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Phalaenopsis the
moth orchid, is one of the best orchids for growing in the home,
and is also a favorite with greenhouse growers. Culture for Doritis,
a related genus, and Doritaenopsis, a hybrid between the two genera,
is the same as for pure Phalaenopsis. |
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Paphiopedilum or
slipper orchids, originate from the jungles of the Far East and
Indonesia. They are semi-terrestrial, growing in humus and other
material on the forest floor, on cliffs in pockets and occasionally
in trees. They're easy to grow in the home, under lights or in
the greenhouse. |
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Phragmipedium originates
from the tropical areas of Central and South America, including
areas of southern Mexico south to Brazil. The basic culture of
the genus Phragmipedium is rather easy and will reward the grower
with many wonderful blooms. |
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Miltoniopsis are called the "Pansy Orchid" because their flowers resemble pansies. Miltonias come in most colors, and some have very interesting "masks" or "waterfalls" as a design in the center of the flower. They sometimes are fragrant. |
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Cymbidium are native to the foothills of
the Himalayas and China and are accustomed to cool conditions.
Some are fragrant and their long leaves make them attractive as
indoor plants. |
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Cattleya The flowers in cattleyas and their
related hybrids come in most all colors of the spectrum. Culture
varies only slightly among most of these groups; this cultural
information is a general guide to "standard" Cattleya culture. |
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Dendrobium They thrive
on the humidity rising from the jungle floor and on the meager
nourishment obtainable from old leaves and other debris collected
in the branches of the trees. |
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Vanda Vandas are
native to Southeast Asia. |
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Oncidium are known
often as the "dancing lady" orchid because, as you can see, the
flowers resemble dancing ladies. They come in most colors, and
flower size is smaller than most orchids. They have many, many
flowers on each spike. |
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Lycaste This genus
produces large, showy triangular flowers that are waxy and long-lasting.
The plants are distinctive for their roundish bulbs and broad,
plicate(pleated) leaves. |
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