Cattleya (Brazilian Orchid, Cat Orchid, Corsage Orchid, Queen of ...
The queen of orchids, corsage orchid, cattleya or cat orchid is an epiphytic, tropical herbaceous perennial in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is native to the American tropics, from Costa Rica to Argentina.
Cattleya mossiae (Easter Cattleya, Easter Orchid, Mrs. Moss' …
The Easter orchid is a unifoliate cattleya, meaning it has just one leaf per pseudobulb. It produces flowers on pseudobulbs formed during the previous growing season and after a period of rest. The Easter orchid is highly variable in flower color and form throughout its range.
Dactylis glomerata (Ascherson's orchardgrass, Cat Grass, Cock's …
Cats are said to like to chew it, hence the common name Cat Grass. Orchardgrass is used in grass-legume mixes for nesting, broad rearing, escape and winter cover in upland wildlife and conservation plantings.
Cattleya trianae (Christmas Orchid, Flor de Mayo, May Flower, …
Christmas orchid is a tropical, epiphytic herbaceous perennial in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is endemic to the rainforests of Colombia. The species was named after the 19th-century Colombian botanist José Jeronimo Triana.
Cattleya labiata - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Crimson cattleya is an epiphytic, tropical herbaceous perennial member of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is native to seasonally dry areas of Brazil. The species epithet, labiata , means “lipped” and refers to the showy lip on this orchid flower.
Oncidium sphacelatum (Popcorn Orchid) | North Carolina …
The popcorn orchid is a tropical, epiphytic herbaceous perennial in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is native across a wide area from Mexico to northern South America. The species epithet is Latin for “having brown speckling or spotting.”
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Orchid Cactus; Queen of the Night; Previously known as: Cereus oxypetalus; Epiphyllum purpussi; Phyllocactus latifrons; Phyllocactus oxypetalus; Phonetic Spelling ep-ih-FIL-lum ok-see-PET-al-um Description. Queen of the night is a tropical epiphyte to lithophyte and spineless cactus with aerial roots and large, fragrant flowers. It is native to ...
Dendrobium gracilicaule (Blotched Cane Orchid, Leopard Orchid, …
The leopard orchid is grown for its bright, showy, fragrant flowers. The plant has cylindrical, yellowish green, spotted pseudobulbs, which are the inspiration for the common name. This is an easy-to-grow, houseplant or greenhouse orchid. It can spend its summers outdoors.
Oncidium alexandrae (Curled Odontoglossum, Lace Orchid)
An epiphytic orchid from South America. Can be difficult to grow. Used to breed other orchids. See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: #houseplant #epiphytic #orchid #non-toxic for horses #non-toxic for dogs #non-toxic for cats
Phalaenopsis (Moon Orchid, Moon Orchids, Moth Orchid, Moth …
Moth orchids will flower repeatedly once a year with proper care. The large-flowered, white species and hybrids that flower in spring require a cool, nighttime chill (ca. 55 degrees F for a week) in autumn to initiate flower spikes.