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Finalmente ho rinvasato l’altro Bulbophyllum beccarii che ho preso alla @woc_2026

Tutti i materiali per il rinvaso (bark piccolo, sfagno e perlite), e questo bellissimo cilindro di sughero li ho presi da @evoplant_shop

IO LO AMO🥹

#bulbophyllumbeccarii #bulbophyllumspecies #bulbophyllumorchid #orchidrepotting #orchidstagram

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Asconcentrum garay e miniatum in posa

i piccoli dettagli dei sepali e labello fanno notare la differenza tra i 2…

Arancione più scuro, leggermente più traslucido e petali a punta, lavello verso il basso -> miniatum

Arancio/giallo più brillante, labello 90gradi, petali più tondeggianti-> garai

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🌸 The Crimson Queen of the Lindenia: Trichopilia crispa var. marginata 🌸

Ever wondered how an orchid gets its name? Today we are looking at a true masterpiece of form and color from Volume IV of the Lindenia.

✨ Nature’s "Crisped" Masterpiece

The name says it all! This orchid is famous for its "strongly and irregularly crisped edges".

The Colors: The flowers feature sepals and petals of a vivid "blood-red".

The Detail: These crimson petals are beautifully framed by a "narrow yellowish-white border".

The Lip: The lip is even darker than the rest of the flower, featuring a "dark crimson throat" that rolls up like a funnel.

🕵️‍♂️ A Variety of Distinction

While the typical Trichopilia crispa is beautiful, the variety marginata is considered far superior.

It was first described and figured by Robert Warner in 1862.

It is celebrated for having larger flowers and a deeper color than the standard form.

It originated in Central America, where it was discovered nearly 190 years ago by the collector Warszewicz.

🌿 Real-Life Comparison

Looking at the live blooms in the terra cotta pot, you can see how perfectly they match the 19th-century description. The "deflexed" (downward-pointing) flower stalks and the unique "compressed" green pseudobulbs are exactly as the botanists recorded them over a century ago.

📸 Thank you @nature_trockenfruechte for the wonderful pictures 🙏🌸

There is nothing quite like seeing a botanical legend come to life!

#OrchidHistory #Trichopilia #BotanicalIllustration #RareOrchids

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Cymbidium Tiger Moth direttamente dalla nostra 4^ mostra #gardaorchids

(= fluribundum x tigrinum)

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🌿 The May 1st Orchid: "Lily of the Valley" Elegance 🌿

Happy May Day! Did you know there is an orchid commonly known as the "Lily of the Valley Orchid"? 🌸✨

Featured in Volume 3 of the Lindenia Iconography (Plate CLXXIII), the Odontoglossum pulchellum is nature’s sophisticated twin to the traditional May 1st flower. With its arching sprays of waxy white blossoms and its "very sweetly scented" fragrance, it captures the very essence of spring.

📜 Historical Snippets:

Discovery: Found in Guatemala by Mr. Skinner, it first bloomed in Europe at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in 1841.

The May 1st Link: While often a winter bloomer, historical records from this plate mention a magnificent specimen that flowered in April in Ghent—perfectly timed for the May celebrations!

Up Close: Look at the stunning details in the close-up photos: the lip is a bright yellow, speckled with tiny red dots, creating a beautiful contrast with the snowy petals.

Whether you're celebrating with a traditional sprig of Lily of the Valley or admiring this botanical masterpiece, have a wonderful May 1st! 🕊️💚

#1erMai #MayDay #Muguet #Odontoglossum #OrchidLovers

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🇮🇹 Non una semplice degustazione ma un’esperienza da vivere e assaporare.

Scopri le bellezze, i profumi e i sapori che nascono qui, in Tenuta. Lasciati guidare dalla tradizione e dalle prelibatezze siciliane.

Un percorso sensoriale che racconta la nostra terra tra calici di vino, cibo e momenti da condividere.

🇬🇧 Not just a tasting, but an experience to be enjoyed and savored.

Discover the beauty, aromas, and flavors that originate here at the Tenuta.

Let yourself be guided by Sicilian tradition and delicacies.

A sensory journey that explores our land through glasses of wine, food, and shared moments.

@woc_2026

🔗 Visita il nostro sito tenutamorrealeagnello.it per scoprire di più
📍 Tenuta Morreale Agnello – Contrada Fauma, 2 (AG)
📲 Info & prenotazioni: +39 331 4502505 - 0922824163
📩 info@tenutamorrealeagnello.it

#DegustazioniSiciliane #Wine #FoodExperience #VinoSiciliano #Sicily

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The beautiful orchids we brought home from the World Orchid Conference in Dresden! 🌺

We've been waiting for the last ones to open up, but here they finally are!
The Renanthera surprised us with a pleasant, sweet, floral scent. ✨️The yellow Phal surprised us even more with a super spicy scent that reminded us of Chinese Takeout. 😂

Species and Cultivars in order:
1 Renanthera monarchical
2 Sarcochilus Gabrielle x Heidi x Zoe
3 Phalaenopsis Yaphon Christmas Super Yellow
4 Trichoglottis smithii
5 Angracum leonis
6 Microterangis hariotiana

What a haul! Which one is your favorite?

#woc2026 #Orchidsinbloom #orchids #houseplant

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Más de arte botánico, filatelia y coleccionables de orquídeas #artebotánico #filatelia #orchidartwork #orchidlovers #woc_2026

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🌸 The "Bucket" Orchid: A Botanical Masterpiece 🌸

Take a look at this incredible plate (PL. CCXLIV) from the legendary botanical series Lindenia. This isn't just a flower; it’s a fascinating glimpse into the Victorian obsession with "The Golden Age of Orchids."

✨ The Story Behind the Bloom

Discovered in Venezuela in 1888 by Mr. Bungeroth, this species caused a sensation when it was sent to the famous L’Horticulture Internationale in Brussels. It flowered just a few months later, revealing one of the most complex structures in the plant kingdom.

🧪 Nature’s Ingenious Engineering

The genus name Coryanthes comes from the Greek korys (helmet) and anthos (flower), but it is more commonly known as the "Bucket Orchid." Here is why:

The Trap: The flower secretes a watery fluid that drips into the "bucket" part of its lip.

The Pollination: Bees attracted to its intense fragrance often lose their footing and fall into the liquid. To escape, they must crawl through a narrow exit passage—a journey that ensures the orchid’s pollen is perfectly glued to the bee's back. 🐝

The Aesthetics: While the text describes its coloring as "not bright," its pale greenish-white sepals, densely flecked with purple-red spots, create an eerie and hypnotic beauty.

📜 A Collector’s Treasure

This plate illustrates the sheer scale of the bloom, which at the time was compared to the largest orchid flowers known to science. The delicate stippling and shading in this vintage illustration capture the waxy texture and "hooded" appendage that distinguishes it from its close relatives.

#OrchidLovers #BotanicalArt #Lindenia #OrchidSociety
#RareBooks

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N.Briggsiana

(Lowii × Ventricosa)

Wir haben @just__matze von @green.jaws auf der @woc_2026 in Dresden getroffen und nach einem richtig tollen beratungsgespräch habe ich mich für diese wunderschöne Hybride entschieden.

#greenjaws #pitcherplants #pitcherplant #carnivoreplant #plantsofinstagram

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Some of our favourite orchids from the @woc_2026 😍
Angracum popowii was such a treat to see 🌸
Check out the full tour on Youtube!

#orchids #Orchidsinbloom #woc2026

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La belleza infinita de las orquídeas 🌺🌸✨
24th World Orchid Conference #orchids #orchidlovers #worldorchidconference2026 #dresden🇩🇪

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