Picture1 - Plant I came across Orchid Acampe Praemorsa while touring the coastal regions of Karnataka and Goa. Different species of Acampe is distributed in tropical India, Africa and South East … [Read more...]
Orchid Epidendron Ibaguense
Orchid Epidendron Ibaguense is also known as 'crucifix' orchid. The orchid shown below is a ‘crucifix’ orchid (Epidendron ibaguense). This orchid grows ‘wild’ on the mountain and many sprays of its … [Read more...]
Orchid Spathoglottis Plicata
Spathoglottis Plicata is a species from the Far East grows very well in South India. It is a terrestrial orchid with large bulbs and is good landscaping plant in frost-free areas. A long spike … [Read more...]
Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor
Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor is widely found in Western ghats and Himalayas. Picture above: Cymbidium Bicolor in Bhadra Sanctuary It is a tufted robust orchid with large false bulbs and pendulous … [Read more...]
Orchid Aerides Crispum
Orchid Aerides Crispum is widely grown in the western ghats of India. The flowers have a pleasant fragrance. The aerial roots are thick and absorb all the essential nutrients from the … [Read more...]
