Wow Chococatte that Cymbidium of yours would go on my list of non-PC orchids if I had such a list or cared in the least about political correctness.

Thanks for the add-ons all. I'll compile them in the next couple days.

AaronM

The Dream Orchid List

Bulbophylum Alliance- Bulbophylum “Angel Wings”, Bulb. Doris Dukes*

Catastenum Alliance- Stanophea nigroviolacea***, Catasetum pileatum*, Catasetum tenebrosum

Cattaleya Alliance- C.iwangara ‘Apple Blossom’, Rsc. David & Michael, Brassolaelia Yellow Bird*, Prosthechea cochleata, C. Chocolate drop “Kodama”*, C. Skinneri, Laelia anceps*, Laelia purpurata, C. Mossiae, Blc eagle eye “All Victory”*, Lc. Mem. Robert Strait 'Blue Hawaii'**

Coelogyne Alliance- Coelogyne cristata*

Cymbidium Alliance- Cymbidiella pardalina, Cymbidium Little Black Sambo ‘Black Magic’

Cypripedium Alliance- Phrag. Besseae*, Phrag. Grande*, Paph. Maudiae ‘The Queen’, Phrag. Jason Fischer, Phrag. wallisii, Paph. rothschildianum*, Paph. magic lantern, Cypripedium calceolus, Paph. 'Macabre'

Dendrobium Alliance- Den. Speciosum*, Den. Emma White, Epigeneium treacherianum*, Den. pierardii*, Den. spectabile**

Maxillaria Alliance- Max. tenuifolia, Max. sophronitis, Zygopetalum mackayi

Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance- Onc. Sphacelatum*, Brassia Mem Fritz Boedeker, Ionopsis utricularioides*, Onc. Sweet Sugar*, Onc. Sharry Baby, Rossioglossum Rawdon Jester, Psychopsis Mendenhal ‘Lace’

Phalaenopsis Alliance- Phal. Strawberry Thrill, Phal. schilleriana**, Phal. amabilis, Phal. equestris*, Phal. “Baldin’s Kaleidoscope”, Phal equestris 'Riverbend' x 'Zuma Beach'*

Pleurothallis Alliance- Dryadella edwallii, Dryadella aurea, Dryadella zebrina, Masdevallia strobelii, Masdevallia coccinea**, Lepanthes calodictyon,
Neocognauxia hexaptera

Vanda Alliance- V. coerulea, Renanetia sunrise, Renanthera monachica x Ascocenda Fuch’s Gold, Rhynchostylis gigantea, V. ‘blue magic’, V. sansai Blue, V. Tharab Blue

Misc.- Angraecum sesquipedale, Neostylis Lou Sneary, Cirrhopetalum lepidum*, Sobralia virginalis, Mediocalcar decoratum, Mormodes tuxtlensis

Thanks again to everyone who has contributed!

Aaron "The List Guy" M

Plurothallis Alliance:
Dryadella edwallii & Dryadella aurea ECOLOGY PHOTOGRAPHIC Dryadella ,
Dryadella zebrina http://www.orchidspecies.com/orphotdir/dryzebrina.jpg ,
Masdevallia strobelii Picture/Photo: Masdevallia strobelii. A species orchid ,
Masdevallia coccinea Masdevallia coccinea specimens at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate ,
Lepanthes escobariana Picture/Photo: Lepanthes escobariana. A species orchid ,
Lepanthes calodictyon Google-Ergebnis für http://www.terragalleria.com/images/studio/stud11287.jpeg ,
Neocognauxia hexaptera Picture/Photo: Neocognauxia hexaptera. A species orchid

Thanks Kavanaru.

AaronM

Hehe, funny you should mention that chid. :biggrin: I found a picture of it online and fell in love. I don't grow it but I will someday. ;)

I don't really have enough orchids to post a good favorites list, but of the ones I have now:

Slc. Jewel Box 'Dark Waters'-relatively compact, a real survivor (mine had no viable roots when I got it:shock: ),and drop dead gorgeous red flowers you could drown in.

Paph. 'Macabre'-compact, beautiful leaves, and a darkly enchanting black flower with purple stripes that glow when backlit.

Maxillaria tenuifolia-easy, fast-growing, unique "climbing" growth habit, and mouthwatering coconut scent:drool: from intriguing flowers.

I also have an extensive wishlist (who doesn't?:evil: ), but I'll save that for another time or another thread.

Paph for me!
 

A Paphiopedilum would rank # 1 with me, like this Paph. Ho Chi Minh. Flowers are beautiful and leaves are nicely marked.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...o_Chi_Minh.jpg

I second all those who mentioned Laelia purpurata, Psychopsis and Phragmipedium bessae. Lovely. Personally, I could never part with my Dendrobium Dawn Maree. Statuesque and longlasting, the flowers are a perfect combination of pearly white and hot vermilion. Yum. Oh, and Blc. Greenwich is nothing to be sniffed at. The scent is breathtaking!

Placed some new items on the "official" list. Among them you will find the craziest Dendrobium around, Den. spectabile. Can't wait for mine to bloom so I can try to breed some bright colored Dendrobiums with it.

Aaron "Loves Them Crazy Lookin' Flowers" M

Please feel free to suggest some more additions.

After this weekend's orchid show, I have two more plants for the list. Phal. violacea var. coerulea and Gongora tricolor. However, I don't know which alliance Gongora fits into. A little help please.
Krull Smith has the Phal. violacea var. coerulea for sale for $75 bucks. That seems expensive until you see the pictures. http://www.krullsmith.com/p-93-phal-...-coerulea.aspx

Aaron "Owns A New Gongora tricolor" M