Miniature Orchids
Descriptions and cultural information on growing a number of miniature orchid species.
Angraecum distichum  Grow this miniature for its lovely foliage as well as fragrant flowers. Cischweinfia pusilla, The Tiny Cischweinfia  Terri Lewin tells us about Cischweinfia pusilla is the type flower for its genus. Dendrobium bracteosum  Here´s a great little miniature to compact Dendrobium for species lovers. Dendrobium draconis, The Dragon Dendrobium  Dendrobium draconis is an easy miniature to grow mounted or in a pot. Dendrochilum filiforme, The Golden Chain Orchid  The Golden Chain orchid is a lovely addition to any collection with its arching sprays of up to 100 tiny yellow flowers.
Dracula erythrochaete, The Red Tufted Dracula  Dracula erythrochaete is a miniature with a face only a mother could love. The name "Dracula" refers to the dragon-like shape of the flower. Epidendrums longipetalum and tortipetalum  Epidendrums longipetalum and tortipetalum are great additions to any collection of miniature orchids. Equitant Oncidiums or Tolumnia  Learn about these miniature orchids Goodyera daibuzanensis – Miniature Orchids Series  This miniature Jewel Orchid is perfect for adding interest to a terrarium. Hexisea  The genus Hexisea contains two miniature species well worth growing. Hexisea bidentata and Hexisea imbricata both sport red flowers. Ionopsis – Miniature Orchid Series  Here´s some information on an interesting little miniature -- Ionopsis. Isabelia pulchella, The Beautiful Neolauchea  Isabelia or Neolauchea pulchella is a cute little miniature with startling bright magenta flowers. Leptotes bicolor, a member of the Cattleya Alliance  Leptotes bicolor, a miniature that is best grown mounted. Masdevallia saltatrix, The Dancer Masdevallia  Masdevallia saltatrix is a wonderful cool-growing miniature. Miniature Laelias  Miniature Laelias in purple, yellow and white are perfect for the windowsill grower. Miniature Orchids – Masdevallia  Masdevallias, a South American cloud forest genus, make wonderful plants for the home grower. Miniature Orchids Series  Continuation of the series on miniature orchids started earlier Neofinetia falcata, The Japanese Wind Orchid  Learn about the culture requirements for this lovely miniature orchid. Oncidium cheirophorum, a Small Dancing Lady  Terri Lewin tells us about Oncidium cheirophorum is a miniature version of the popular "Dancing Lady" orchid. Platystele Mini-Orchids  Learn about two truly tiny members of the orchid family from the genus Platystele. These minis are good candidates for terrarium growing. Pleurothallis – Miniature Orchid Series  Pleurothallis orchids are among the best of the minis to grow in the home or terrarium. Rodriguezia lanceolata, The Small Lance-Head Rodriguezia  Rodriguezia lanceolata, The Small Lance-Head Rodriguezia, is a lovely little miniature that looks like a tiny vanda. Sophronitis cernua, The Nodding Sophronitis  This little Sophronitis is the smallest and one of the easiest of this genus to grow. It is the only one that will survive in warm temperatures. Three Popular Maxillaria -- tenuifolia, rufescens and variablis  Learn about three popular members of the the Maxillaria genus suitable for growing in the home.
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