Rhyncholaelia digbyana
November 14, 2025
Rhyncholaelia digbyana
Rhyncholaelia digbyana (formerly known as Brassavola digbyana) is found in the southeastern Mexican states of Yucatan and Quintana Roo, with distribution extending through the Caribbean-facing lowlands of Belize into Honduras from 10 to 1,000 meters (33 to 3,281 feet). They grow on stunted trees in hot, humid lowlands near sea level. Often found in large colonies, it blooms in summer with large, fragrant flowers. This species does best mounted on wood or tree fern, given plenty of bright light and ample water while growing, and a lessening after the bulbs have matured. This plant, “Quinnelly’s Joy’ has both an AM and CCE awarded by the American Orchid Society.
Photographer: Wes Newton
Grower: Patti Quinnelly
Info: Charles Baker culture sheet www.orchidculture.com and Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia www.orchidspecies.com
Photographer: Wes Newton
Grower: Patti Quinnelly
Info: Charles Baker culture sheet www.orchidculture.com and Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia www.orchidspecies.com
Bulbophyllum retusiusculum
Paphinia rugosa
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)
