Clowesia orchids

Clowesia species are pseudobulbous epiphytes from seasonally dry tropical regions of west and south Mexico, south-west Mexico and south Mexico to north Nicaragua. They grow at elevations of 100 to 1200 metres. Plants reach large or giant size and suit intermediate or hot temperatures. Most species are fragrant. Bloom seasons are fall, late spring and spring.

5 species and 15 hybrids are catalogued. Example species are Clowesia russelliana and Clowesia glaucoglossa. Example registered hybrids are Clowesia Grace Dunn, Clowesia Grace Dunn - Exemplare Tinere and Clowesia Jumbo Grace.