Welcome to the website dedicated to the appreciation of the orchids of the pleurothallid alliance!

Anyone who believes that less is more would be pleased with pleurothallids, a group of 32 genera of New World orchids that includes many suited for culture under lights and inside the home where the correct environment can be created.  Most of the plants are native to the cloud forests, where they thrive on low temperatures, high humidity and low light.

Look closely and you'll discover a bounty of colors, shapes and textures in miniature that remain unrivaled in the orchid family.  Anyone with a penchant for packing a lot of diversity into limited space will find the colors and shapes of their dreams in these Lilliputians of the orchid world.

The first part of this website is mine.  It showcases my collection.  You can view photos of my pleurothallids, check out my awarded plants and my sales list.

You can also learn more about the Pleurothallid Alliance as an organization by visiting the second part of this website.  There you will find information about benefits of membership, meeting locations and programs, and how to join.  There is a section that includes data about the different genera and links to photos and other related websites.

Both branches of this website are linked together and share photos.  Photos will be added on an on-going basis, so check back often.  Click on "What's New" to see what has been added in the last month.

Enjoy your visit.                              Lynn O'Shaughnessy

Unless otherwise noted, all photos are property of and copyrighted by Lynn O'Shaughnessy.  Written permission must be obtained before use.

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