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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Kuroshima GastrodiaScientific Name: Gastrodia kuroshimensisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Inflorescence height: 4.3–6.7 in (11–17 cm); Underground tuber length: 1.2–2.0 in (3–5 cm)Weight: Plant biomass: 0.18–0.35 oz (5–10 g)Lifespan:...
Plants > Orchids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lovely DendrobiumScientific Name: Dendrobium amabileCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Pseudobulbs: 16–35 in (40–90 cm); Inflorescence: 8–14 in (20–35 cm)Weight: Mature epiphytic clump: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: Perennial epiphyte...
Plants > Orchids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Giant Dracula OrchidScientific Name: Dracula gigasCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Flower spread: 8–12 in (20–30 cm) tip-to-tail; Leaf height: 12–18 in (30–45 cm)Weight: Epiphytic clump mass: 8–16 oz (225–450 g)Lifespan: Perennial...
Plants > Orchids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Night-blooming OrchidScientific Name: Bulbophyllum nocturnumCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Pseudobulb: 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2 cm); Flower diameter: 0.8–1.0 in (2–2.5 cm)Weight: Epiphytic cluster mass: 2–5 oz (60–140 g)Lifespan: Perennial...
Plants > Orchids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bee OrchidScientific Name: Ophrys apiferaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Plant height: 6–20 in (15–50 cm); Individual flower size: 0.8–1.2 in (2–3 cm)Weight: Herbaceous biomass: 0.3–0.8 oz (10–25 g) per mature flowering...
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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Devil OrchidScientific Name: Corybas diabolicusCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Plant height: 0.8–1.5 in (2–4 cm); Flower width: 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2.0 cm)Weight: 0.02–0.05 oz (0.5–1.5 g)Lifespan: Perennial tuberous herb (regenerates...
Plants > Orchids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rock LilyScientific Name: Dendrobium speciosumCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Pseudobulb length: 8–24 in (20–60 cm); Flower spike length: 12–30 in (30–75 cm); Clump width: up to 6–10 ft (2–3 m)Weight: Mature lithophytic clumps can...
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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Showy Lady SlipperScientific Name: Cypripedium reginaeCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Stem height 40 to 90 cm (16 to 35 in); flower width 6 to 10 cm (2.4 to 4 in)Weight: Robust clump-forming perennial terrestrial orchidLifespan:...
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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue VandaScientific Name: Vanda coeruleaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Stem height 30 to 80 cm (12 to 31 in); flower spike bearing 5 to 15 blooms; flower diameter 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in)Weight: Monopodial epiphytic orchid with thick...
Plants > Orchids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rothschild’s Slipper OrchidScientific Name: Paphiopedilum rothschildianumCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Leaf span: 60–100 cm (24–39 in); Flower spike: up to 1 m (3.3 ft); Flower width: up to 30 cm (12 in)Weight: Robust...
