ABOUT

TIMBUCKTOO

ORCHIDS

ABOUT TIMBUCKTOO

ORCHIDS

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  • Yellow orchid with brown markings; close-up.

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  • White and pink orchid flowers with long, curved petals, in a pot.

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  • Orange Bulbophyllum orchid bloom, petals arranged in a semicircle, set in a greenhouse with other plants.

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What We Grow

We specialize in a wide variety of orchid species and hybrids—ranging from keikis (young seedlings) to show-ready bloomers. Whether you're building your collection or picking out your very first plant, we want you to feel confident in what you're buying.



That’s why we use clear and consistent terminology to describe exactly what stage each plant is in. You’ll see these terms used throughout our website, in our emails, and even in our conversations on the phone.

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Understanding Orchid Growth Stages

Here’s a quick guide to the terms you’ll see when shopping with us:


  • Keiki – A young orchid in early stages of growth. These are often sold in flasks, community pots (compots), or plug trays.
  • Non-Blooming (NB) – A plant that is not currently blooming and still growing. This is the next stage after keiki.
  • Near Blooming Size (NBS) – A maturing plant that may be 6 months to 2 years away from flowering.
  • Blooming Size (BS) – A plant that’s of sufficient size and age to bloom soon, though it hasn't started a flower spike yet.
  • In Low Spike – A flower spike is developing, with blooms expected in 1–3 months.
  • In Spike – A visible flower spike (inflorescence) has formed and will soon produce buds.
  • In Bud – The spike is developing early-stage buds.
  • Tight Bud – Buds are forming and the plant is about 3–4 weeks from opening.
  • Medium Bud – Flowers are 2–3 weeks from opening.
  • Mature or Fat Bud – You can expect flowers to begin opening in just a few days to 1–2 weeks.
  • Open Flower – At least one flower is open.
  • Half Open – Roughly half the buds on the spike are open.
  • Fully Blown Open – 80–100% of the flowers on the spike are open and showing their full beauty.


No matter the stage, our goal is to give you the clearest picture of what you're buying—and the confidence to help it thrive once it arrives. If you ever have questions, we’re just an email or phone call away.


Your orchid journey starts here. Let’s grow something beautiful.

Understanding Orchid Growth Stages

Here’s a quick guide to the terms you’ll see when shopping with us:


  • Keiki – A young orchid in early stages of growth. These are often sold in flasks, community pots (compots), or plug trays.
  • Non-Blooming (NB) – A plant that is not currently blooming and still growing. This is the next stage after keiki.
  • Near Blooming Size (NBS) – A maturing plant that may be 6 months to 2 years away from flowering.
  • Blooming Size (BS) – A plant that’s of sufficient size and age to bloom soon, though it hasn't started a flower spike yet.
  • In Low Spike – A flower spike is developing, with blooms expected in 1–3 months.
  • In Spike – A visible flower spike (inflorescence) has formed and will soon produce buds.
  • In Bud – The spike is developing early-stage buds.
  • Tight Bud – Buds are forming and the plant is about 3–4 weeks from opening.
  • Medium Bud – Flowers are 2–3 weeks from opening.
  • Mature or Fat Bud – You can expect flowers to begin opening in just a few days to 1–2 weeks.
  • Open Flower – At least one flower is open.
  • Half Open – Roughly half the buds on the spike are open.
  • Fully Blown Open – 80–100% of the flowers on the spike are open and showing their full beauty.


No matter the stage, our goal is to give you the clearest picture of what you're buying—and the confidence to help it thrive once it arrives. If you ever have questions, we’re just an email or phone call away.


Your orchid journey starts here. Let’s grow something beautiful.