root at Orchid Zone in 1992. Description and Qualities:A newer hybrid that looks much like a larger form of one of its parents, Paphiopedilum armeniacum, in its flower shape. Flower Description:Color of ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-109394/ [private] Orchid of the DayPaphiopedilum moquettianum Paphiopedilum moquettianum sparkles in bright light. Complete Name:Paphiopedilum moquettianum Pronunciation of Genus:Pa-fee-oo-pe'-di-lum Origin:Java and Indonesia Description and Qualities:A very adaptable slipper orchid that provides a long period of flowers, since each flower is long lasting and the flowers are borne in sequence. Flower Description:Flower is very similar to Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum ... http://UncutOrchids.com/orchid-of-the-day-417340/