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Orchid Species: Aerides quinquevulnera
Species Description Aerides quinquevulnera (alternative spelling: Aerides quinquevulnerum) is a splendid free-flowering Orchid from Manilla, with light green foliage, about one foot long, and less compact-growing than many other species. The sepals and petals are white, spotted with purple; the tip of the lip is green, the sides pink, and the middle a deep crimson; … Continue reading
Orchid Species: Aerides margaritaceum
Species Description Aerides margaritaceum is a “pretty species has spotted leaves, and in its general appearance somewhat resembles Aerides maculosum; it produces spikes of pure white flowers during summer.” (Source: Classic Orchid Grower’s Manual.) Publications Classic Orchid Grower’s Manual
Orchid Species: Aerides maculosa
Species Description Aerides maculosa (alternative spelling: Aerides maculosm) is a “lovely dwarf Orchid from Bombay, with dark green leaves, eight inches long, close and compact, stiff growing, with light-coloured flowers, spotted all over with purple, and a large purple blotch on the lip. Blooms in June and July, and, if the flowers are kept dry, … Continue reading