Encyclia (Mem Alberto Mulas x hanburyi)
Colorful sprays of showy blossoms are on prominent display from this Encyclia hybrid. These gently ruffled flowers have a mahogany color a tinted overlay of either burgundy or copper, and each has a showy pink lip. The deep coloration and larger flower size come from Encyclia Memoria Alberto Mulas (Encyclia adenocaule x Encyclia alata) and the coppery hues and pink lip are from Encyclia hanburyi.

In full flower these first-bloom seedlings may stand up to 18 inches tall, but we expect mature plants' flower stems to grow even taller with upright to arching spike habit. An outstanding and compact companion plant to Cymbidiums and outdoor Laelias.

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. July - August blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 21, 2021

Encyclia (Purple Glory x hanburyi)
Colorful sprays of showy blossoms are on prominent display from this Encyclia hybrid. The flowers are enchanting hues of rich and smoky burgundy with accents of bright coral-pink tint, and each has a broad and frilly magenta lip. Mature foliage may stand up to 10 inches tall, with upright to arching flower sprays held well above. An outstanding and compact companion plants to Cymbidiums and outdoor Laelias.

This hybrid enjoys slightly larger flowers than most Encyclias, because of its parent Encyclia Purple Glory (recently reclassified as a Catyclia) which also lends its' wine hues. The smoky color and showy pink lip are from the Encyclia hanburyi parent.

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. June - July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 14, 2024

Encyclia incumbens - Seedlings
A profusion of pastel-green tinted blossoms flower on branching stems and produce a mild fragrance from this epiphytic species of Central America. Thrives when grown outdoors with the Cymbidiums, yet can also grow well with bright indoor conditions.

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

Temperature Tolerant. May-June blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: February 28, 2024

Encyclia Knoydart Spring
This shapely Encyclia primary-hybrid is from the cross between the extraordinary Encyclia mooreana and the rare Encyclia fowliei. The flowers have an elegant and distinctive roundness to their petals and overall shape, a trait passed down fromE. fowliei.

The flower color of these seedlings ranges between hues of brassy green to tawny amber with veination patterns in olive to fawn, and the showy white lip has a pronounced pink mark. The three-quarter inch flowers bloom along a spray that is arching to upright from compact foliage around ten inches tall. Some may even bloom with fragrance, like their E. mooreana parent.

Established first-bloom 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 what coloration each seedling will display. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 18, 2024

Encyclia Loch Monar
This exciting Encyclia hybrid blooms alluring colors in a profuse and branching display. These seedlings bloom in a dazzling range of charming pastel hues: green, peach, amber, and mauve! The inset flower photos represent the palest and deepest hues we have yet seen from this hybrid!

Most sport a showy lip patterned by magenta lines. The color variety is courtesy of it parent Enc. Standard Setter, and the floral display and earlier bloom time (late Spring) from its other parent, Encyclia incumbens. Mature foliage may stand up to 10 inches tall, with large specimens' arching flower sprays about 24 inches long; an outstanding companion plant to Cymbidiums and outdoor Laelias.

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 are identical in precise color or shape. There is no way to tell ahead of time exactly which colors and display a seedling will favor. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. May-June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 10, 2024

Encyclia Louis Felipe 'Plumed Arrowhead'
Along delicate sprays bloom wisp-like, copper-brown stars, each with a pointed white lip that has a soft magenta blush. This miniature primary-hybrid is well suited for the indoor orchid collection with its sturdy, strap-like foliage and compact growth habit. From the cross between Encyclia bractescens and Encyclia nematocaulon.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Intermediate growing. March blooming.
Orchid of the Day: March 4, 2022

Encyclia Talisker Bay
This exciting Encyclia primary-hybrid is from the cross between the rare Encyclia fowliei and the prolific Encyclia incumbens. The charmingly rounded petals and petal veination pattern of these seedlings are traits from E. fowliei, while the suffuse soft-pink lip color is from E. incumbens.

Flower color ranges in muted hues of amber, yellow, and olive green, with veination colors from pink to golden. Blooms as an upright to arching spray of one-and-a-quarter inch flowers from very compact growing foliage about eight inches tall. E. incumbens may also impart mild fragrance to some seedlings.

Established first-bloom 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 what coloration each seedling will display. Enjoy the surprise!

Temperature Tolerant. May-June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 19, 2022

Encyclia tampensis (Damselfly x Beauty Mark)
The flowers on these seedlings range from green to bronze in color, with a magenta-pink mark on the lip, as pictured by the parents' photos featured above. This species is beloved among 'teacup'-size miniatures for its compact foliage and charming floral display. Don't let its small size fool you: this is a resilient and versatile species that can thrive either outdoors with the Cymbidiums, or inside with the indoor Cattleyas!

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

Temperature Tolerant. June - July blooming.
Orchid of the Day: July 2, 2023

Epidendrum Burtonii
The vibrant colors, compact growth habit, and hardiness make this plant a favorite and it can occasionally be seen growing in outdoor flower beds here in Santa Barbara. The flowers are a deep, saturated orange with marigold-orange lips. A well known cross between Epidendrum ibaguense and Epidendrum Obrienianum. Peak blooming in Summer.
Temperature Tolerant. Summer blooming.
Orchid of the Day: January 13, 2021

Epidendrum parkinsonianum
Beloved by new orchid-growers and long-time hobbyists alike for it fragrance, dramatic foliage, and ease of growing into magnificent, cascading specimens. The parents of these excellent seedlings were selected for their superb foliage, large flower size, and high flower count! The somewhat succulent leaves have a sturdy, pendant growth habit which is a beautiful visual contrast to the elegant blossoms: slender, golden-green petals frame a large and dramatic white lip.

The real treat happens at night: pollinated by moths in nature, the flowers emit a sweet, almost citrus-like fragrance. The flowers are also long lasting, often over a month! The natural habitat of this cold-tolerant plant spans from Mexico to Panama in forested mountainous areas, so it prefers a little more shade than Cymbidiums or Cattleyas.

Established seedlings aged ten years - mature foliage of leaves at least 11 inches long! 'Seedlings' are the offspring of pollination; as siblings these may be very similar, yet each seedling is unique and no two seedlings are truly identical in precise color or shape. Enjoy!

Temperature Tolerant. May-June blooming. Species from Central America.
Orchid of the Day: May 4, 2022

Epidendrum Pink Champagne
Clusters of beautiful, nearly-inch-wide, pink-red-orange flowers from this crossing of Orange Julius with secundum. Current flowering height is 4 to 6 feet. The super-select keikis offered here are in a variety of sunset colors: from pink to red to salmon, so quite a variety in color from the photo above. Please e-mail or call for a list of variously-priced keikis (25-40 dollars) in the form of a pdf with pictures, prices, and availability Temperature Tolerant. Year round blooming.
Orchid of the Day: February 13, 2019

Epidendrum porpax 'St Nancy', CCM/AOS
This intriguing, miniature species from Colombia has compact, succulent-like foliage and produces distinctive, charming flowers. These perky green flowers have a large, shiny, cocoa-red lip, and are each about the size of a nickel. When in bloom, this great miniature is only about five inches tall, and that's including the pot! In its native habitat, this species grows epiphytically in pine and oak forests at elevations up to 6000 feet. In cultivation, it grows well under intermediate conditions, but will also grow outside with Cymbidiums.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Intermediate growing. July - September blooming.
Orchid of the Day: August 15, 2023

Epidendrum Raspberry Pom Pom
From the crossing of Epidendrums Salmon Sunset and Gordon’s Pink. Those to bloom thus far have ranged in the colors pink, salmon, and raspberry. Flower color also seems to vary with flower age. Temperature Tolerant. May-June blooming.
Orchid of the Day: May 18, 2018

Epiphronitis Veitchii var. varigata
Nice orange-red flowers on this dwarf, reedstem Epidendrum. Perhaps the most striking feature of this plant is its patterned foliage : rather than solid green leaves, this has "variegated" stripes of white and green along the length of the leaves. From the cross between Epidendrum radicans and Sophronitis coccinea. During the winter, best kept inside or at least out of the rain. Intermediate to Temperatu.
Orchid of the Day: June 20, 2014