Bc. Mount Hood 'Mary' AM/AOS

This large, robust grower has sparkling white flowers that can reach ten inches across. The icy green throat coloring is sometimes paired with a faint purple lipstick marking on warm weather blooms.  

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A new and unique cross that should have some exciting results.  The first parent is a large, concolor yellow standard with heavy substance, combined with the clusters of spotted blooms on Mark Jones.  We hope to see clusters of medium sized yellow to greenish blooms with some freckles on the petals.  Most will have at least some purple coloring on the lip.

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This exceptional clone is made using the pictured parent, Blc. Mem. Helen Brown along with an added dose of Brassavola digbyana. Large, waxy apple green blooms with fringed lips showing deep purple lipstick markings at the center. Intense Fragrance. Vigorous growth habit.

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Cattleya Alliance Starter Collection

(Photos shown are examples only)

Cattleyas and their relations are considered to be royalty among orchids.  Nothing seems quite as showy or classic, as a well grown Cattleya in full glory.  What we love most about this part of the orchid family, is the range of colors, shapes, sizes and even fragrances that are available for the discerning collector. Most growers start their orchid journey with a Phalaenopsis and perhaps even a Ladyslipper or Dancing Lady orchid. These make great beginner plants to try and they do well in most home growing environments.  But what happens when your conditions change or you are ready to try something new and different?  

That is where the idea for our latest collection came from.  Included will be Five different Cattleya plants from within the Cattleya alliance.  (Meaning Cattleya, Laelia, Brassavola, and intergenerics of these kinds).  Our growers will include a different plant for each of the criteria listed below.  Growing requirements may vary depending on what received, giving you the grower a chance to experience a wide range of selections.  All plants included will be in 2.5"-3" pots.  Some will be ready for new containers this coming spring season. Some will be close to flowering size, and others will take a few years.  

* Miniature or Compact Grower

* Easy to Grow Species

* Grower Suitable for Mount Culture

* Carter and Holmes Original Mericlone

* Carter and Holmes Hybrid, Meaning Seed-Grown

  Please note that no further discounts, promo codes or coupons apply to this discounted price.  Duplicates may occur when ordering multiple sets.  Regular Packing and Shipping will be added.

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Ctna. Capri 'Lea' AM/AOS x Encyclia tampensis alba

 A brand new hybrid that we are very excited about.  This first to flower was a very compact plant with dusky rose blooms with cream and purple lip coloring.  We expect to see a range of bloom colors from light rose to pinkish-tan.  Hopefully some of the seedlings will carry forward the Capri petal splashes.  Regardless, these will be cute and small growing plants with tight foliage habit.  Possibly free flowering in warm-climates.

Excellent for warm growing conditions and suitable for baskets or on mounts.  The first parent has Broughtonia sanguinea in its parentage, and we have found it must have well draining media at all times.  Bright, indirect light will be best.

We are offering Near Blooming Size plants growing in 3” mesh baskets.  Plants are expected to flower for the first time within 12-18 months. 

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Cymbidium dayanum album 'Lady Elizabeth' CHM/AOS x self

We have found that the seedlings of this award winning parent are fast growers and thrive in lower light levels than most Cymbidiums, though brighter conditions will increase bud count.

Pendant stems of cream and faintly green flowers. As plants mature, multiple bloom stems are expected each year giving this excellent specimen potential.  Thin, grassy foliage that likes lots of airflow to prevent spotting. Great for hanging pots or baskets.

Plants are flowering size and growing in 3.5" pots.  Many of these have previously flowered and should be even more fantastic next year!

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We have the only mericlones of this exclusive parent from Everglades Orchids. Mature plants can carry as many as eight bloom stems per season, all loaded with richly colored rust-red blooms. We consider this a large growing standard. Extremely showy and very warmth tolerant.

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Dendrobium primulinum x loddigesii

Pendant growing plants produce waterfalls of pink and cream blooms in late winter and early spring. Plants should have a semi-dry winter rest and a slightly cooler spell to initiate buds during which time many of the older leaves will drop.  Each spring, new lush foliage emerges to start the cycle again.  Easy to cultivate and so very showy!  

Blooming Size plants gromwing on vertically hanging tree fern mounts.  These are covered in pretty new foliage.

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As seen on the cover of our Holiday 2016 catalog.

This pure white form is considered one of the rarest colors of this species. We used our two best and most floriferous parents in this new offering. Very Fragrant.

This species should be grown in very bright, indirect light and prefers 65-85 degrees year round if possible.  Plants can tolerate cooler temperatures if kept dry. Large growing, and needs plenty of space as they grow.

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