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Phaiocalanthe This new genus is the product of crossing Calanthe with Phaius. They like to be potted and prefer a warm shady and wet clime.
Phaius SUBFAMILY Epidendroideae, TRIBE Arethuseae, SUBTRIBE Bletiinae.
Bulbophyllum SUBFAMILY Epidendroideae, TRIBE Dendrobieae, SUBTRIBE Bulbophyllinae. The largest genus of orchids with over 1200 species it is also the most geographically diverse. It is found in all tropical areas on earth and is quite diverse in its flower morphology as well.The flowers have the foot of the column which is hinged attached to the labellum so the flower has a moving part which bobs, weaves, jiggles or jumps in the slightest breeze. They are sympodial psuedobulbs with one - two leaves, closely or far spaced on the rhizome. Most bulbos like wooden slat baskets with some treefern and sphagnum as potting media.
Catasetum There are 70 species in this natural genus spread from Mexico to Argentina and the West Indies of this deciduous fleshy psuedobulb with eight to twelve leaves. The inflorescence starts at the base of the psuedobulbs and may be erect or pendulous with male or female flowers . The male flowers are characterized with the ability to eject their pollina up to eight feet from the plant. A good photo of the differences between the two sex's flowers can be seen The next photo that can be seen Catanoches The crossing of Catsetum with Cycnoches makes the new genus Catanoches.
Cycnoches lodgesii X Catasetum expansum were crossed to produce this hybrid registered by Jay Pfahl in 1997. This is my first registered orchid cross! It was accepted as a primary hybrid by the Royal Horticultural Society on 10/17/97.
Stanhopea
This plant is a hybrid, possibly naturally occurring of S. wardii and S. tigrina but by man it was registered in 1922 by Goldschmidt.
Brassavola SUBFAMILY Epidendroideae, TRIBE Epidendreae, SUBTRIBE Laeliinae. Seventeen species spread throughout the tropical lowland Americas are most heavily fragrant at night and generally have a citrus smell. They have a single apical subterete leaf on a pencil like psuedobulb and flower as a rule in spring and summer. They are allied with the Cattleyas and are used extensively in hybridizing. They are the "B" in BLC on many orchid hybrids that are commonly grown.
Brassocattleya This new genus was created by crossing a Brassavola plant with a Cattleya. Culturally it is treated the same as Cattleya and does best in a pot.
Brassolaeliocattleya This genus came about with the crossing of three genera, Brassavola, Laelia and Cattleya. This genus prefers pot culture and can be variable in it's temperature, light and watering schedule.
Cattleya SUBFAMILY Epidendroideae, TRIBE Epidendreae, SUBTRIBE Laeliinae. A genus comprised of 48 species interspersed throughout tropical South America, prized for their large showy flowers, coveted for their gene pool, they and their generic alliance, ie. Brassavola, Laelia etc, represent the majority of orchids raised in this century. They are by and large intermediate growers and are best raised in pot culture although by no means mandatory, as in my hot environment they are best mounted on driftwood. They are recognized by their cylindrical psuedobulbs, apical thick leaves and a sheathed racemose inflorescence, giving rise to majestic large showy flowers. They are found at the top of the tallest trees in old wet forests at lower elevations. As such they require ample air circulation and regular fertilizing and watering with a short rest after blooming.
Cattleytonia Cattleytonia is the product of the two genera Broughtonia and Cattleya. These plants do well in pots or mounted on wood.
Cookara This genus came about in the eighties anbd is the product of crossing Broughtonia,Cattleya, Diacrium [ syn.Caularthron], and Laelia.
Encyclia SUBFAMILY Epidendroideae, TRIBE Epidendreae, SUBTRIBE Laeliinae. The genus is made up of 242 species that spread through all of tropical America including the West Indies. They are epiphites and are found in seasonally dry forests from sea level til 1000 meters. They have apical inflorescences that have flowers smaller than 4 centimeters in diameter. The column has no foot and is not attached to the lip for most of its length, and there are 4 hard pollina attached to the caudicles. These plants are best mounted on branches or tree fern plaques and as a whole do best in intermediate conditions. Encyclia is part of the Cattleya alliance and is used in breeding.
Laeliocattleya This genus is comprised of Cattleya and Laelia. These are best grown in pots. Many are minature plants and like intermediate tempertures.
Laeliocatatonia Three genera make up this new genus, Broughtonia, Cattleya and Laelia.
Otaara Brassavola, Broughtonia, Cattleya, and Laelia make up this genus. These plants do best with pot culture.
Potinara Potinara is the product of the combinationn of Brassavola, Cattleya, Laelia, and Sophronitus. Large showy corsage type orchids that need intermediate to warm conditions and are best grown in pots.
Recchara This hybrid genus is made up of the genera Brassavola, Cattleya, Laelia and Schomburgkia. Beautiful colors and spotting abound in this multiflowered eyecatcher.
Schombolaelia Cross Schomburgkia with Laelia and this genus is created. These are larger plants that grow best in warm conditions and mount on wood.
Sophrocattleya
Sophrolaeliocattleya As the name implies this genus has Cattleya, Laelia, and Sophronitus in it's parentage. They are more often intermediate growers than not and enjoy pot culture. This genus has many minature plants due to the influence of Sophronitus.
Yamadara Brassavola, Cattleya, Epidendrum[Encyclia] and Laelia make up this genus.
here. PLEASE NO PLANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 21! as these photos are explicit. The female flower can be seen with the male pollina in it's stigmatic cavity [see#1 in photo]. The male flower in the upper right of the picture shows that it has ejected it's pollina [see#2 in photo], first in that it is missing it's pollinarium and second by the limp colorless look of the flower in general as compared to the flower below [see #3 in photo] here, shows a dried female flower [See #2 in photo] 1 day after a sucsessful encounter with a male pollina, next to a non impregnated flower [see#3 in photo]. Note the swollen ovary [#1 in the photo] which is actually the stem of the flower. Here is where the seed will develop and in 3-4 months the seed will be mature and the capsule will dry and break open spilling the seed to the wind.
Cattleya Alliance HybridsThis group is actually a part of the Tribe Epidendreae called the subtribe Laeliinae and contains the following genera which can all be crossed with one another to produce new genera. Alamania, Amblostoma, Anacheilium, Barkeria, Brassavola, Broughtonia, Cattleya, Cattleopsis, Caularthron [Diacrum], Dimerandra, Diothonaea, Domingoa, Encyclia, Epidanthus, Epidendrum, Hagsatera, Hexadesmia, Hexisea, Isabelia, Isochilus, Jacquiniella, Laelia, Laeliopsis, Lanium, Leptotes, Myrmecophilia, Ngeliella, Neocogniauxia, Nidema, Oerstedella, Ponera, Psychilus, Rhyncholaelia, Scaphyglottis, Schomburgkia, Sophronitella, Sophronitis, and Tetramica.
Click Alliances Below to see hybrid photos within that group.
Bletinae
Bulbophyllinae
Catasetum
Cattleya
Cymbidium
Dendrobium
Oncidium
Paphiopedilum
Pleurothallidinae
Pleurothallidinae
Vanda
Zygopetalum
Below are other orchid sites that I find useful.
Other Orchid Sites A great site to link up to all other orchid sites, includes vendors, societies,universities,and book sites. Orchid Mall Like above, a location to find many orchid web sites. Linda's Orchid Hybrid Abbreviations Ever wonder what the heck BLC or Burr or Alcra stood for? Well here's the spot to fix all that, not only are the correct hybrid names given but also what genera are combined to make such a named hybrid. So BLC becomes Brassavola, Laelia and Cattleya , and Alcra. becomes Aliceara comprised of Brassia, Miltonia and Oncidium. Heady stuff this is, as now you can see why it blooms when it does or if it needs a rest or why the leaves fall off. Try it when you buy a new cross.Orchid Digest Photo Exchange
Used to e-mail photos to use in conjunction with letters written to Orchid List Digest. Orchid List Digest Subscribe Page If you subscribe, every few days a e-mail batch letter will arrive, great way to learn about orchids. Lots of expert advice given to novice and professional. Many appearances by well known published Orchidists. Orchid Discussion List Like the Orchid List Digest, and if you subscribe, every few days a e-mail batch letter will arrive, great way to learn about orchids. Lots of expert advice given to novice and professional. Many appearances by well known published Orchidists. The Stanhopea Page A list of all the Stanhopea species and photos of many of the species.
