Here's what the newest suggestions are:
Leptotes bicolor
IOSPE PHOTOS
2-4", filtered light, summer day temp 75F-78F, nights 64F-66F, humidity 75-80%, slight winter rest, best mounted
US and EU
yes
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Vanda coerulescens
I can't find any vendors for this one...only Vandofinetia Blaupunkt at Vandofinetia Blaupunkt (Compact): Orchids By Hausermann
Info I find says it is "under 15" making it too big for us anyway
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Laelia xanthina is now known as Sophronitis xanthina
Orchidwiz has this listed as a "robust, 17-20" plant"
Keep it in mind for a T.C...it's gorgeous!
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Laelia furfuracea
IOSPE PHOTOS
size 7", bright diffused light, brisk air, summer days 69F-71F, nights 47F-48F, plants can take temps 5 degrees higher and possibly a bit more, habitat gets light frost in January but plants are protected by the canopy of their host trees, humidity 70-75% drops to 55-60 in winter and early spring, slight winter rest, shallow baskets or mounted...known to do poorly potted
US - yes
EU - no
yes
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Phrag besseae
Phrag besseae culture - growing tips
Orchidwiz says this plant is 8" tall.
What a beauty for the cool growers!
I killed mine...now I know why!
US and EU
no
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Dendrobium mutabile
IOSPE PHOTOS
Small, high light, cool/intermediate/warm
US and EU
no
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Paphiopedilum bellatulum
IOSPE PHOTOS
usually smaller than 4", bright light, no direct sun, summer day temps 77F-79F (84F-86F in spring, nights 64F-65F, humidity 80-85% down to 60% late winter/early spring, slight winter rest.
US and EU
yes
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Amesiella minor
Andy's Orchids - Orchids Species - Amesiella (Angraecum) minor
*not available on Jay's site or in Orchidwiz. Use the information listed on Andy's site
US - yes
EU - no
yes
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Masd. floribunda
IOSPE PHOTOS
size 2.5-6", low filtered light, summer day temp 77F, nights 64F-65F, humidity 80-85%, slight winter rest, mounted or potted
US and EU
yes
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Masd. hirtzii
IOSPE PHOTOS
size 2.4-4.7", low filtered light, summer day temp 83F-87F, nights 63F-66F, reports that plants can be grown cool/intermediate, humidity 80%, mounted or potted
US and EU
no
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Masd. infracta
IOSPE PHOTOS
size to 6", low filtered light, summer day temp 77F-79F, nights 57F, humidity n/a but most likely around 75%, slight winter rest, mounted or potted
US and EU
no
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Masd. striatella
IOSPE PHOTOS
up to 4.3", low filtered light, summer day temp 65F-70F, nights 48F-52F, can be grown up to 8 degrees warmer but not cooler, humidity 80-85%, mounted or potted
US & EU
no
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Bulbophyllum frostii (Cirropetalum frostii)
IOSPE PHOTOS
up to 2", 2000 fc - semishade, summer day temp 80F-81F, nights 65F, humidity 80-85%, best mounted
US & EU
yes
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Gastrochilus japonicus
IOSPE PHOTOS
up to 3.1", bright filtered light, summer day temp 77F-79F, nights 62F-64F, can take temps up to 6-8 degrees cooler -OR-warmer, humidity 90%, slight winter rest, best mounted
US and EU
yes
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Cischweinfia dasyandra
IOSPE PHOTOS
10-11", bright filtered light, summer day temp 80F, nights 63F, humidity 85-90%, slight winter rest, potted or mounted
US and EU
yes
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Cymbidium dayanum
No good...bulbs 2" and leaves 12-24"
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Encyclia mariae
12", 2500fc-4000fc but they grow well in semi-shade, summer day temp 85F-89F, nights 61F-63F, humidity low - around 60%, winter rest, best mounted
US and EU
yes
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Eria coronaria
IOSPE PHOTOS
to 12", filtered light, summer day temp 73F-74F, nights 64F-66F, humidity 90-95%, slight winter rest, potted
US and EU
yes
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Masdevallia rolfeana
IOSPE PHOTOS
to 5", low filtered light, summer day temp 65F-70F, nights 48F-52F, humidity 80-85%, best mounted
US and EU
yes
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Laelia dayana
IOSPE PHOTOS
Laelia dayana selected variety at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
5-7", moderate bright filtered light, summer day temp 74F-77F, nights 58F-60F, humidity 80-85%, slight winter rest, potted or mounted
US and EU
yes
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Ascocentrum pumilum
IOSPE PHOTOS
2.4", moderate filtered light, summer day temp 74F-76F, nights 59F-61F, humidity 90% late spring/early autumn then 80-85%, slight winter rest, best mounted
US and EU
yes
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Cochlioda vulcanica
IOSPE PHOTOS
5-8", shady / low filtered light, summer day temp 70F-73F, nights 51F-55F, can adapt to up to 15 degrees cooler, humidity n/a but most likely 80-85%, potted or mounted
US and EU
yes
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Holcoglossum flavescens
IOSPE PHOTOS
Small, leaves 3", bright filtered light, summer day temp 79F-80F, nights 64F-66F, humidity 75-80% drops to 60-65% late winter/early spring, winter rest, potted or mounted
US and EU
yes
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Laelia brigeri - now known as Sophronitis briegeri
IOSPE PHOTOS
up to 8", bright filtered light, summer day temp 75F-79F, nights 61F-63F, humidity 80%, slight winter rest, potted
US and EU
yes
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Laelia crispilabia - now known as Sophronitis crispata
IOSPE PHOTOS
Orchidwiz says this one is 14"...let's skip it
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Laelia mixta - now known as Sophronitis mixta
IOSPE PHOTOS
Orchidwiz says 10-22"...moving right along...
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Pleurothallis restrepioides - now known as Stelis restrepioides
IOSPE PHOTOS
may grow to more than 9", filtered light, summer day temp 80F-82F, nights 60F-62F, humidity 75%, slight winter rest, potted or mounted
US and EU
no
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Pleurothallis stricta
IOSPE PHOTOS
up to 8", filtered light, summer day temp 65F-69F, nights 49F-52F, humidity 70%, potted or mounted
US and EU
no
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Trichosalpinx chamaelepanthes
IOSPE PHOTOS
Mini, medium light, cold/cool/intermediate
US and EU
yes
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Trisetella hoeijeri
IOSPE PHOTOS
Mini, up to 8", filtered light, summer day temp 68F-72F, nights 52F-54F, humidity 85-90%, potted or mounted
US and EU
yes
Thanks Sue!
Adam
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