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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 21h

Bulbophyllum appendiculatum with unusual flowers. The species grows in the wet tropical biome of Eastern Himalayas and it is first blooming for us 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Oncidium astranthum which is native to Ecuador and Peru with delicate green flowers. It has not enjoyed the summer so leaves are mottled but the flowers are beautiful 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Aerangis jacksonii is a species native to Uganda enjoying the tropical conditions in the Bulbophyllum house with cascades of white blooms 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Bulbophyllum lobbii named after the Veitch nursery plant hunter Thomas Lobb who introduced this plant to the UK from Java and it was named by the botanist John Lindley in 1847. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Rossioglossum grande sometimes known as tiger orchid growing in the nursery 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Bulbophyllum URG (lobbii x microglossum) a new seedling flowering 🌱 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Bratonia Roderie always flowers late in summer - this is a hybrid of Brassia Orange Delight and Miltonia clowesii. 🧡🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Masdevallia colossus is huge as its name suggests. First identified in 1978 and coming from high elevations of 🇵🇪 and 🇪🇨 it mimics Bulbophyllums as it smells to attract insect pollinators. #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Stanhopea oculata in bloom. This epiphytic species is native to a large range from Mexico to Nicaragua growing at high altitude in the wet tropical biome. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A few Cymbidiums are starting to flower. This is Cym Doctor Seaton x Brook No Greenies x Runway. Still a small seedling but with a dark red lip and delicate pink a pretty one 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

One of a few Coelogyne in our collection donated last year by the Hoare family. This is labelled tomentosa 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Stenoglottis longifolia putting on a spectacle for September. This deciduous terrestrial species is native to Natal, South Africa and grows on mossy rock outcrops at 300 to 1300m. It is an RHS Recommended Award of Merit orchid. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Dracula gorgona an unusual Colombian epiphyte with upside down flowers that grows in cloud forests at 1800m to 2500m 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Comparettia speciosa with eye catching orange blooms. This species is native to Ecuador and Peru growing in wet montane forests as a twig epiphyte 🧡🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Stanhopea Foxdale Sunset opening with iconic burgundy colouring. This is one of the hybrids made and registered by Dick Hartley and part of the National Collection. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Acineta barkeri in bloom this time last year - found in Mexico and Guatemala and part of our National Collection 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Aerangis Pioneer a hybrid of mystacidii and kotschyana with a cascade of white blooms 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Crytochilum parviflorum with petite flowers - from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at high elevations. Flowering early this year maybe the heat wave in the UK has moved the flowering season! 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A summer bloomer Oncidium hastilabium with cascades of starry blooms and deep purple lip. This species is found in Colombia and Ecuador at 750 to 2200m 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Anguloa Rolfei (brevilabris x cliftonii) with large fragrant flowers donated to us by the Hartley’s. This species forms part of the Anguloa National Collection 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Aerangis stelligera in bloom with unusual tan and cream flowers with a large spur. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Cymbidium ensifolium ‘Lotus King’ flowering for the first time 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Angreacum eburneum in flower in the hot house. This species grows in Madagascar and Africa with distinctive green and white fragrant flowers. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Bulbophyllum carunculatum comes from Sulewesi at elevations of 800 to 900m in primary forests. The bright yellow flowers do smell to attract fly pollinators and are growing in our hot house with the Hartley collection. 💛🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Bulbophyllum URG (lobbii x microglossum) seedling flowering for the first time 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Anguloa brevilabris with large fragrant flowers originating from South America. This species forms part of the Oakeley National Collection 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Grammatocymbidium URG (Pakkret Adventure x ensifolium) flowering for the first time in the heatwave 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Stanhopea graveolens in bloom as part of the Hartley collection. Flowering season continues ….🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Crytochilum geniculatum, with striking coloured burgundy and white flowers, seen growing on the roadside near Mindo in North Ecuador. Zoom talk today at 2pm (GMT) 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ecuador 🇪🇨🌿 Celebrating 75 years the Orchid Society of Great Britain is hosting a free Zoom talk with us on Saturday 15 August at 2pm (GMT). Ever grown a Cyrtochilum? See some highlights from one of the most diverse orchid countries in the world. #orchids #orquídeas #nature

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Bulbophyllum echinolabium is a species which in nature grows in Sulawesi in the wet tropical biome. This is part of the Hartley collection which we are hoping to register soon as a National Collection. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Brassia Eternal Wind with spectacular spidery petals and camouflage colour. This primary hybrid was donated to us a couple of years ago and this is its first flowering. Grateful for supporters who help us expand our collection. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our thoughts are with all the people of Colombia after the devastating earthquake 🇨🇴🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Anguloa Lorna (eburnea x Rolfei) with a delicate pale pink flower 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

August newsletter just released. Do sign up via website pop up if interested in news, videos and details about volunteering days and events. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Anguloa URG (virginalis x eburnea) is from the Hartley donation - flowering with white flowers 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Stanhopea frymirei ‘Hermitage Ignita’ won an Award of Merit from the RHS Orchid Expert Group on Saturday. The flowers of this genus only last a day or so but a mature plant can have successive spikes to enjoy 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Anguloa Elisabeth Eyles with pale lemon blooms. This is part of the Oakeley National Collection of Anguloa with many starting to bloom this summer 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Stanhopea graveolens ‘Hermitage Imperialis’ won an Award of Merit from the RHS Orchid Expert Group 🎉. This was donated by the Hartley’s and is part of our National Collection. 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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The Mathers Foundation @mathersfoundation.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Angreacum dideri in bloom with delicate white flowers. This species is found in Madagascar in humid evergreen forests and is growing in our warm house 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

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