Growing heat-tolerant cymbidiums (HTCs) in warm to hot climates is fairly easy and very low maintenance. The ease is comparable to growing dendrobium or catt...

The Dendrobium Aggregatum is an epiphyte, that is found from North-East India through Indochina and Thailand. Plants have been found at altitudes of above 50...

Place orchids in a location where there is bright light, but not in direct sunlight. Most orchids like bright filtered light or early morning direct sun. Us...

Bulbophyllums are one of the easiest genera to grow and bloom when provided with the right environment. Most variety of this group require nearly the same ...

This unusual group of orchids offers fascinating, waxy flowers that are fragrant when the temperatures are warm. Almost always deciduous, the pseudo bulbous...

(fail-eh-NOP-sis) MOTH ORCHIDS, OR PHALAENOPSIS (fail-eh-NOP-sis), are some of the most rewarding orchids for the beginner. Their cultural needs are easily ...

The Hono Hono Orchid or Dendrobium Anosmum, has been a Hawaiian favorite for many years. The Hono Hono in Hawaiian refers to the plants’ growth habit of alt...

(DEN-dro-bee-um) Dendrobiums are an great choice for the beginner growers. Flowers are available in a wide range of colors, sizes and shapes. From the time t...

(eh-pee-DEN-drum) The epidendrum is one of earliest established genera of orchids with over 1,000 different species. Many Epidendrums can be found growing at...

The generic name Grammatophyllum is derived from the Greek words gramma, meaning "a mark or character," and phylum, "a leaf." This probably refers to the var...

Miltonias are often called Pansy Orchids because their flowers are flat-faced and resemble pansies in shape and color patterns. These charming attractive pla...

This is a large and diverse orchid genus with an equally diverse number of growing habitats. Oncidiums may be found growing anywhere from sea level in the tr...

(paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum) Paphiopedilums are often called Lady Slippers because their unique lip is shaped like a pouch. The interesting flowers are available in...

(VAN-da) Vanda (VAN-da)- Vandas are captivating orchids that may be grown with relative ease. Vandas are vascular plants with monopodial growth habits, that ...

(Kat-lee-uh) Cattleyas are known as the "The King of the Orchids". They are best known for being the classic corsage orchid. Cattleyas are an excellent choic...