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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. Most varieties
prefer bright light and warmth as well as a reasonable degree
of humidity. |
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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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