Encyclia Orchid Care: The Basics Encyclia orchid (en-SIK-lee-ah) is known for their colorful, showy flowers that bloom in succession. Encyclia’s blooms come in a range of colors, including purple, brown, yellow, green, and fuchsia. The Encyclia’s lip is a different color than the rest of the flower and can appear either ruffled (like a Cattleya) or flat and ...
Phragmipedium Orchid Care: The Basics Phragmipedium orchid (frag-mi-PEE-dee-um) is often referred to as Slipper Orchids, and are closely related to the “Lady Slipper Orchid” which is the Paphiopedilum orchid. The Phragmipedium is a small genre and only has approximately 25 species. Phragmipedium’s foliage is leathery, strap-like, and grows in a fan-shaped pattern. Some of these orchids can produce leaves ...
Paphiopedilum Care: The Basics The Paphiopedilum orchid (paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum) gets its nickname ‘Lady’s Slipper Orchid’ from the unique slipper-shaped blooms it produces. Generally, the blooming season for Paphiopedilum orchids starts in autumn and goes through spring. The blooms are long-lasting and typically stay in bloom for about 6-8 weeks. The flowers come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. ...
Dendrobium Orchid Care: The Basics There are over 1,000 types of Dendrobium orchid and hybrids. They vary in size, bloom color, appearance, and growing requirements. For this reason, it is important that you get detailed care information for your certain type of Dendrobium because the care can greatly vary depending on the type you have. ...
Miltoniopsis Care: The Basics Miltoniopsis orchid (mil-toh-nee-OPP-siss) is often referred to as the “Pansy Orchid” because their blooms are similar in appearance to pansies. The Miltoniopsis genus of orchids is very small and currently includes just six recognized species. Miltoniopsis blooms are large, flat, and round with broad lips. Blooms are seen in an array of ...
Vanilla Orchid Care: The Basics Did you know that Vanilla comes from an orchid? The Vanilla genus has roughly 100 species, but the one most often used in the commercial production of vanilla is the Vanilla planifolia. The Vanilla orchid’s blooms are large and can be white, cream, greenish-yellow, or light green in color. Some blooms even have a trumpet-shaped lip, ...
Epidendrum Orchid Care: The Basics Epidendrum orchid (eh-pee-DEN-drum) is one of the earliest established genera of orchids with well over 1,000 different species. Some species are found growing at sea level, while others thrive in higher elevations up in the mountains. Most Epidendrums have reed-like stems that are fairly similar in appearance to the Dendrobium orchid’s cane ...
Cattleya Orchid Care: The Basics Cattleya (KAT-lee-ah) orchids have been popular plants for home growers for a long time. The Cattleya is a genus that has over 100 species and numerous hybrids which range in bloom size, color, and smell. Cattleyas are sometimes referred to as “Queen of Flowers” because of their big showy blooms ...
How to Care for Orchids – Phalaenopsis Orchid Care In this article we’ll cover how to care for orchids – focusing specifically on the Phalaenopsis orchid. Soon you’ll see that Phalaenopsis orchid care isn’t terribly difficult, once you know the basics – and because of a few unique characteristics of this highly popular orchid variety ...
Masdevallia Orchid Care: The Basics Masdevallia orchid (maz-deh-VAHL-ee-ah) is commonly referred to as “Kite Orchids” because of their blooms that are almost triangular-shaped and have what looks like kite-tails coming off of each sepal. If you’re short on space to grow orchids, Masdevallias might be a great choice for you because they are compact growers in comparison ...
