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Orchid Genus: Angraecum
Genus Description Curious Orchids, of which there are many species, but as the flowers of most of them are not showy, only a few are worth growing where space is limited; many of these, however, are handsome in growth, and ought to be in every collection. In habit they resemble Aerides, having beautiful evergreen distichous … Continue reading
Orchid Genus: Ada
Genus Overview Benjamin Williams wrote of Ada in the Classic Orchid Grower’s Manual, “This genus, as far as I am aware, contains but one species, and is evidently nearly allied to Brassia. It is an extremely showy and ornamental plant, as the colour is rare amongst Orchids; it should be grown with such plants as … Continue reading
Orchid Species Genus: Acineta
Genus Overview This genus comprises several species; the most attractive kinds are, however, here specified. They should all be grown in baskets, as they produce their flower spikes from the base of the pseudobulbs, and they invariably take a downward direction. The species are all evergreen, with short pseudobulbs, and leaves about a foot high; … Continue reading