Another of our Best in Class orchids at the Devon Show last weekend was this fragrant Lycaste aromatica. Lycaste aromatica is native to Mexico and Central America where it grows as an epiphyte of lithophyte in semi-deciduous forest. It uses its powerful scent to attract euglossine bees (perfume gathering bees) and in common with many […]

Another rosette winner at the Devon Show was Aerides odorata, and visitors to the show really enjoyed it gorgeous fragrance. This exquisite and delightfully fragrant species is another that we have come across in our orchid travels. We have seen Aerides odorata in Borneo and the Himalayas showing the extensive natural range of the species. […]

Today we have to feature our Myrmecophylla tibicinis that won the trophy for best Laeliniea at yesterday’s Devon show. WMyrmecophylla tibicinis reminds us of our school expeditions to Guatemala and Belize The plant above is out smaller clone but still a big orchid with two majestic spikes over 1m long and large beautiful flowers. Another […]

We are having a great time at the Devon orchid show in Budleigh Salterton. Well done to our student team for a stunning display despite only having two hours to turn a van full of plants into a showcase of Orchid diversity. The sales table is looking great too – Thanks Agnes for getting that […]

Orchids can be spectacular in different ways. Bulbophyllum auricomum is the national flower of Myanmar and features in traditional songs and literature as well as in buddhist traditions. Its name refers to its golden lip and as the plants grow high in the tree tops the flowers represent purity. We first came across the species […]