SAOS Library - Specific Genera

A Culture Manual for Angraecoid Orchid Growers

Fred Hillerman
A culture manual for these unique and little known orchids from Madagascar and Africa

Bulbophyllums: From A to Why?

Bill Thoms
This book is packed with information on growing bulbophyllums, the do’s and the don’ts. It also has many beautiful photographs which show off the flowers to their best advantage.

Brazilian Orchids: Cattleyas, Laelias and Catasetums

Francisco Miranda
This DVD by Francisco Miranda contains three presentations on Brazilian Orchids

American Cattleyas

Courtney Hackney
Courtney spent years assembling his book with input from some of the best-known names in cattleyas. A third of the book is devoted to a pictorial chronicle of great American cattleyas with accompanying commentary, seldom told stories and the strategies and insights of the most influential hybridizers.

The Classic Cattleyas

Arthur E. and Arthur A. Chadwick
In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. Each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. Cultivation, humidity and watering, fertilizing, propagation, and diagnosing and treating problems are detailed.

Heat Tolerant Cymbidiums

Kobsukh Kaenratana
The first-ever and the most comprehensive guide for understanding and selecting cymbidiums suitable for warmer climates. The contents and layouts are presented unlike any other orchid books you have ever seen.

Cymbidium Orchids Secrets Revealed

Graham and Sue Guest, Andy Easton
The authors share their experience operating one of the largest cymbidium nurseries in Australia. Along with Andy Easton, a premier cymbidium hybridiser, the book's aim is to share cultural and hybridising information they have learnt growing orchids commercially for over 30 years.

Dendrobium and its Relatives

Bill Lavarack, Wayne Harris, Geoff Stocker
In Lavarack's lavishly illustrated guide, gardeners at all levels who wish to successfully grow dendrobium orchids and related plants will be pleased to find information on more than 400 species. The book's contributors offer valuable background by pointing out threatened and widespread species, discussing nomenclature, and pondering the origins of plants and their uses.

Orchid Species Culture: Dendrobiums

Charles & Margaret Baker
Dendrobium packs a tremendous amount of information in a simple-to-use format. 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.

Miltoniopsis Culture

E.J. 'Woody' Carlson
In depth culture of these striking orchids that originate in the higher elevations of the Andes. They are also known as pansy orchids, owing to their similarity to garden pansies.

Miniature Orchids and How to Grow Them

Rebecca Tyson Northen
Ranging in height from approximately half an inch to half a foot, miniature orchids possess all the aesthetic qualities that larger varieties do: beautiful colors, exotic shapes, velvety textures, exquisite single blooms and delightful sprays of smaller blossoms. Favorites with both amateur and professional flower-growers, these delicate plants have one added attraction: they can be grown in small spaces.

Orchid Species Culture: Oncidium Odontoglossum Alliance

Charles & Margaret Baker
In this meticulously researched volume, aimed at serious orchidists, the authors have formulated recommendations for approximately 1,300 species within the immense Oncidium/Odontoglossum alliance.

Orchid Species Culture: Pescatoria to Pleione

Charles & Margaret Baker
A data-intensive guide to the culture of individual orchid species, covering six popularly cultivated orchid genera: Pescatorea, Phaius, Phalaenopsis, Pholidota, Phragmipediu, and Pleione.

Tropical Slipper Orchids

Harold Koopowitz
The cultivated tropical slipper orchids include Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium and Mexipedium. Separate chapters address the five most important species for breeding exciting hybrids and the best and most desirable hybrids.

The Paphiopedilum Grower's Manual

Lance Birk
Gives a detailed description of the entire genera of Paphiopedilum known at that time (2004) with lots of cultural and habitat info as well as great photos too. Lance is not an armchair writer but one who not only grew great plants but did the field work to back up his extensive knowledge in orchids.

The Genus Paphiopedilum, Natural History and Cultivation, Vol. I

Dr. G.J. Braem, Charles & Margaret Baker
This is the first of a two volume set, the first covers 32 species and the second 35 species. Each species has a photograph or drawing, an extensive discussion of morphology, seeds, etymology, descriptions, distribution, habitat, flowering, and notes on cultivation.

Moth Orchids: Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis

Steven A. Frowine
Frowine focuses on the new orchid stars and provides a detailed look at the classic hybrids and species with lavish color photographs and a wealth of practical advice on selecting and buying moth orchids. Frowine shares his secrets on how these glorious plants can be grown to perfection, addressing light levels, potting media, watering, and feeding.

Phalaenopsis: The Genus in Pictures

International Phalaenopsis Alliance
This booklet contains beautiful photos of all 72 species and includes basic culture information for each one.

Vandas - Their Botany, History and Culture

Dr. Martin R. Motes
This book presents a review of vanda species and developments in hybridization. It includes a review of the botany, breeding, care, and cultivation of vandas.