Gongora orchids have a very strong, nice and sweet scent that you will definitely adore. It resembles to that of cinnamon or nutmeg. Grow them in your backyard to enhance your garden with a wonderful aroma. These, unlike other orchids,
Disa orchids are very beautiful and dainty orchids which usually have flowers grown in red color. They require a crucial amount of care which is quite different than that of any other orchid. Special attention needs to be given to
These are very wonderful and interesting to look at. When flowers appear on this orchid, they look very dramatic and enticing. Growing them is actually fun for they attract you and anybody who catches just a glimpse of this orchid.
Catasetum orchids have a very attractive physique to look at. It has thickened stems with a big fan of leaves around it to give it an appealing look. It has a bunch of showy flowers grown when blooming begins. The blooming period
Bletilla orchids’ history traces back to China. They have pretty leaves but only when not blooming. They aren’t available in too many colors and the two commonly sold colors of these orchids are white and purple. Bletilla are quite
Anguloa orchids are called tulip orchids. Their flowers resemble to that of tulip and are found in shades of white, green, yellow and red.
This orchid does not have many species falling under its umbrella, only 8 of them and 9 natural hybrids. Their scent is astonishing and resemble to that of roses. Miltonia orchid is yet another type of orchid that is grown
These orchids have long and bulging petals that are tough and hairy. The flowers produced are in spirals. Lots of orchid species fall under this type of orchid and yet more and more are being discovered every year.
Zygopetalum orchids are widely used as cut flowers. Many at times they are cultivated and bred in vast amounts to be used for this purpose. Their strength is that their multiple blooming could last up to good 8 weeks.
These are definite fragrant orchid flowers that are beautiful to look at and amazingly easy to grow. They come in a wide array of colors and not to forget the marvelous color blends they offer in their flowers. They
Maxillaria orchids are not known to many people, not even to most orchid enthusiasts. They do exist and are still a part of the orchid family though. They are not popular for growing too as they produce very small
The Angraecum orchid is another amazing orchids. The shape of the flower is like a star that has a long tail slicked to its bottom. With care and little effort, you can have these growing for years and
Vanda orchids are typically found in tropical regions. Their species is considered endangered because their natural habitats have been destroyed to a great extent. The Vanda Orchid produces an amazing array of exquisite flowers that come in many colours. Some
This is yet another type of orchid that is quite easy to grow. Smells like citrus, it produces white or greenish white flowers. The scent is only released at night when the orchid has bloomed but it’s
These are orchids that doesn’t even look like orchids, be it a glance or a stare. They look like a kite and are a spectacular sight when they are blowing in the wind. Another amazing fact relating to
The Brassia Orchid, or Spider Orchid, are another great Genus of the Orchid family. They produce medium sized spectacular flowers that resemble spiders. In the wild, this attracts spider killing wasps to attack them, a method of spreading pollen from
Dendrobium orchids are one of the most common types of orchids available to the average buyer. They are best grown indoors in a bright location with no direct sunlight. They grow especially well indoors because their natural habitat is essentially
Perfect for corsage purposes, these flowers are very popular cut flowers. They can live longer than any other flower that has been separated from the mother flower. Easy to grow and available in vast variety of colors, cattleya orchids
These Orchids produce a large cluster of orange, yellow, lavender, red, or fuchsia flowers, which are typically a solid color but can also be found with spots or streaks. They produce those flowers on long, reed-like stems. Epidendrum Orchids are
These Orchids produce 2-3 very large flowers per flowering. These flowers can grow over 8 inches and are available in a large assortment of colors. Blooms typically last for months after they first appear in autumn or winter. This type