Brassocattleya Amethyst
Elegant blossoms grace this intergeneric primary hybrid, from the cross between Brassavola cullculata and Cattleya purpurata. The sturdy foliage of this resilient plant is of a terete (succulent-like) texture and grows nicely compact.

With slender petals gracefully arching outward these flowers have a range of hues between cream-white and shell pink tints. This cross was fist done in the 1980s, but when we remade it we used an alba-white Cattleya purpurata, accentuating the contrast of the lip markings that come from that parent's lineage; like the seedling pictured above some have bright pink lips.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 7, 2021

Brassocattleya Kuchulu
This 'little darling' (hence, Kuchulu) displays vibrant sunset colors on this remarkable intergeneric hybrid! From the cross between the fiery-colored Cattleya Ateshperest and the elegant Brassavola flagellaris, and what a lovely combination they are! These seedlings have such a wide range of brilliant colors, a sample seen in the photo above: golden yellows, bright orange, crimson hues, and some even have contrsting lips. The sturdy foliage has a terete (succulent-like) texture and compact growth habit.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have some similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 22, 2021

Brassocattleya Mariner Star
These vibrant blossoms are from the intergeneric cross between the elegant Brassavola cullculata and the colorful Cattleya Simplicity. The fine, star-shaped flowers of this perky hybrid range in color between blush-tinted cream and intense magenta, as shown pictured above. The sturdy foliage of this resilient plant is of a terete (succulent-like) texture and grows nicely compact.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. May and June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 9, 2021

Brassocattleya Tidepool Treasure
The colorful blossoms of this intergeneric hybrid resemble little fireworks! Slender petals arch back around the prominent lip: lip color is white or magenta, and the colorful petals have bloomed either in pink hues, or yellow hues. The flowers are usually between 3 and 4 inches across, and the foliage stands up to 14 inches tall. The sturdy foliage has a terete (succulent-like) texture and compact growth habit. From the cross between Cattleya Latona and Brassavola cullculata.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 11, 2021

Brassolaelia Sea Urchin 'Pinkie'
One of our favorite orchids! This softly pink variety has a sweet and subtle fragrance, and a distinctive, pink-edged lip. It thrives even amid outdoor conditions and is very resilient; a rewarding plant that blooms sporadically throughout the year! A primary hybrid between Rhyncholaelia glauca and Laelia anceps.
Recently reclassified as a Laecholaelia.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. January blooming.
Orchid of the Day: December 27, 2021

Brassolaeliocattleya Bold Ruler 'Summer Magic'
Large, dark lavender-pink flowers with a burgundy-purple lip, and burgundy and yellow venation in the throat. The light fragrance is reminiscent of a rose scent. A very free-blooming 'classic corsage' style Cattleya>. A great Cymbidium companion plant.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 7, 2022

Brassolaeliocattleya Momilani Rainbow 'The Gypsy'
Exceptional color! We have found this multicolor Brassolaeliocattleya to be a terrific grower and bloomer, with a delicate, bright rosy fragrance. A soft peach-yellow with bright yellow and pink splash. Temperature tolerant. Multiple 3.5 inch blooms on the inflorescenses, and the plant stands about a foot tall.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Intermediate to Temperatu. December - January blooming.
Orchid of the Day: December 29, 2020

Cattleya alaorii
This charming species is one of the more rare examples of the ultra-miniature Cattleya group referred to as "hadrolaelias". This petite species was first collected growing epiphytically in the coastal state of Bahia, Brazil. The foliage of the plants is small, approximately standing only four inches tall! The flowers open to form a distinctive cupped shape with the 'front' about one inch in diameter, and are a soft crystalline pink with a slightly darker pink lip. A delightful addition to a miniature collection, or as a companion plant to outdoor orchids! Previously classified as a Laelia.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. September-October blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: September 6, 2024

Cattleya Autumn Prelude
Warmly colorful blossoms to see Summer on its way and usher in the Autumn. This lovely hybrid produces broad flowers whose colors range between copper hues and smoky rouge-red tints, with vibrant lips from delicate rosy-pink to bold scarlet. From the crossing of the sultry, copper-colored species C. tenebrosa 'Cabo Frio', and the beautifully cinnabar-red C. Coral Caper.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have some similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 20, 2021

Cattleya bicolor - green form
Eye-catching green-form parents were selected to produce these seedlings! Petals of the strong, green color, some clear-green and some with olive overtones, frame the bold pink lip of this Brazilian species. The long-lasting blooms have the signature, waxy, robust texture of their species. Some of the flowers even carry a sweet fragrance!

One of Brazil's extraordinarily resilient bifoilate Cattleyas, this species develops especially tall foliage that stands nearly three feet tall on some large specimens! Light loving and free-blooming!

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each is unique and no two are identical in precise color or shape.

Temperature Tolerant. September-October blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: August 18, 2022

Cattleya cinnabarina
Vibrant plumes of intense red-orange color are the highlight feature of this colorful Brazilian species. It is a rupiculous growing (rocky crevice-dwelling) orchid that is especially prized as a breeding-stock plant for its exquisite color.

The vibrant flowers have a boldly pointed star-shape, with flute-like lips, all blooming elegantly along a slender stem (up to 20 inches tall) high above the diminutive foliage (up to 6 inches tall). This compact growing plant thrives best outdoors with the Cymbidiums, and also does well indoors in the bright light conditions preferred by Cattleyas.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be very similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two are identical in precise color or shape.

Temperature Tolerant. March blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: February 15, 2022

Cattleya Coastal Phenom
This handsome hybrid displays many of its' parents' best features, including rich colors, spicy fragrance, and temperature tolerance! From the cross between two fragrant and speckled species from the coastline of Brazil: the amber-green Cattleya schofieldiana, and Cattleya tigrina 'Gypsy King', a named variety with exceptional dark color and high flower-count.

These primary-hybrid seedlings sport flowers with a bright pink lip and have a range of handsome brown hues between olive, copper, fawn, and cocoa; petals will have a pattern of burgundy speckles and perhaps a rosy blush. The fragrance is strongly spicy with a sweet background.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor.
Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 26, 2021

Cattleya Dinah Liddell
These showy seedlings are from the cross between two eye-catching parents: Cattleya Mareeba Tiger and Cattleya schilleriana. The flower is an amber-green strongly overlaid by a rosy blush tint and a pattern of dark burgundy spots, and the showy lip is hot pink and bright white. Most should have some fragrance, as both parents are fragrant.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be very similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape.

Temperature Tolerant. May-June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 3, 2022

Cattleya Giselle Margarita
Orange hues with bronze, yellow, and pink accent markings make these seedlings look almost like blooming fireworks! From the cross between two outstanding Brazilian species. Cattleya sanguiloba contributes brilliant hues and fine petals, and Cattleya tenebrosa imparts larger size, smoky bronze hues, and its' signature pink lip color. The flower pictured above is just one possible combination of these many potential features!

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each is unique and no two are identical in precise color or shape. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. August - October blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 16, 2022

Cattleya Grande Dame
The colors of this excellent hybrid range between fuchsia hues and smoky-pinks, topping it all off with high-contrast, showy lip patterns. This resilient, outdoor Cattleya is well suited by its lofty name, often producing two to three large blooms on its first flower spike!

From the cross between Cattleya purpurata and Cattleya Pacavia, making this plant 3/4 Cattleya purpurata, giving the flowers more intense color, and 1/4 Cattleya tenebrosa which increases the size and showiness of the lip.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each is unique and no two are identical in precise color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 8, 2022

Cattleya Heathii
From the primary cross between Cattleya loddigesii and Cattleya walkeriana. The flower looks very much like the former, but takes after the later in its more compact growth habit and slightly larger, rounder flowers. The flower color is a lavender-pink. Originally crossed in 1907. . Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 20, 2016

Cattleya labiata fma. coerulea
These seedlings are that rare 'coerulea' blue** color-form of this beautiful Brazilian species. The shapely flowers have a delicate off-white hue of lavender-blue tint and a contrasting lip of amethyst-purple with yellow at the throat. Delicate Fragrance. We grow and bloom this species outdoors, but it also does well in brightly lit indoor conditions.

**Orchids of coerulea color-form are often called "blue", which confuses many orchid admirers, since most actually look purple, not blue. "Coerulea" orchids lack the genes responsible for red flower color, and their 'cooler' overall coloration makes them distinct. This genetic trait is even more rare than orchid albinism and typically produces blooms with some combination of white, purple, and green.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape.

Temperature Tolerant. September-October blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: September 6, 2021

Cattleya Lemon Trifle
We have been very happy with the results of this miniature cross between Cattleya endsfelzii and Cattleya Little Sunset. The flowers bloom in hues of yellows, oranges and pinks, some with contrasting tints. These elegant, star-shaped flowers are displayed nicely in clusters aloft on slender stems. Growth habit is compact, like its rupiculous (growing in rocky fissures) parent Cattleya endsfelzii, with bulbs and leaves only 6 inches tall.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each is unique and no two are identical in color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. December - January blooming.
Orchid of the Day: December 6, 2023

Cattleya loddigesii
One of the most beautiful of the bifoliate Cattleyas! Since it grows happily as an epiphyte (tree grower) and lithophyte (rock grower) in its native habit it can be grown either potted in stones and bark, or mounted to a tree or bark slab.

Established blooming-size division form our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 30, 2024

Cattleya Magnetic Mystery
These showy seedlings are from the cross between two colorful and spotted parents: Cattleyas Motte Spot and tigrina. The flower color ranges between amber and smoky-mauve overlaid by spots or speckles of burgundy, all with a showy lip of hot pink or magenta. Some have bloomed with fragrance, a quality inherited from the C. tigrina parent. Shown in the picture above are siblings that express the lovely color range possible in this cross.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 25, 2021

Cattleya Mareeba Tiger
This beautifully fragrant primary hybrid is one of our late-Spring favorites. Its' flowers have rich rosy-brown hues and are patterned with burgundy spots, but the focal point is it's nearly neon fuchsia-pink lip!

From the cross between two outstanding Brazilian species, Cattleya tigrina and Cattleya schilleriana. For those of you who like to stay current with orchid nomenclature: this hybrid, Mareeba Tiger, used to be called Resplendens, but that is now officially considered a synonym.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; these siblings may be very similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape.

Temperature Tolerant. July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 26, 2024

Cattleya Mindful Gem
We have been very happy with the results from this cross between Cattleya Little Sunset and Cattleya Psyche. The flowers of this hybrid have an exciting range of colors, some are pink hues, some orange hues, or some red hues. Since there is no way of knowing what color each plant will bloom until they have flowered, enjoy the surprise!
These have a great flower-count (up to 4 flowers per spike), and nicely compact foliage and growth-habit. These have always been in an unheated glasshouse so they should thrive outdoors in Cymbidium conditions, and yet these should also grow well alongside indoors varieties.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings these may have some similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. November - December blooming.
Orchid of the Day: November 11, 2021

Cattleya Minerva fma. coerulea
Arching sprays bloom elegant clusters of flowers with that distinctive "coerulea blue" ** color, highlighted with showy lips of pale yellow. Newly opened buds may look pale at first, yet the colors intensify with bright blooming conditions over the following days. This robust, light-loving plant is an excellent Cymbidium companion in both heat and cold, but it can grow well indoors given enough light. The plants offered here are select seedlings of this exquisite hybrid, from the crossing of Cattleya loddigessii 'Blue Sky', AM/AOS and Cattleya bowringiana fma. coerulea.

**Orchids of coerulea color-form are often called "blue", which confuses many orchid admirers, since most actually look purple, not blue. "Coerulea" orchids lack the genes responsible for red flower color, and their 'cooler' overall coloration makes them distinct. This genetic trait is even more rare than orchid albinism and typically produces blooms with some combination of white, purple, and green.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be very similar, yet each is unique and no two are identical in precise color or shape. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. September-October blooming.
Orchid of the Day: September 8, 2022

Cattleya Mosaic Mischief
Peppy, patterned, and colorful flowers are the signature of these seedlings: from the cross between two colorful and spotted parents, Cattleya Gaudii and Cattleya Motte Spot. The flowers range from blush to pink and are covered over by spots of burgundy or berry hues. The showy particolored lip sports bright pink and white.

Bright light is essential to these light-loving blossoms for peak color expression, so be sure to grow and flower these in bright conditions. Flowers may open with pale coloration at first, but color up rapidly over a few days after opening.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each is unique and no two are identical in precise color or shape. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 9, 2022

Cattleya Psyche
These plants are self-propagation ** seedlings from our own mother-plant of Cattleya Psyche 'Prolific' AM/AOS!

Cattleya Psyche 'Prolific' is a super-star among orchids: the AM/AOS award winner is the 'foundational plant' for nearly 200 registered orchid hybrids! The primary hybrid's overall red coloration, a rarity among Cattleyas, is the key to its' fame. The flowers of this miniature are a vibrant red-orange and measure about 2.5 inches across (7 cm)! The red color and full shape come from Cattleya coccinea, the orange tint comes from the many-flowered Cattleya cinnabarina.
The delighful seedlings available here are each unique, with foliage that stands between 6 and 8 inches tall. The blooms have some variation while resembling their origin flower: such is the fun of flowering seedlings - enjoy the surprise!

** "Selfing" propagation is done by pollinating a flower with its' own pollen. The resulting seedlings are unique, with some variation in precise color, size, or markings, while generally resembling the self-pollinated flower.
Temperature Tolerant. December - January blooming.
Orchid of the Day: December 9, 2021

Cattleya pumila - Select Seedlings
An miniature species phenom and an Autumn-blooming favorite! These lavender-pink flowers really stand out on their miniature plants; and the seedlings offered here are from a cross between parents selected for their outstanding color and shape ('SanBar Love' x 'Plump Plum' AM/AOS)! Typically the foliage is less than six inches tall, a fantastic and compact orchid: great charm as a small blooming plant and can grow into a spectacular specimen! Great Cymbidium companion either potted, mounted, or in a hanging wooden basket.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be very similar, yet each is unique and no two are identical in exact color or shape.

Temperature Tolerant. September-October blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: September 8, 2024

Cattleya Quinquecolor
A cross between two compact growing Brazilian bifoliates: Cattleya forbesii and Cattleya aclandiae. Both of these species have a habit of producing multiple flowering-leads a year. All of these that have bloomed thus far share an amber-green base color with dark burgundy dots, and a white lip with yellow and magenta markings. The plant stands about ten inches tall. . Temperature Tolerant. May-June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 21, 2017

Cattleya Roy G Biv
These colorful flowers live up to their prismatic name, and bloom in a myriad of colors! The perky blossoms are broad and have vibrant magenta lips. From the cross between Cattleya granulosa, a beautiful amber-green Brazilian bifoliate species, with Cattleya Latona, a large fiery-colored Brazilian primary hybrid. The flower colors range between salmon hues of pinks and oranges, to buttery yellows. Also, the blooms have the distinctive minty, spiced-citrus fragrance of its C granulosa parent.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have some similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 30, 2021

Cattleya Siren Song
We are always excited to watch seedlings of the species Cattleya schilleriana bloom. Colors are intensified, fragrance passed down, and hardiness enhanced. Such is the case with this cross using the large dark hybrid, Cattleya Okarche 'Dark Thunder', as the other parent. The flowers of these seedlings have bright and saturated magenta hues, and lips with a bright patch of yellow. Flower size has been in the five inch range and the fragrance is lovely and sweet.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have some similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 21, 2021

Cattleya Summer Samba
An eye-catching beauty, this plant blooms in rose-tones over copper and fawn, and has a bold lip of fuchsia that deepens to scarlet-red in the throat. The distinctive smoky colors and showy lip are from its Cattleya tenebrosa parent, and a rich wine-hued color palette from its Cattleya Massangeana parent. For these seedlings we crossed our largest, darkest Cattleya Massangeana with our darkest and most prolific Cattleya tenebrosa.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may be similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in precise color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 26, 2021

Cattleya Tangerine Lollipop
A great miniature hybrid for late Spring that blooms saturated orange hues atop upright stems. The colorful flowers are like slender stars in shape, some are rounded and some are pointed, and the fluted lips can be yellow, striped, or pink! The compact foliage of these seedlings only reaches about eight inches tall. From the cross between Cattleya Cinnabrosa and Cattleya mileri.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings these may be similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two are identical in precise color or shape. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. May-June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 12, 2024

Cattleya tigrina
A stunning Cattleya species from the Rio Grande De Sul province of Brazil. The dark brown flowers are speckled with burgundy flecks, and the lip is a brilliant hot-pink. The flowers bloom in large clusters and have a potent spicy-sweet fragrance. A very resilient plant outdoors, it is a favorite of ours in Cattleya breeding. . Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming. Species from Brazil.
Orchid of the Day: June 17, 2006

Laelia anceps 'SanBar Flash'
This cultivar's brilliantly colorful, star-shaped flowers, are its signature! Vibrant and rich lavender-pink color, with a two-tone lip of bright magenta and yellow, and accented by red stripes in the throat. True to its species this is a robust grower and bloomer.

Established blooming-size division from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. December - January blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: October 10, 2024

Laelia anceps 'SanBar Marble King', AM/AOS
The most famous, and successful, breeding quality Laelia anceps. The petals are opaque white and have a shapely fullness; the lip is white with a green and gold throat patterned in maroon stripes. Very strong floral substance (sturdy flower parts). Former winner of Best in Show at the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show! This top quality L. anceps undoubtedly deserves the moniker of "King"!

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. December - January blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: October 31, 2022

Laelia anceps 'SanBar Pink Perk', HCC/AOS
A beautifully shaped Laelia anceps from the 'Pink Perfection strain' breeding line. Flower petal color is clear soft pink, darker along the midline of the petals; the lip is a creamy white with purple and more pink on the edge, and the throat is yellow with red lines. When awarded by the American Orchid Society, the flower had a natural spread of 9.8 cm and a petal width of 4.5 cm.
Temperature Tolerant. January blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: December 21, 2020

Laelia anceps 'SanBar Pink Porcelain'
A lovely cultivar from the "Pink Perfection" line of breeding. The flowers are large, shapely, and share the distinctive and unusual soft, shell-pink coloring that gives this line of breeding its name. . Temperature Tolerant. December - February blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: September 22, 2016

Laelia anceps 'SanBar Pink Triumph', AM/AOS
A very full and shapely clone from the Pink Perfection Strain line of breeding. The color is a soft lavender-pink with a light purple tint. . Temperature Tolerant. January - February blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: January 4, 2015

Laelia anceps 'White Mountains'
Tall, slender stems hold aloft the elegant, white, star-shaped flowers of this beloved species. The bright white flowers also have a white lip with a golden lip-callosum, but are also accented with lines of vibrant red in the throat. Like the other members of this species this plant is a resilient outdoor grower in both the heat and cold.

Established blooming-size division from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. December - January blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: October 6, 2024

Laelia anceps fma. alba 'Bulls', FCC/RHS
A famous pure-white Laelia anceps! One of the earliest recorded alba form Laelia anceps, and renowned in breeding for its pure-white progeny. . Temperature Tolerant. November blooming. Species from Mexico.
Orchid of the Day: November 3, 2019

Laelia Splendid Spire 'Crescendo'
A lovely, select variety of this large and robust primary-hybrid, from the cross between Laelia anceps and Laelia splendida species. Clusters of large star-like flowers, peach-pink overlaid with suffuse lavender, each with a bold lip of magenta and creamy yellow. The blossoms are held well above the large foliage on strong tall stems, overall, mature plants can stand up to 3 feet tall when in bloom.
This is a light-loving plant that produces its best flower color when grown and bloomed in bright conditions. Established, base blooming-size divisions from the original plant.
Temperature Tolerant. January - February blooming.
Orchid of the Day: January 27, 2021

Laelia Splendid Spire 'Rose Queen'
Blooming in clusters on tall, slender stems the beautiful, rosy-tinted beige color and outstanding shape of these flowers sets them apart. The lip is a rich satin-pink, and the bright yellow and white throat has red stripes. A primary hybrid between Laelia splendida and Laelia anceps.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. January - February blooming.
Orchid of the Day: September 28, 2021

Laelia Splendid Spire 'Salmon Treat'
A delightful rosy-pink overlay accents these handsome, fawn-brown blossoms, and the fuchsia-magenta lip sports a boldly contrasting cream center. These flowers are larger than is typical of this primary cross between Laelia splendida and Laelia anceps. Flowers bloom in clusters held well above the foliage on strong, slender stems. Overall height when in bloom is approximately 36 inches tall.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. February blooming.
Orchid of the Day: December 24, 2021

Laelia Wellesley
Inflorescences six feet tall? Flower clusters the size of soccer balls? ? Its true: the progeny from this cross between the tough outdoor-growing Laelia superbiens and the delicate intermdiate-growing Laelia lyonsii possess these amazing characteristics! Individually the flowers are also quite interesting at four inches across, gently undulating, and of typically light purple-pink color marked by burgundy tessellation and fine speckles.

Please Note: the size and height and color of these light-loving plants can vary depending on growing conditions and the maturity of the plant.

Established blooming-size divisions from our collection of mother plants of this cross. Our plants came from De Rosa Orchids in Natick, MA. In 1996 De Rosa and the grex received an Award of Quality from the American Orchid Society by De Rosa displaying twelve magnificent plants in bloom. The cross was made and registered by Walter Hunnewell of Wellesley, MA. Previously we considered this plant to be safely temperature tolerant, but after the the cold wet winters of 2023 and 2024, we recommend keeping it out of winter rains and if plant shows cold stress, then moving it into the garage or even inside the house.

Intermediate to Temperatu. October-November-December blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 27, 2024

Laeliocattleya Bryan Wheeler 'Grandson', AM/AOS
Large, rosy-lavender flowers - up to six inches across! - with a dark burgundy-red lip and golden veins in the throat. The wide, ruffled petals each have a broad, slightly darker, magenta accent at the tip. Mature plants can have four flowers per spike. . Temperature Tolerant. April blooming.
Orchid of the Day: April 27, 2016

Laeliocattleya Caitlin Joan
A fantastic show! Despite the miniature foliage these lavender-pink flowers are up to four inches across, each with a deep pink lip and a yellow throat. From our cross Laelia pumila x LC Rosemary Upton. A great outdoor, Cymbidium companion that should also do well indoors in high light conditions. . Temperature Tolerant.
Orchid of the Day: September 6, 2015

Laeliocattleya Clayton Waglay var. alba
These elegant, pure white alba flowers suggest the beauty of a fine marble sculpture. The lips are lightly tinted with yellow, and the flowers open to be about three inches across. These are extra hardy plants, withstanding temperatures as low as 26 F and up to 100 F! From the crossing of the Mexican species Laelia anceps and the bifoliate primary hybrid, Cattleya Claesiana.
Temperature Tolerant. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 14, 2020

Laeliocattleya Frank Lloyd Wright 'York'
One of the best of the 'classic'-style large flowered Cattleyas. Flowers have a vibrant pink-lavender color and each with a large, frilly lip that is half dark fuchsia and half rich yellow; overall the flowers can exceed six and half inches across! When grown outdoors, it prefers to be on teh dry-side during the winter. F.

Established blooming size divisions from our mother-plant.
Temperature Tolerant. May blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 3, 2024

Laeliocattleya Jalama Beach 'Surfs Up'
Another example of the beauty and resilience of primary hybrids! Tall, showy star-like blossoms of intense pink with a lavender tint, each displaying a bold magenta-red lip with yellow at the throat. The blooms flower as a cluster at the top of tall slender stems. A wonderfully colorful, Autumn-blooming outdoor plant. From the cross between the colorful Cattleya granulosathe light-loving and famously resilient Laelia anceps, two spectacular species!

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: October 27, 2023

Laeliocattleya Jean Stevenson 'Peachy'
A select cultivar from the crossing of Cattleya (velutina x tigrina) and Laelia anceps. This plant blooms clusters of gently undulating flowers of a distinctive beige-pink color. The white lip is marked by fine stripes of magenta and has a patch of yellow at the throat. The unusual, salmon-peach color is derived from the influence of Cattleya velutina.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. October-November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: October 8, 2024

Laeliocattleya Kathleen Clarke 'Carmenita'
A compact growing, colorfully splash-petaled Cattleya, favored for its showiness and reliable willingness to bloom! The flowers are vibrant lilac-pink with magenta splash and a deep magenta-red lip, and they bloom as loose clusters along upright to arching stems.

Young plants may have foliage that stands about 10 inches tall and bloom up to 2 blossoms per spike, while large specimens can grow foliage up to 18 inches tall and bloom up to four flowers per spike!

Established, blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. April - May blooming.
Orchid of the Day: April 13, 2022

Laeliocattleya Lanai Nani
This spectacular hybrid gets bold color and pattern from both parents: Lc. Mari Song, with its' show-stopping splash-petal pattern, and the brilliantly colorful Lc. Dorothy Fiene. The main photo above gives an idea of the gorgeous range of floral displays, and all seem to share that colorful lip! A great feature of this beautiful hybrid is how well its' compact growth and shorter foliage showcase the large blossoms. So far, these first-bloom seedlings stand about 10 inches tall, although mature plants will likely stand a few inches taller.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. October-November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: October 1, 2022

Laeliocattleya Linda Bregante
These bold seedlings deliver large, luscious, colorful flowers, clearly the best of both parents: the huge and richly colorful Cattleya Okarchee 'Dark Thunder', and the robust and spectacularly splash-petaled Laeliocattleya Miss Wonderful 'Empire'.

These vibrant seedlings have flowers rich mauve to fuchsia hues, and most display that "splash" petal pattern that comes through so readily in the offspring of Miss Wonderful. Each blossom is about four to five inches across and are held either singly or in loose clusters well above the foliage. The resilience and robust growth of these plants make them excellent Cymbidium companions, reaching a height of about 20 inches tall when mature.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination, and some may be similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. April blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 26, 2021

Laeliocattleya Miss Wonderful 'Sublime'
This eye-catching flower has magenta petal-splash with delicate white stripes along the mid-line, and blush sepals with lavender suffusion. From the cross between Laeliocattleya Mari's Song and Laelia anceps 'Mendenhal'. . Temperature Tolerant. September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: September 9, 2014

Laeliocattleya Sylvan Sprite 'Blythe Spirit', HCC/AOS
Full flowers of a pink-lavender blush suffused over bright white grace this winter blooming hybrid. From the cross between Laeliocattleya Puppy Love and Laelia rubescens. A great plant for outdoors with the Cymbidiums, or indoors in high light conditions. . Temperature Tolerant. November - December blooming.
Orchid of the Day: October 8, 2019

Laeliocattleya Zacatecas 'Mirage'
A cross between two of the most significant temperature tolerant Cattleya Alliance species: Laelia anceps and Cattleya tigrina (syn. leopoldii). The flowers are cerise-pink with darker pink lips, and they bloom in a cluster held nicely above the foliage. The plants offered here are first bloom new divisions. . Temperature Tolerant. August - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 10, 2016

Lyonara Over Easy 'Sun Kissed'
A vibrant, deep yellow lip accents the white, star-shaped flowers of this free-flowering variety. The flowers bloom in clusters of two or three, and are held above the foliage on slender stems that can reach up to one foot long. From the cross between Schombocattleya Jamaica Plenty and Laelia anceps fma. alba. . Temperature Tolerant. September-October blooming.
Orchid of the Day: June 30, 2020

Rhyncholaelia digbyana
A famous species, with its lovely green petals and uniquely breathtaking white lip. A key feature of this species, distinctive to its exceptional beauty, is the highly unusual texture of the lip edge which is 'fimbriated' (possesses hair-like frills). It is said that if you measured along the lip, around every 'frill', the circumference would total between 20 and 30 feet!

Because it is pollinated by moths in nature the blossoms also produce a sweet fragrance at night. This flower is so admired by hybridizers that it is officially registered as a parent in 428 crosses! One reason for its popularity among is its' resilience : one of our customers didn't water his for 2 months and it was fine!
This exquisite orchid thrives and blooms best when grown in bright, indoor conditions, but can be grown with some success outdoors in Cymbidium conditions as long as it protected from winter rains. Plants offered here are seedlings 1-2 years from bloooming.

Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: June 3, 2021

Rhyncholaelia glauca
This compact growing species from Central America produces medium fragrant, green flowers on a compact growing plant. Flowers are produced singularly and are long lasting, often over a month. Formerly known as Brassavola glauca. Intermediate to Temperatu. March blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: February 12, 2019

Rhyncholaeliocattleya (Maris Song x Bryce Canyon)
Bright colors and patterns to bloom for the Autumn! Two of our favorite outdoor-growing hybrids of the Cattleya alliance are the parents of these vibrant seedlings: the spectacularly splash-petal patterned Cattleya Mari Song, and the super colorful Rhyncholaeliocattleya Bryce Canyon.

The main photo above shows the parents and gives an idea of the gorgeous range of floral displays; the photo to the side, showing the compact foliage, is one of the seedlings in bloom. That compact foliage is a great feature of this beautiful hybrid as it really showcases the large blossoms. All the seedlings to bloom thus far have been bright hues of pink with delicate splash-petal patterns and lips with golden-yellow centers.

Established blooming-size seedlings. 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. October-November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: October 6, 2022

Rhyncholaeliocattleya Dianacita
This stunning, classic corsage-style, alba-white Cattleya goes the extra mile with a delicate, zesty fragrance. The flowers are up to six inches across and are a bright-white, with a richly yellow center on the lip.

This plant is of particular interest for orchid horticulture history in Southern California: it came from the renowned late hobbyists Herb and Rita Crothers, of Vista CA. They crossed the legendary Rlc. Ranger Six with Cattleya Little Angel, bred by Armacost & Royston, and Jones & Scully, respectively, to produce this gorgeous hybrid!

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Temperature Tolerant. October blooming.
Orchid of the Day: September 27, 2022

Rhyncholaeliocattleya Kihei Sunset
Showy flowers with sunset hues ranging between yellows, pinks, and oranges; with accent markings of soft pinks and yellows to brilliant golds and magentas. The flowers tend to bloom at about four inches across, some with ruffled edges, and often blossoming in pairs or clustered. The siblings pictured above display some sense of the vibrant range of colors and markings present in this hybrid. From the cross between two colorful hybrids, Rhyncattleanthe Momilani Rainbow 'The Gypsy' and Rhyncholaeliocattleya Goldenzelle 'Lemon Chiffon'.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have some similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. October-November blooming.
Orchid of the Day: September 24, 2023

Rhyncholaeliocattleya Opal Appaloosa
This exciting hybrid showcases colorful blooms with bold, burgundy dots. The spotted pattern is from its lineage of Brazilian bifoliate Cattleyas, which are very resilient outdoor growers with bright colors and prominent speckles. The boldly speckled parents are the compact and spectacularly spotted Cattleya Motte Spot and Rhyncolaeliocattleya Long Life Spot, which adds fuller shape, amber hues, and a higher flower count.

This hybrid's burgundy dots are offset by a vibrant background color; this color ranges in the seedlings between pastel jade-green to rich amber-yellow (examples photographed above). The vivid colors require bright growing conditions: the coloration matures a few days after the flowers open. The large lip is predominantly vibrant fuchsia-pink. Some even bloom with fragrance!

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have some similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 1, 2021

Rhyncholaeliocattleya Sweet Zelly
Showy flowers with brightly colored hues ranging between golden yellow and salmon-orange and accent markings of muted pink to brilliant cerise. The two siblings pictured above lend some notion of the vibrant range of colors and markings present in this hybrid. From the cross between two colorful hybrids, Rlc. Sweet Amy and Rlc. Goldenzelle.

Established blooming-size seedlings. Seedlings are the offspring of pollination; as siblings they may have some similarities, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are identical in exact color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display each seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. September - December blooming.