monopodial
Orchids that grow upward from a single stem, producing both leaves and flowers along that stem.

near mature size
Plants almost reach maturity, but require 12-18 months to flower.

node
A joint on a stem or pseudobulb from which a leaf or growth originates.

panicle
An inflorescence with a main stem and branches, the flowers on the lower branches open earlier than the upper ones.

pseudobulb
A thickened portion of the stem of many orchids functioning as a water and food storage device.

raceme
An unbranched inflorescence of stalked flowers.

rhizome
A root-bearing stem of sympodial orchids that progressively sends up leafy shoots.

scape
An unbranched inflorescence with one flower.

seedling size (S.S.)
Young plants, need at least 24 months or more to reach maturity.

sheath
A modified leaf that encloses an emerging inflorescence or leaf.

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