This page has tables for the length of daylight hours for each halfmonth and every 5. Historically, the most popular orchids in cultivation have been those with large, showy flowers, however a significant proportion of known orchid species are far smaller. This two volume work, a compendium of miniature orchid species, presents a richly illustrated insight into the very finest epiphytic and lithophytic miniature orchids currently in cultivation, focusing not only on those species with remarkable flowers, but also the many species that are. The book includes a general introduction to orchid culture, plus a detailed appendix on plant nutrients and orchid.
With his late wife, margaret baker, he wrote orchid species culture. Two books so far concentrating on culture are available covering a number of orchid species. It covers 87 genera in the oncidiumodontoglossum alliance, and provides a wealth of cultural information, based on the genus origin and habitat. For information on other specific genera be sure to visit orchids a to z. Orchid species culture oncidiumodontoglossum alliance by. Pescatorea, phaius, phalaenopsis, pholidota, phragmipedium, and pleione published by timber press. A compendium of miniature orchid species, volume 1 nhbs. Welcome to the internet orchid species photo encyclopedia alphabetical search. Augustine orchid society library, specific genera books. This article was provided by charles and margaret baker.
It has cultural notes as well as line drawings of the type species that the genus is based. It combines weather records and habitat reports with information from successful growers as the basis for cultural recommendations for all of the more than 1,200 dendrobium species. Replicating the climate of an orchids native habitat is a key to t. Welcome to the internet orchid species photo encyclopedia.
Orchid culture changed dramatically in the early 1900s, when orchid growing expanded through the discovery of how to germinate orchid seed. Field guide to the orchids of europe and the mediterranean. Dendrobium as a genus is the second largest in the orchid family and they are spread over half the globe and live in most of the earths climates. Its distribution, habitat and flowering season, uses and pharmacology are described. It starts off by explaining the role and limitations of complimentary and herbal medicines, and how traditional asian medicine differs from western, scientific medicine. They are the authors of orchid species culture pescatorea, phaius, phalaenopsis, pholidota, phragmipedium and pleione, orchid species culture dendrobium, and orchid species culture oncidiumodontoglossum alliance as well as maintain the website. The books orchid species culture two books so far concentrating on culture are available covering a number of orchid species. They have almost all the colors in the rainbow and the combinations of those colors. Miniature orchids are our specialty new world orchids.
The core of the book presents individual medicinal orchid species arranged by genera. Jays internet orchid species photo encyclopedia dendroc. New world orchids specializes in miniature orchid species from around the world. These are the first two of a three volume set on paphiopedilum, the first covers 32 species. Growing classic orchid species and hybrids, notes on easy to grow orchid care and culture for beginners and professionals, and fine botanical illustrations. Please visit their web site to find out about their orchid species culture books, pollination database, and culture sheet subscription service. Records of the kew royal botanical gardens show that epidendrum cochleatum flowered for the first time in cultivation in 1787. Genera or species names that are synonyms of current names are denoted with a. Charles o baker in this volume, margaret and charles baker have assembled a staggering amount of data about these plants in a clear, easytouse format. This book helps in deciphering the culture for a specific species and helps in knowing when to expect a. This is a great book for all dendrobium growers, it contents all dendrobium spp culture information, and where it came from. Its all the information that experts are always haranguing beginners to learn about species. For hints to culture of species you have no idea about.
Lycaste culture sheet lyekasstee lycastes are deciduous in various degrees, from the strongly deciduous, yellowflowered species like lycaste aromatica that flowers from leafless pseudobulbs to the evergreen types like lycaste skinneri with pseudobulbs that retain their leaves at flowering. We have one of the best selections of japanese miniatures in the us, including neofinetia falcata and dendrobium moniliforme. Oncidiumodontoglossum alliance book online at best prices in india on. Jays internet orchid species photo encyclopedia f to g.
These culture sheets are offered on a subscription basis. Nhbs margaret l baker and charles o baker, timber press. Cullinas informative guide, with 300 color photographs, tells what to look for in buying your first orchid. Build a customized library of culture sheets for your orchid collection. This book covers the basics of orchid culture including sections on light, water, temperature, humidity, fertilizer, and specific culture information on the popular groups of orchids. Each book also contains cultural information for orchids in general, extensive appendices on diseases, pests, nutrition, use of chemicals, and other subjects handy in the greenhouse. Orchids are beautiful, delicate flowers that come in array of colors, shapes, and sizes. The bakers are well known in the orchid world for their cultural articles and books.
We also offer numerous dendrobiums, bulbophyllums, and pleurothallids. Pdf orchid species culture dendrobium download full. The basiosynonym is the very first name that a species had before it was changed to the current. Orchids flowers are favored by consumers for their distinctive beauty and diverse forms. Culture on demand this is an extensive library of cultural information of orchid species based on their native habitats and the experience of many growers. Topics include specific information on popular orchid groups, repotting, orchid mounting, growing orchids semihydroponically, as well as a section on common orchid pests and diseases. An illustrated identifier and guide to cultivation. Charles baker, an avid gardener, and his late wife, margaret, here present the third in a series of books on the cultivation of individual orchid species afterdendrobium and pescatorea, phaius. Nearly 1200 pages long, and with over 1,800 spectacular photos of miniature orchids in culture and the wild, this exhaustive and accessibly written two volume work features individual entries for over 500 different miniature orchid species across more than 120 genera. Bob gordon culture of the phalaenopsis orchid this applies to many epiphytes cultivation. This book covers the basics of orchid culture including sections on light, water. This websites section, collectors items, contains detailed information about history, habitat and culture of more than two dozen select orchid species and hybrids. Orchids grow where others cannot, said confucius, but as wild plants disappear, botanical institutions are helping to preserve both the flowers and the culture attached to them.
She was an avid amateur orchid enthusiast and with her husband charles previously wrote orchid species culture. The american orchid society guide to orchids and their culture. I have created this page as a result of my interest in species cymbidiums and in the hope that it may create more interest in this group of orchids and also act as a source of some information to those that. You may subscribe for 10, 22, or 30 species, and select them from our list now or later, as you decide want them. This book covers 450 species with full color photographs in 97 genera. With about 28,000 known orchid species and many thousands of hybrids to. Knowing which orchid you are trying to grow is your key to its cultural requirements.
Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Weve chosen the best orchid books so have a fun time scrolling. Margaret baker was a frequent contributor to the american orchid society bulletin. Alas most beginners havent a clue where to look for this kind of information other than the same old reference books that. Much of the book is devoted to a list of common orchid genera, detailing more than 100 of the most popular ones. There are over 22,000 species of orchids, and care requirements may vary based on the type. More than 200 years ago, the scottish botanist william roxburgh published hortus bengalensis, a thick book cataloging hundreds of medicinal plants collected at the east india companys botanical gardens in calcutta among the hundreds of plants appearing in the book s pages was an orchid originally collected in the chittagong region of what is now bangladesh. Book description this volume, the first in a projected series, covers six popular orchid genera. Here is your definitive source for concise information on orchid genera. Full descriptions and culture requirements provided by experts handpicked for their knowledge of select genera. This book is for the serious student of orchids, whether neophyte or experienced grower. Photos of choice species in each genus are shown with largesize popups for detailed view. If you are already a subscriber, click here to go to the sheet listing as a paid subscriber, you may choose from our huge list of available sheets.
Pescatorea, phaius, phalaenopsis, pholidota, phragmipedium, and pleione, as well as numerous articles for orchids the publication of the american orchid society and orchid digest. You will find information on when and how to repot, orchid mounting, and how to grow orchids semihydroponically. Each species is identified by its official botanical name, synonyms, and local names. Dendrochilum blume 1825 subfamily epidendroideae, tribe podochileae, subtribe coelogyninae there are 284 epiphytic and lithophytic and rarely terrestrial species with creeping rhizomes, ovoid to cylindrical pseudobulbs that are basally sheathed by brown to green thin bracts and carrying from 1 to 2 apical, tough, erect, lanceolate to elliptic leaves with a slender petiole that range from. The american orchid society has just released a book that is. The majority the species grow in tropical climates of central and south america, africa and asia with 150 species native to north america. This 245page book, beautifully illustrated with over 450 color photographs, covers a myriad of topics on orchid culture. Encyclopaedia of cultivated orchids for culture hints for miniature species, basic data and wonderful photos. Buy cheap orchids books online orchids book rentals. Replicating the climate of an orchids native habitat is a key to the successful culture of a species and its hybrids. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The 16 best orchid books for real orchid lovers 2019. This is a collection of sample culture sheets of orchid species in the same format found in our culture sheet service.
An overview sums up the research findings on all species within each genus. With 30,000 species, orchids compose the largest plant family in the world. Orchids, like all plants, need a balance of light, air, water and food to grow and flower well. With over 24,000 different species, some living over 100 years.
The bakers unique approach to orchid cultivation stresses the importance of maintaining climatic conditions similar to those in each species native habitat. A comprehensive guide to orchid culture venamy orchids. Many of these rare species arent obviously in the orchid family and the. These culture sheets and articles were provided by charles and margaret baker. The smallest orchid flower is only a grain of rice, while the largest orchid is about 1 m in diameter. The 26 best orchids books, such as orchid, moth orchid mastery, the orchid. This ingenious book provides monthly rainfall and temperature data for the varied habitats of more than 1200 species of dendrobium, supplemented by detailed cultural recommendations based on the observations of experienced. We are a group of orchid enthusiasts dedicated to the enjoyment, cultivation and conservation of species orchids next meeting. The novices guide to mastering moth orchid culture in less than 1. I am always looking forwards to more books on this genus and believe that one will be coming out of the usa some time in the future. Ten years later 15 orchid species were cultivated at kew. A compendium of miniature orchid species 2volume set. This unique book brings together a wealth of data on the botanical, ethnomedicinal and pharmacological aspects of over 500 species of asian medicinal orchids.
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