Sapphire Dragon Orchids (SDO) is dedicated to producing world class coerulea Phalaenopsis hybrids, and species.  We are leading the way with a deep understanding of the coerulea color form using advanced techniques for producing coerulea hybrids.  We have one of the largest and most diverse collections of coerulea Phalaenopsis in the world.

Our hybridizing goals are focused on better understanding the genetics of the coerulea color form while creating high quality coerulea Phalaenopsis hybrids, species and foundation stud plants. We maintain a collection of coerulea Phalaenopsis stud plants that is one of the most diverse in the world.

As a smaller boutique grower, we are able stay focused on these special hybrids and limited quantities of quality orchids.  Our crosses and stem props are produced in our own lab giving us the ability to maintain our own quality control from seed to final flowering.  Our operation is now located at Rolling Rock Ranch in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

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Rob

Rob Shepherd

Owner / Hybridizer

Rob Shepherd

Owner / Hybridizer
Rob

Rob is the owner, grower, and hybridizer at Sapphire Dragon Orchids. Rob has been growing orchids since 1984 and has focused on hybridizing coerulea Phalaenopsis since 2000 when he first started building a collection of coerulea Phal stud plants.

Email: rob@sapphiredragonorchids.com
Michael

Michael James

Co-Owner

Michael James

Co-Owner
Michael

Michael runs the ranch in addition to his day job. He likes the orchids, but his real love is hanging out with the alpacas.

Pumkpin

Princess Pumpkin

Ranch Princess

Princess Pumpkin

Ranch Princess
Pumkpin

Princes Pumpkin the Pocket Alpaca IS the ranch Princess. Pumpkin is the first to visit ranch visitors and she especially loves children. She also have her own children's book.

Merlin

Merlin

Ranch Adviser

Merlin

Ranch Adviser
Merlin

Merlin, the Pineapple Green-Cheek Conure runs the house and the office. He also thinks he is guard bird and likes to alert us if anyone get's too close to the orchid greenhouse.

Coerulea Phalaenopsis

We produce and sell coerulea Phalaenopsis species and hybrids.  We offer wide range of different crosses and stem props grown and produced in the United States.  We are a small grower, so specific crosses are usually very limited supply.


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My Orchid Vault

My Orchid Vault is a custom database designed for tracking orchid collections, hybridizing and orchid labwork.  The software runs on both PC and Mac,


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Orchid Community

Our online community provides a safe and fun place to discuss and learn about hybridizing, orchid culture, and other orchid related topics.  We also maintain and information repository with helpful articles and information on lab protocols, ploidy information and other tools for hybridizers.


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Address
Canyon Country, California, USA
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Phone
Rob Cell: 323.286.3169
 
Email Addresses

Please e-mail us directly or use the quick contact form for general information and/or updates about an order. 

I value the interaction with my customers and always want to make sure your satisfied.  I'll usually respond within 24 hours, but please be aware we do have day jobs so it can take us 48 hours to respond depending on what is going on at work and on the ranch.