2011年9月18日

Phal. amboinensis

Found in the Molucca Islands, Indonesia, Phal. amboinensis is very commonly used in Phalaenopsis crossing due to flower's patterns. The flower stem can produce flowers year after year as long as it remains green.

2011年9月9日

Phal. mariae

Found in the Philippines and West Borneo, Phal. mariae is a low land species. It requires shade as its habitat is usually on the big tree trunks with limited sunlight. The flowers are with special fruit scent.


2011年9月7日

Cynorkis fastigiata

It seems a weed in the pot, but finally the ID was found.  Just don't know how it comes. :-)


2011年9月6日

Ascocentrum pumilum

Endemic to Taiwan, the Ascocentrum pumilum is one of the most pretty miniature orchids. It's not easy to grow in the low land in Taiwan as it resides at sea level around 1500-2000m. This photo was taken in situ, the natural stuff is just perfect.

Paph. dayanum

I bought this stylish Paph. from my friend when he brought some Paph. species from Sabah (Malaysia). He said that it may be lawrenceanum or javanicum, but finally it bloomed as Paph. dayanum. I don't think this species is eye-catching but it does show the unique character which is second to none within the genus Paphiopedilum.

Paph. violascens

Paph. violascens is not that popular in cultivation, found in New Guinea as a terrestrial that requires warm environment. I prefer its color combination which make this species look purely colorful.

Dendrobium schuetzei

An endemic Dendrobium to the Philippines as a warm to hot growing species. The flower is very showy but without fragrance.

Phal. lindenii

Phal. lindenii is endemic to the Philippines, it is found in the mountain of central Luzon at 1000-1500m above the sea level, thus it requires warm to intermediate conditions with floating moist.


Phal. tetraspis

One of my favorite Phalaenopsis species, it is always generous to bloom from the spring to autumn. It is also a strong plant, I never saw it in disease, very easy grower.