Epiphytes

Cattleya Orchid

Cattleyas are extremely attractive because the lip, petals, and sepals have the same color. This makes the flower stand out…

Orchid Dendrobium Herbaceum

Orchid Dendrobium Herbaceum is endemic to Western Ghats and is often referred to as Pencil Dendrobium or Grassy Dendrobium. This…

Orchid Vanda Testacea

My joy knew no bounds when I found Vanda Testacea plants in full bloom in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The pale…

Orchid Bulbophyllum Fisheri

Orchid Bulbophyllum Fisheri grows in abundance in the Western Ghats. The pseudo bulbs of this plant are smooth and shiny.…

Orchid Polystachya Concreta

I saw a dense group of Orchid Polystachya Concreta growing on a thick branch of a tree that was covered with moss…

Orchid – Vanilla Planifolia – Vanilla Plant

Everyone loves Vanilla Ice-cream and this flavor goes well when served with any of the Indian sweets like Gulab Jamoon,…

Orchid Cottonia Peduncularis – Bee Orchid

As we drove below a huge tree branch in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, I caught a glimpse of an orchid plant…

Orchid Acampe Praemorsa

Picture1 - Plant  I came across Orchid Acampe Praemorsa while touring the coastal regions of Karnataka and Goa.  Different species of…

Orchid Dendrobium Oshin

Plant Summary: The genus Dendrobium contains around 1000 species. Most of them are epiphytes (tree dwellers) and are found in…

Orchid Aerides Ringens

Aerides is a genus belonging to the Orchid family.  It is an high altitude epiphytes.  The fragrant blooms are usually white and…