O. cerasiformis bears pale green, broadly lance-shaped, alternate leaves, 2 to 3 inches long. Small, greenish-white flowers hang in nodding terminal clusters; male and female flowers appear on separate plants. Purple, olive-sized fruit ripens early and attracts birds. The raw […]
Odontoglossum triumphans ( Odontoglossum Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with narrow leaves to 16 inches long, and ovoid pseudobulbs. Erect or arching racemes to 36 inches, produce the 4 inch flowers in spring. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires filtered […]
Odontoglossum spectatissimum ( Odontoglossum Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with narrow leaves 16 inches long, and ovoid pseudobulbs. Erect or arching racemes to 36 inches, produce the 4 inch flowers in spring. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires filtered light […]
Odontoglossum odoratum ( Odontoglossum Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with lance-shaped leaves to 12 inches long, and ovoid pseudobulbs. Long racemes to 30 inches, produce flowers in winter. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires filtered light and high humidity in […]
Odontoglossum grande ( Tiger Orchid )
An epiphytic orchid with gray-green pseudobulbs and 8 inch long leaves. The glossy flowers appear on upright racemes from autumn to winter. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix, with sphagnum and leaf mold. Requires filtered light. Water less in winter.
Odontoglossum cordatum ( Odontoglossum Orchid )
An evergreen, epiphytic orchid, with single, leathery leaves to 8 inches, growing from ovoid, compressed pseudobulbs. The flowers can be green, white or yellow, and appear in late summer. Should be grown in containers that restrict the roots, with fine-grade […]
Odontoglossum cariniferum ( Odontoglossum Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with oblong leaves to 12 inches, and compressed pseudobulbs. Erect or arched, tall panicles produce flowers 2.5 inches across in spring. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires filtered light and high […]
Odontoglossum ( Royal Occasion Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with narrow, oval leaves to 12 inches long, and ovoid pseudobulbs. The flowers appear in early summer. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires filtered light and high humidity in summer, less […]
Odontoglossum ( Buttercrisp Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with narrow, oval leaves, 6 inches long, and compressed pseudobulbs. The 2.5 inch across flowers appear anytime throughout the year. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires filtered light and high humidity […]
Odontocidium ( Purbeck Gold Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with 9 inch long, linear leaves up to 16 inches, and ovoid pseudobulbs. Flowers usually appear in autumn. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires filtered light and high humidity in summer, […]