Steven A. Frowine - Orchids For Dummies

12 Chapter 12FIGURE 12-1: The parts of a lady’s slipper orchid. FIGURE 12-2: Paphiopedilum bellatulum is a compact-growing horticultural gem. FIGURE 12-3: Paphiopedilum callosum is as dependable a bloomer as you can find....FIGURE 12-4: Paphiopedilum delenatii displays special elegance. FIGURE 12-5: Paphiopedilum dianthum requires a very modest amount of light to g...FIGURE 12-6: Paphiopedilum fairrieanum hails from the cliffs of India and Bhuta...FIGURE 12-7: Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum is easy to grow and will reward you wi...FIGURE 12-8: Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum grows in cooler spots than many of the...FIGURE 12-9: Paphiopedilum sukhakulii is a compact-growing, undemanding, high-p...FIGURE 12-10: Paphiopedilum venustum is easily identified by its prominently ve...FIGURE 12-11: Paphiopedilum Angela has a charming flower on a compact plant. FIGURE 12-12: Paphiopedilum Fumi’s Delight is a popular primary hybrid. FIGURE 12-13: Paphiopedilum Gloria Naugle presents an arresting picture. FIGURE 12-14: Paphiopedilum Saint Swithin puts on a spectacular show! FIGURE 12-15: Paphiopedilum Vanda M. Pearman is admired for its elegant flower ...FIGURE 12-16: Paphiopedilum Claire de Lune ‘Edgard van Belle’ AM/AOS is a prize...FIGURE 12-17: A coloratum type. FIGURE 12-18: A vinicolor showing solid dark coloration over the entire flower....FIGURE 12-19: A modern complex hybrid showing its full, round flower. FIGURE 12-20: Paphiopedilum F.C. Puddle is an older white hybrid still apprecia...

13 Chapter 13FIGURE 13-1: This orchid can fill up a windowsill with its shower of flowers.FIGURE 13-2: Gomesa longipes is a small-growing plant that is perfect for the w...FIGURE 13-3: Zelkova onusta is a miniature grower with lemon yellow flowers. FIGURE 13-4: Oncidium Sharry Baby is a fast and easy growing and blooming hybri...FIGURE 13-5: Tolumnias require little space to grow and bloom. This one is in a...FIGURE 13-6: Even though tolumnias are small plants, they have quite a bit of f...FIGURE 13-7: Miltonia flower structure: 1 = Sepals; 2 = Petals; 3 = Lip; 4 = Co...FIGURE 13-8: A white miltoniopsis hybrid with striking purple markings. FIGURE 13-9: Miltoniopsis santanaei is a compact, easy-to-grow species well sui...FIGURE 13-10: Miltoniopsis Celle ‘Wasserfall’ is definitely a showstopper. FIGURE 13-11: Brassia arcuigera ‘Pumpkin Patch’ is a fine selection of this spe...FIGURE 13-12: Psychopsis papilio has a butterfly look. FIGURE 13-13: Sigmatostalix radicans is a miniature orchid with a honey scent. FIGURE 13-14: Aliceara Marfitch ‘Howard’s Dream’ is always the center of attent...FIGURE 13-15: The flowers of Brassidium Fly Away ‘Miami’ HCC/AOS have masses of...FIGURE 13-16: Oncostele Wildcat has dramatic feline markings on a waxy long-las...FIGURE 13-17: Aliceara Winter Wonderland ‘White Fantasy.’ FIGURE 13-18: Oncidopsis Bartley Schwartz have many red to purple flowers on an...FIGURE 13-19: Oncostele Vespa ‘Charm’ is a favorite because of its compact habi...FIGURE 13-20: Oncidopsis Cambria 'Plush' FCC/AOS has proven itself to be a winn...

14 Chapter 14FIGURE 14-1: The Dendrobium phalaenopsis flower looks much like a phalaenopsis ...FIGURE 14-2: A white form of this popular dendrobium, Dendrobium nobile. FIGURE 14-3: Dendrobium kingianum has small crystalline flowers that are found ...FIGURE 14-4: Dendrobium jenkinsii is a miniature grower that blooms best if it’...FIGURE 14-5: Dendrobium chrysotoxum produces sprays of golden flowers with the ...FIGURE 14-6: Dendrobium Andreé Millar has flowers that have an almost alien loo...FIGURE 14-7: Bulbophyllum echinolabium has a flower that makes this orchid one ...FIGURE 14-8: Bulbophyllum rothschildianum has one of the most magnificent flowe...FIGURE 14-9: Angraecum sequipedale has a waxy, fragrant flower that can last fo...FIGURE 14-10: Angraecum leonis is a smaller grower that will fit anyone’s growi...FIGURE 14-11: Aerangis citrata displays up to 30 flowers in arching sprays. FIGURE 14-12: Catasetum Orchidglade has pendulous flowers and pleated foliage t...FIGURE 14-13: Coelogyne cristata makes a beautiful sight as a large, well-grown...FIGURE 14-14: Cymbidium Solana Rose is a soft pink standard variety that exempl...FIGURE 14-15: This strap-leaved variety, Vanda Kasem’s Delight, shows the typic...FIGURE 14-16: Vanda Medasand in a teak basket. FIGURE 14-17: Vanda falcata — commonly called the Japanese Wind Orchid. FIGURE 14-18: Renanthera monachica is a delightful, small, and brightly colored...FIGURE 14-19: The foxtail orchid, Rhynchostylis gigantea. FIGURE 14-20: A zygopetalum hybrid with typical markings.

15 Chapter 15FIGURE 15-1: Cypripedium parviflorum var. makasin has bright yellow pouch and m...FIGURE 15-2: Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescen s makes quite a show in the g...FIGURE 15-3: Cypripedium franchetti is a smaller growing slipper orchid. FIGURE 15-4: Cypripedium segawae is an endangered beauty from Asia.

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2 Title Page

3 Copyright

4 Table of Contents

5 Begin Reading

6 Appendix A: Additional Orchid Resources

7 Appendix B: English-Metric Conversion Tables

8 Index

9 About the Author

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