Paphinia rugosa
July 28, 2026
Paphinia rugosa
Paphinia rugosa is endemic to Colombia, where it grows epiphytically in shady conditions from sea level to about 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) and blooms in the autumn. Because of the pendulous inflorescences, it is best grown mounted or in a hanging basket. Repotting should be done just as new root growth is starting. Water should be reduced somewhat in late autumn and winter, but never allow the plant to dry out completely.
Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots)
Grower: Mary Gerritsen
Info: Charles Baker culture sheet www.orchidculture.com
Dendrobium cruentum
Epipactis gigantea
Myrmecophila brysiana
Coelogyne xyrekes
Cattleya lueddemanniana
Warczewiczella discolor
Cleisocentron kinabaluense
Thelymitra crinita is endemic to Western Australia at elevations of sea level to 350 meters in coastal and near coastal forests and woodlands as a small to large-sized, cold-growing terrestrial that blooms in the spring. Grow plants of Thelymitra in small pots with sandy loam. Provide intermediate temperatures and very bright light levels. Most species of Thelymitra exhibit a strong dormancy period after flowering. Water regularly during active growth and begin to withhold water upon flowering. After flowering, withhold all water until the onset of new vegetative growth. Some species, however, grow in permanently moist habitats. In nature, many species have enhanced flowerings following fire. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots) Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com and The AOS (https://www.aos.org/explore/thelymitra)
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Masdevallia deformis is endemic to Ecuador. This miniature-sized, cool to cold growing epiphytic species occurs on the eastern slopes of the Andes, found at 2,400 to 2,700 meters (7,850 to 8,850 feet) in cloud forests. One showy blossom is carried on each inflorescence and blooms year-round. Grow in pots using an open, fast-draining medium that contains materials that retain some moisture. Repot yearly in late winter or early spring. Water and fertilizer may be reduced until spring but never allow them to dry out completely. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots) Grower: Ron Parsons Info: Charles Baker culture sheet www.orchidculture.com and Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com
