Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Thursday, June 14, 2007

DORITAENOPSIS


Doritaenopsis (pronounced)
doh-RYE-ten-OPP-sis
is a manmade intergeneric hybrid between Doritis and a Phalaenopsis.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

PAPHIOPEDILUM SAMPLER


The slipper orchids, with their distinctive modified lip or "pouch", have long been highly prized in horticulture. They are cultivated throughout the world, and countless hybrids have been produced from the 80 or so species.
Clockwise from top:
Paphiopedilum (sukhakulii x Virgo)(hybrid)
Paphiopedilum tonsum
Paphiopedilum venustum var.measuresianum
Paphiopedilum maudiae (hybrid)
Paphiopedilum gael (hybrid)

Pay attention. There will be a quiz after.