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Aechmea

Aechmea, Silver Vase Plant, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
Form Form A. bromeliifolia Form in a pot A. bromeliifolia Form in a pot A. gamosepala growing in pots A. gamosepala growing in pots A. angustifolia form A. angustifolia form Flowers Flowers A. recurvata flower and leaves A. recurvata flower and leaves
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Aechmea chantinii

Amazonian Zebra Plant, Queen of the Aechmeas, Queen of the Bromeliads
Erect inflorescence with showy red bracts. Erect inflorescence with showy red bracts. Vase-shaped rosette of reddish leaves w/ white transverse bands. Vase-shaped rosette of reddish leaves w/ white transverse bands. Form in a pot with variegated ;eaves Form in a pot with variegated ;eaves Form in a pot with a reddish bloom Form in a pot with a reddish bloom
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Aechmea fasciata

Silver Vase Bromeliad, Silver Vase Plant, Urn Plant
Silver-banded foliage and a cone-like pink inflorescence. Silver-banded foliage and a cone-like pink inflorescence. Silver-banded foliage and a cone-like pink inflorescence. Silver-banded foliage and a cone-like pink inflorescence. Pink, cone-like inflorescence & blue flower buds Pink, cone-like inflorescence & blue flower buds
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Aeschynanthus radicans

Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Vine
Aeschynanthus radicans Aeschynanthus radicans Aeschynanthus radicans Aeschynanthus radicans Aeschynanthus radicans Aeschynanthus radicans Leaf Leaf Flower detail Flower detail
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Anoectochilus

Bristly Anoectochilus, Filigree Orchids, Golden Jewel Orchid, Jewel Orchid, King of the Forest, Marbled Jewel Orchids
A small rosette of dark reddish leave with paler veins. A small rosette of dark reddish leave with paler veins. A. chapaensis in a pot with variegated leaves A. chapaensis in a pot with variegated leaves Small rosette of dark leaves with pale veins. Small rosette of dark leaves with pale veins. Small rosette of dark leaves with pale veins. Small rosette of dark leaves with pale veins. close-up photo of small white orchid flowers. close-up photo of small white orchid flowers. White orchid flowers on a spike White orchid flowers on a spike

Anthurium andraeanum

Anthurium, Flamingo Flower, Flamingo Lily, Laceleaf, Painter's Palette, Tail Flower
Plant growing in a pot with large green leaves and red flowers Plant growing in a pot with large green leaves and red flowers Large heart-shaped spathe with long center spadex Large heart-shaped spathe with long center spadex Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Heart shaded leaf detail Heart shaded leaf detail
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Asplenium nidus

Bird's Nest Fern, Birds Nest Fern, Nest Fern
strap-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves with wavy margins strap-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves with wavy margins Potted plant with rosette of undivided fronds. Potted plant with rosette of undivided fronds. Rosette plant withe broad fronds and trapped leaf litter. Rosette plant withe broad fronds and trapped leaf litter. Form Form Asplenium nidus in a container Asplenium nidus in a container Asplenium nidus habit Asplenium nidus habit
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Bulbophyllum appendiculatum

Cirrhopetalum, Old World Orchid, Stinking Bulbophyllum
Purple Orchid flower detail Purple Orchid flower detail Leaves are on the left side of photo Leaves are on the left side of photo Pressed & dried Form with roots on a sheet of paper Pressed & dried Form with roots on a sheet of paper Form with roots from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, UK Form with roots from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, UK

Cattleya

Brazilian Orchid, Cat Orchid, Corsage Orchid, Queen of orchids
Pair of classic purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lip Pair of classic purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lip Purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lips Purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lips Cattleya schilleriana Cattleya schilleriana Cattleya luetzelburgii Cattleya luetzelburgii Cattleya luteola Cattleya luteola Form Form
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Cattleya forbesii

Cocktail Orchid, Forbes cattleya
Flower Flower Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’

Cattleya labiata

Crimson Cattleya, Ruby-Lipped Cattleya
Flower Flower Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata 'Helena' Cattleya labiata 'Helena' Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata 'Helena' Cattleya labiata 'Helena'

Cattleya mossiae

Easter Cattleya, Easter Orchid, Mrs. Moss' Cattleya
Flower Flower Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's Cattleya mossiae tipo Cattleya mossiae tipo Cattleya mossiae forma aquinii 'Canaima's Paradise' Cattleya mossiae forma aquinii 'Canaima's Paradise' Cattleya mossiae fma. coerulea 'Andreina' Cattleya mossiae fma. coerulea 'Andreina' Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cattleya trianae

Christmas Orchid, Flor de Mayo, May Flower, Winter Cattleya
Flower Flower Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae tipo Cattleya trianae tipo Flower Flower White flowers and green leaves on wood in a greenhouse White flowers and green leaves on wood in a greenhouse

Cuitlauzina pulchella

Lily of the Valley Orchid, The Beautiful Cuitlauzina
Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella

Cymbidium

Boat Orchid
Yellowish flower with spotted inner petals Yellowish flower with spotted inner petals Orangeish flowers yellowish center petal Orangeish flowers yellowish center petal Pink flowers with spotted inner petals Pink flowers with spotted inner petals
10 Cultivars/Varieties

Davallia fejeensis

Dainty Rabbits-Foot Fern, Fijian Hares' Foot Fern, Lacy Hare's Foot, Lacy Paw, Rabbits Foot Fern
Potted fern with lacy fronds and fuzzy, creeping rhizomes. Potted fern with lacy fronds and fuzzy, creeping rhizomes. Potted fern with lacy fronds. Potted fern with lacy fronds. Plant Plant Leave Close up Leave Close up Rhizomes Rhizomes
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dendrobium

Orchid
trellis display, greenish-white flowers tinged with light purple trellis display, greenish-white flowers tinged with light purple greenish white flowers tinged with light purple greenish white flowers tinged with light purple Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Form Form Form Form
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Dendrobium bigibbum var. superbum

Butterfly Dendrobium, Cooktown Orchid, Mauve Butterfly Orchid
Flower detail Flower detail Close-up of a pink-mauve orchid flower. Close-up of a pink-mauve orchid flower. Spray of white orchid flowers with purple lips & lateral petals Spray of white orchid flowers with purple lips & lateral petals Mauve orchid flower covered in water droplets. Mauve orchid flower covered in water droplets. Close-up of a pink-mauve orchid flower. Close-up of a pink-mauve orchid flower.

Dendrobium gracilicaule

Blotched Cane Orchid, Leopard Orchid, Tiger Orchid, Yellow Cane Orchid
Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Flower and leaves Flower and leaves

Dischidia ovata

Watermelon Dischidia
potted view with vining stems, variegated, ovate leaves potted view with vining stems, variegated, ovate leaves Green leaves with white stripes and small yellowish flowers Green leaves with white stripes and small yellowish flowers Flower detail of small tubular flower and green striped leaves Flower detail of small tubular flower and green striped leaves close-up of variegated leaf close-up of variegated leaf Form in December in Queensland, Australia Form in December in Queensland, Australia Form in November in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea Form in November in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Epidendrum ibaguense

Crucifix Orchid, Fiery Reed Orchid, Reed-stem Orchid, Spice Orchid
Form in bloom Form in bloom Pink flowers Pink flowers Purple flowers Purple flowers Clusters of orange flowers. Clusters of orange flowers. 2 clusters of pink flowers; 2 green capsules dangle from stem. 2 clusters of pink flowers; 2 green capsules dangle from stem. Clusters of orange-red flowers. Clusters of orange-red flowers.

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Dutchman's Pipe Cactus, Jungle Cactus, Lady of the Night, Night-blooming Cactus, Night-blooming Cereus, Night Queen, Orchid Cactus, Queen of the Night
Shoots of flattened, leaf-like green stems with "midveins." Shoots of flattened, leaf-like green stems with "midveins." White flower with thin outer sepals & broad inner petals. Bud. White flower with thin outer sepals & broad inner petals. Bud. White petals, many stamens & large, spidery stigma. White petals, many stamens & large, spidery stigma. Close-up of elongated, up-curved floral tube & tight bud. Close-up of elongated, up-curved floral tube & tight bud. Hand cradling a flattened, green, leaf-like stem. Hand cradling a flattened, green, leaf-like stem. Two white, many-petaled flowers w/ large spidery stigmas Two white, many-petaled flowers w/ large spidery stigmas

Gomesa flexuosa

Dancing Doll Orchid, Dancing Ladies Orchid, Golden Shower
Flowers Flowers Form growing on a tree Form growing on a tree Flower Flower Leaves Leaves Climbing roots from stem Climbing roots from stem Gomesa flexuosa Gomesa flexuosa

Guzmania

Bromeliad
rosette of dark green strap-like leaves, magenta central vase rosette of dark green strap-like leaves, magenta central vase Flower Flower Flower Flower flower flower Flower Flower Leaves Leaves
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Guzmania lingulata

Orange Star, Scarlet Star, Vase Plant
Flowers Flowers Form Form Attached to wood Attached to wood Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata
1 Cultivar/Variety

Guzmania musaica

Mosaic Vase
Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Flower close up Flower close up

Heptapleurum actinophyllum

Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, Schefflera, Starleaf, Umbrella Tree
Form Form Native habitat form Native habitat form Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Stem Stem
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Hoya

Hoya, Wax Plant, Wax Vine
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Hoya australis

Common Hoya, Common Wax Flower, Wax Vine
houseplant view of cultivar 'Lisa' houseplant view of cultivar 'Lisa' Climber with ovate leaves scaling a tree trunk Climber with ovate leaves scaling a tree trunk variegated leaves--dark green, pale green, and cream variegated leaves--dark green, pale green, and cream White waxy star-shaped flowers and matte green leaves. White waxy star-shaped flowers and matte green leaves. Umbels of white, waxy star-shaped flowers. Umbels of white, waxy star-shaped flowers. White waxy star-shaped flowers and matte green leaves. White waxy star-shaped flowers and matte green leaves.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Hoya carnosa

Honey Plant, Porcelainflower, Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant
thick, waxy, variegated leaves of green and creamy white thick, waxy, variegated leaves of green and creamy white Hoya carnosa Hoya carnosa Hoya carnosa Hoya carnosa Vining plant in a hanging basket with contorted foliage. Vining plant in a hanging basket with contorted foliage. Underside of leaf Underside of leaf Hoya carnosa Hoya carnosa
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Hoya curtisii

Fung Wax Flower, Hoya Aloha, Porcelain Flower, Tiny Leaf Porcelain Flower Hoya, Wax Flower
Small mottled leaves and tan-and-white flowers. Small mottled leaves and tan-and-white flowers. Close-up of leaves showing silvery spots and pubescent stems Close-up of leaves showing silvery spots and pubescent stems

Hoya kerrii

Lucky Heart Plant, Sweetheart Hoya, Sweetheart Plant, Sweetheart Valentine Hoya, Valentine Hoya, Wax Hearts
Potted vining plant with heart-shaped leaves. Potted vining plant with heart-shaped leaves. Umbles of white and red flowers. Umbles of white and red flowers.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Hoya lacunosa

Cinnamon Hoya, Cinnamon-Scented Wax Plant, Furrowed Hoya, Grooved Wax Flower, Lancunose-leaved Hoya, Waxflower, Waxplant, Waxvine
An umbel of creamy white, fuzzy flowers. An umbel of creamy white, fuzzy flowers. Hanging basket with a trailing plant with opposite leaves. Hanging basket with a trailing plant with opposite leaves. An umbel of creamy white, fuzzy flowers. An umbel of creamy white, fuzzy flowers. An umbel of creamy white, fuzzy flowers. An umbel of creamy white, fuzzy flowers.
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Lecanopteris pustulata subp. pustulata

Kangaroo Fern, Kangaroo Foot Fern, Kangaroo Paw Fern

Liparis liliifolia

Brown Widelip Orchid, Large Twayblade, Lily Leaved Twayblade, Mauve Sleekwort, Purple Twayblade, Russet Witch
Liparis lillifolia Liparis lillifolia Liparis lillifolia Liparis lillifolia Liparis lillifolia Liparis lillifolia

Lutheria splendens

Flaming Sword
Rosette of banded leaves & erect red bacteate inflorescence. Rosette of banded leaves & erect red bacteate inflorescence. Rosette of banded leaves. Rosette of banded leaves. Rosette of banded leaves & erect red bacteate inflorescence. Rosette of banded leaves & erect red bacteate inflorescence. Rosette of banded leaves & erect red bacteate inflorescence. Rosette of banded leaves & erect red bacteate inflorescence. Yellow flower emerging from behind red bracts. Yellow flower emerging from behind red bracts.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Masdevallia

Kite Orchid, Masd, Tailed Orchid, Tailed Orchids
Masdevallia Masdevallia Masdevallia Masdevallia Masdevallia Masdevallia Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower

Medinilla

A pendulous cluster of pink flowers subtended by pink bracts A pendulous cluster of pink flowers subtended by pink bracts Clusters of pink flowers on pink branches Clusters of pink flowers on pink branches Close-up of pink flowers with yellow and violet stamens Close-up of pink flowers with yellow and violet stamens Clusters of orange flowers on orange branches Clusters of orange flowers on orange branches
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Microsorum musifolium

Alligator Fern, Crocodile Fern
Fern with undivided leaves with warty texture. Fern with undivided leaves with warty texture. close-up of fern with undivided leaves showing venation. close-up of fern with undivided leaves showing venation.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Miltoniopsis roezlii

Pansy Orchid
Miltoniopsis roezlii Miltoniopsis roezlii Botanical drawing Botanical drawing White orchid with a large lipe with yellow calluses White orchid with a large lipe with yellow calluses White orchid with a large lipe with yellow calluses White orchid with a large lipe with yellow calluses

Monstera deliciosa

Ceriman, Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-leaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa (Split-leaf philodendron) houseplant view Monstera deliciosa (Split-leaf philodendron) houseplant view Potted form Potted form Form Form Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Back of leaf Back of leaf
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Monstera siltepecana

Silver Leaf Monstera, Silver Monstera
Climber with shiny, silvery, veiny leaves Climber with shiny, silvery, veiny leaves Climber with bright green, fenestrate leaves. Climber with bright green, fenestrate leaves. Climber with bright green, fenestrate leaves. Climber with bright green, fenestrate leaves.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Nematanthus gregarius

Candycorn Plant, Clog Plant, Gold-Fish Plant, Goldfish Plant, Hypocyrta
Small shiny leaves and a puckered orange & yellow tubular flower Small shiny leaves and a puckered orange & yellow tubular flower Green leaves with orange flowers form Green leaves with orange flowers form Glossy green leaves and 'goldfish' orange flowers Glossy green leaves and 'goldfish' orange flowers

Nepenthes

Monkey Cups, Pitcher Plant, Tropical Pitcher Plant
close-up of hanging pot close-up of hanging pot dark green leaves, tendril with light green pinkish pitcher dark green leaves, tendril with light green pinkish pitcher hanging pot displaying multiple pitchers hanging pot displaying multiple pitchers close-up of green leaves, tendril at the tip of the leaf close-up of green leaves, tendril at the tip of the leaf Close-up view of leaf tip, tendril, and greenish-red pitcher Close-up view of leaf tip, tendril, and greenish-red pitcher
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Nephrolepis exaltata

Bostonfern, Boston Fern, Fluffy Ruffles, Wild Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata leaf Nephrolepis exaltata leaf Spores Spores Spores Spores Form 'Ruffles' Form 'Ruffles'
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Oncidium alexandrae

Curled Odontoglossum, Lace Orchid
Oncidium Alexandrae Oncidium Alexandrae Oncidium Alexandrae Oncidium Alexandrae Oncidium alexandrae Pacho typus flower Oncidium alexandrae Pacho typus flower Oncidium alexandrae flowers Oncidium alexandrae flowers Botanical Drawing Botanical Drawing

Oncidium sphacelatum

Popcorn Orchid
Many small yellow flowers with brown spots. Many small yellow flowers with brown spots. Spray of yellow orchids with brown bars on their petals. Spray of yellow orchids with brown bars on their petals.

Paphiopedilum

Lady Slipper Orchid
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