2025/10 Slipper Orchids

This month, Jim Cootes continues his series on the genus Dendrobium with a survey of the species that comprise section Densiflora (now called section Callista).

A fragrant orchid collection is a great way to start any day. Sometimes described as a symphony of scents, there are fragrant orchids to satisfy the tastes of any collector. Honey, nutmeg, citrus, chocolate and mint are common descriptors of pleasant orchid fragrances but there are also those that have pungent to even decaying scents. Our 2024 annual supplement delves into this fascinating facet of our hobby.

This month brings us the second installment of Juraj Kojš's series on the forms of Cattleya violacea and Leon Glicenstein introduces us to his new hybrid in the genus Galeandra.

Juraj Kojš completes his three-part series on the color forms of Cattleya violacea with a thorough treatment of the semialba and semialba flamea color groups.