The simplicity and beauty of white flowers are enjoyed and appreciated by many of us. I received a great many requests from my readers to plant up a white flowered orchid terrarium, so in April 2017, I emptied and re-planted my specialised, automated, BiOrbAir terrarium, which was designed by Barry Reynolds and is available from BiOrb, with a variety of white-flowering orchids, to showcase how beautiful a single colour planting scheme for terrariums, vivariums, orchidariums, or bottle gardens can be.
I have had this particular BiOrbAir terrarium since September 2014. This BiOrbAir Terrarium was previously planted with a mixture of terrarium plants, ferns, orchids, and mosses for my long-term review of the BiOrbAir, these plants have now been moved into my other terrariums. You can follow a particular plant via the terrarium plants page, which provides information about every plant species I have used in the terrariums featured on my website, with links to each article that mentions every particular plant. I will continue to review this White Orchid Trial BiOrbAir terrarium. I will also be trialling how well these white flowered orchids fare in their new home.
To find out more about a plant, please click on the plant species’ profile for more information. By clicking on the plant, you’ll also find links to every article that features that particular species. Individual plants can be followed through my regular terrarium reviews and updates, where you can discover how well the plants grew inside the terrarium they were planted in, how often they flowered, how long they flowered for, the care I have given these plants, and much more besides. You’ll find these links by clicking on each relevant plant page.
You’ll find the details of the nurseries and suppliers where I purchased the orchids, mosses, and cork for this BiOrbAir terrarium from at the bottom of this planting list.
 | Aerangis biloba is a small sized, epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to Africa, where this plant grows on the branches of trees that grow in humid forests and woodlands. Before I grew Aerangis biloba myself, I was previously under the impression that Aerangis biloba… |
| Aerangis hyaloides is an orchid species that’s endemic to Eastern Madagascar, where this miniature, epiphytic orchid species grows on the branches of trees, in moist areas of shady, evergreen forests. Aerangis hyaloides produces racemose inflorescences of up to twenty, white coloured, glistening blooms, from winter to… |
| Aerangis mystacidii is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which originates from Africa, Malawi, and Zambia, where this particular orchid species is found growing upon trees, in forests, close to streams, pools, and springs. Aerangis mystacidii produces pendent flower spikes, which bear up to twenty, beautiful white, fragrant… |
| Amesiella minor is miniature, epiphytic orchid species. Amesiella minor can be found growing in forests, in the mountain regions of the Philippines. This is a slow growing orchid species, which favours a humid environment. Amesiella minor is a relatively recently discovered miniature orchid, consequently this… |
| Amesiella monticola is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to the mountains of Luzon in the Philippines. Amesiella monticola tolerates a range of temperature conditions, from cool to warm. Whatever temperatures these plants experience, this miniature orchid species always favours very humid growing… |
| Amesiella philippinensis is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which produces between one and five, very large, magnificent snow-white flowers at each flowering. Amesiella philippinensis’s blooms are borne on racemes from late autumn until early spring each year. Amesiella philippinensis is endemic to the Philippines, where this… |
| Angraecum distichum is a miniature sized, epiphytic orchid species, which can be found growing upon trees and plants in a shaded locations in areas of rainforest. This orchid species can be discovered growing upon trees, which are found growing over a wide range of tropical… |
| Brachypeza semiteretifolia is an epiphytic, miniature orchid species that originates from Vietnam, where this plant can be found growing on the branches of evergreen trees, in lowland forests. Brachypeza semiteretifolia doesn’t have a set flowering time, this miniature orchid can flower at any time of year.… |
| Ceratochilus biglandulosus is a species of miniature orchid that’s endemic to Java in Indonesia, where this plant grows as an epiphytic plant, growing over moss and lichen covered trees, in mountainous areas. Ceratochilus biglandulosus produces crystalline, white flowers, which are very large in size, especially when… |
| Ceratostylis pristina, is a newly described species of miniature, epiphytic orchid that originates from the Kalatungan mountain range, in the Philippines. Ceratostylis pristina, produces beautiful, pure white, crystalline flowers, which at about 1-2cm (0.5″) are very large in comparison to the size of the plant. This… |
| Constantia cipoensis is a species of miniature, epiphytic orchid, which is endemic to the Serra do Cipó National Park, a mountain range in Brazil, where Constantia cipoensis grows upon Vellozia, a genus of flowering plant that’s found in this area. Constantia cipoensis produces beautiful, very large,… |
| Holcoglossum flavescens is a miniature sized, epiphytic orchid species that is endemic to China. Plants grow upon the branches of trees, in forested areas that enjoy a humid atmosphere. Holcoglossum flavescens produces beautiful flowers, which have quite a charm and character to them, however the… |
| Holcoglossum weixiense is a species of epiphytic, miniature orchid, that originates from the Weixi area of the Yunnan Province, in the South West of China. Here Holcoglossum weixiense can be found upon trees growing near rivers, in areas of evergreen, mountainous forest. This miniature, epiphytic orchid… |
| Humata repens is a rather lovely species of fern, which originates from Indochina, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Humata repens is a dear little fern which grows to just 8cm (3 inches) tall. This fern can be grown terrestrially – when it is grown planted… |
| Hymenorchis javanica is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to Java. Hymenorchis javanica produces white, crystalline flowers, which feature a very attractive green central marking. The flower’s petals display a fringed, serrated edge. This miniature orchid species blooms for about six months of… |
| Masdevallia tovarensis is miniature to small sized, epiphytic orchid that is endemic to Venezuela where it grows in cloud forests. Masdevallia tovarensis produces flower stems each of which can produce a number of beautiful, large, pure white flowers. The flower stems can bloom again and… |
| Neofinetia falcata is a miniature to small sized, epiphytic orchid species, which originates from China, Japan, and Korea. During the springtime, Neofinetia falcata produces beautiful, white flowers, which release their delicious fragrance during the evening. This is a very attractive orchid species, the plants look absolutely… |
| Phalaenopsis gibbosa is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which originates from China, Vietnam, and Laos. In the wild, this orchid species inhabits areas that stretch from sea level up to 1000m. Phalaenopsis gibbosa uses trees as its host plant and can be found in both… |
| Phalaenopsis micholitzii is a miniature to small sized orchid species, which is endemic to the Philippines. This orchid species grows as an epiphyte; in its natural habitat, Phalaenopsis micholitzii grows upon trees along by the riverside. In the plant’s natural environment, Phalaenopsis micholitzii enjoys warm… |
| Phalaenopsis thailandica is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to Thailand. This miniature orchid’s common name is the Thailand Phalaenopsis. I find that Phalaenopsis thailandica plants enjoy growing in warm, humid conditions, where they can bask in soft, indirect, filtered light. Phalaenopsis thailandica likes… |
| Podangis dactyloceras is a miniature orchid species, which originates from Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zaire, where this orchid grows as an epiphyte, growing upon trees, near waterfalls and rivers, in evergreen rainforests. Podangis dactyloceras is a miniature orchid species that grows best in warm to hot… |
The following orchids were purchased from Akerne Orchids:
- Neofinetia falcata
The following orchid and fern were purchased from Ben’s Jungle:
- Aerangis biloba
- Humata repens
The following orchids were purchased from Burnham Nurseries:
- Amesiella philippinensis
- Holcoglossum flavescens
- Masdevallia tovarensis
I purchased the following orchids from Großräschener Orchids:
- Ceratostylis philippinensis
- Constantia cipoensis
The following orchids were purchased from Elsner Orchids:
- Aerangis hyaloides
- Ceratostylis pristina
- Holcoglossum weixiense
- Hymenorchis javanica
The following orchids were purchased from Joseph Wu Orchids:
- Phalaenopsis gibbosa
- Phalaenopsis micholitzii
The following orchids were purchased from Popow Orchids:
- Amesiella minor
- Amesiella monticola
- Angraecum distichum
- Brachypeza semiteretifolia
- Ceratochilus biglandulosus
The following orchids were purchased from the Writhlington Orchid Project:
- Aerangis mystacidii
The following orchid was very kindly given to me by a friend:
- Podangis dactyloceras
The moss (cushion and flat) and cork used in this White Orchid BiOrbAir Terrarium, was purchased from Porters Foliage.
I used the peat-free, coir compost from BiOrb, that comes as part of the package when you purchased a BiOrbAir terrarium, for the growing media for this terrarium. This compost comes as a compressed block and can be purchased separately from BiOrb.
Here are some other white flowered orchids I am growing. These plants are not growing inside my White Orchid Trial Terrarium, but you can find out more about these plants and see how they are growing here:
To find out more about a plant, please click on the plant’s profile for more information. By clicking on the plant, you’ll also find links to every article that features that particular species. Some individual plants can be followed through my regular terrarium reviews and updates, where you can discover how well the plants grew, how often they flowered, how long they flowered for, the care I have given these plants, and much more besides. You’ll find these links on each relevant plant page.
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| Aerangis arachnopus is an orchid species from tropical Africa. In the wild, Aerangis arachnopus orchids grow as part of the ecosystem in evergreen forests in the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Zaire. Aerangis arachnopus plants are usually found in a range from 400m to 1000m… |
| Aerangis articulata is a miniature orchid species from Madagascar and the Comoros Islands. These handsome orchids produce very decorative, pendent snow-white flowers. This orchid species grows as an epiphyte. Epiphytic plants grow upon another plant; these orchids are not parasitic – they don’t take any… |
| Aerangis calantha is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species that can be found growing in a variety of locations including: the Congo, Africa, Angola, and Uganda. Before humans encroached into and altered the landscape of this orchid’s natural habitat and environment, Aerangis calantha could be found growing upon… |
| Aerangis citrata is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to Madagascar, where plants can be found growing upon the branches and trunks of trees, in areas of evergreen forest. This miniature orchid species produces long, pendant, flowering stems, which feature up to thirty,… |
| Aerangis collum-cygni is a miniature to small sized orchid species that grows in humid forests, moist woodlands, and rainforests. These plants also make themselves at home in areas that were once forests, in regions where the forest’s native trees were roughly removed to make way… |
| Aerangis fastuosa can be found in the eastern and central Madagascar highlands, between 900 and 1750m. This miniature, epiphytic orchid species grows in a number of different natural habitats, from humid, evergreen forests, to mountain and coastal forests, where it flowers from July to December each… |
| Aerangis fuscata is a miniature sized epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to Madagascar, where this orchid grows on the twiggy, moss and lichen coated branches of large shrubs and small trees, in rainforest and forested areas. Aerangis fuscata can be found growing in both… |
| Aerangis kirkii is a miniature to small sized, epiphytic orchid species, that originates from South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Mozambique. Plants can be found growing upon both trees and shrubs in forested areas, close to rivers or near the coast line; this orchid species can… |
| Aerangis luteoalba var. rhodosticta is a miniature epiphytic orchid species that originates from Kenya and Africa. This beautiful and very distinctive miniature orchid produces attractive white, crystalline flowers, which have a bright orange-red column, or centre. Aerangis luteoalba var. rhodosticta plants enjoy growing in warm,… |
| Aerangis macrocentra can be found in Madagascar. This miniature orchid species is often found low down, almost at ground level, growing as an epiphyte, upon moss and lichen covered trees, in the forests of the highlands of central Madagascar. Aerangis macrocentra produces long, pendant, many… |
| Aerangis modesta is a small sized, epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to Madagascar and the Comoros Islands, where this orchid can be found growing upon trees, in forested areas. You might not look twice at this plant when it’s not in bloom, but Aerangis… |
| Aerangis mooreana is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which originates from Madagascar and the Comoros Islands. This orchid can be found growing on the branches of trees, growing on fairly low-lying ground, in humid forests. Aerangis mooreana produces pendent flowering stems holding a number of… |
| Aerangis punctata is an epiphytic orchid species, which can be found growing in central highland Madagascar, and also on the island nation of Reunion, at elevations between 900m and 1500m. Aerangis punctata grows in humid, evergreen forests, and in highland forests and scrubland, where this plant can… |
| Aerangis somalensis is a small sized, epiphytic orchid species, which can be found growing in various locations. Plants grow in both dry areas of woodland, as well as near streams and rivers, in Africa. The second part of this orchid species’ name – the specific… |
| Aerangis spiculata is a miniature epiphytic orchid species, which originates from Madagascar and the Comoros Islands, where this plant can be found growing upon trees, in areas of humid forest. Aerangis spiculata produces large, white, pendant flowers, in racemes that feature up to 20 inflorescences,… |
| Aerangis verdickii is a miniature epiphytic or lithophytic orchid species, which grows both low down on rocks and high up in the branches of woodland trees, in dry forests and mountainous areas. In its native environment, this orchid species can be found growing near the… |
| Aerangis x primulina is a natural hybrid between Aerangis citrata and Aerangis hyaloides. This is a very handsome miniature orchid. Plants produce beautiful, arching flowering stems, which I estimate, hold opposite rows of anywhere between five and thirty, (possibly more) stunning, small, snowy white coloured… |
| Aeranthes arachnites is a small sized, epiphytic orchid species, which originates from Madagascar and the Island of Reunion. I have found that Aeranthes arachnites enjoys fairly bright, filtered, indirect light, warm temperatures, good air circulation, and high humidity. Aeranthes arachnites produces delicately fragrant flowers, which… |
| Angraecum aloifolium is an epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to Madagascar. This is a small sized orchid species, which produces the most beautiful leaves – they are thick and pitted, and coloured with a jewel like, intense green. Angraecum aloifolium can be found growing… |
| Angraecum arachnites is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which is endemic to Madagascar, where plants can be found growing in humid, evergreen forests. This orchid species produces really striking flowers, they’re quite large in size and are white in colour. The blooms look rather like… |
| Angraecum bancoense is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which can be found growing on trees, in very humid areas, in various parts of Africa. This pretty miniature orchid species is often found growing upon deciduous trees, near ponds or waterfalls, or in rainforest areas, but… |
| Angraecum breve is a mini miniature Angraecum species that is endemic to Madagascar. This tiny, epiphytic orchid hails from the Tsaratanana massif – a mountainous region, in Northern Madagascar. Angraecum breve is a wild plant, from a wonderful area of the planet, which has been… |
| Angraecum compactum is an epiphytic, miniature orchid species, which is endemic to Madagascar. This orchid species can be found growing across widespread areas of the country, in a variety of habitats, including humid forests, moist lowland forests, and rocky areas of ground. In the wild,… |
| Angraecum cucullatum is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species that originates from the island of Reunion and Mauritius, where plants grow upon trees, in forested areas of the country. Cultivated Angraecum cucullatum plants need to be grown under filtered, diffused light. This orchid species flourishes in… |
| Angraecum didieri is endemic to Madagascar, where this miniature orchid species can be found growing upon trees in humid, evergreen forests. This epiphytic miniature orchid species grows well when mounted on either cork or cedar bark. You could also grow Angraecum didieri in a small pot,… |
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Other articles that may interest you……….
To read about the design of my Rainforest Terrarium and see how this terrarium is set up, please click here.
To read the first part of my White Orchid BiOrbAir Terrarium Trial, please click here.
To read the first part of my Miniature Orchid Trial – Growing Miniature Orchids in the BiOrbAir, please click here.
To read a longer planting list with information about a variety of different suitable plants to grow inside terrariums and bottle gardens, please click here.
To read about the new features that the new 2017 BiOrbAir terrarium offers, please click here.
To find out about the Writhlington Orchid Project, please click here.
To read a longer list of miniature orchids, suitable for terrarium gardening, please click here.
To read about the Queen of Orchids, the largest orchid in the world, and its flowering at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, please click here.
To see a list of a wide variety of different plants suitable for including in terrariums or bottle gardens, please click here.
To read my long term review of the BiOrbAir from the beginning, starting with the first part, please click here.
To read about The RHS London Orchid Show 2016, please click here.
To read about hardy, carnivorous plants, please click here.
