Cattleya Orchid Care
The cattleya orchid also known as the “Corsage Orchid” is known for large, showy and sometimes fragrant flowers. Some of the most stunning orchids in cultivation are cattleyas, with huge flowers that can measure eight inches across and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Cattleya is native to Central and South America and because of their ease…
Cymbidium Orchid Care
Cymbidium or Boat Orchid, is a genus in the orchid family Orchidaceae. The new Latin genus name is derived from the Latin Cymba meaning boat. Its first known use was in 1815. This genus is distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia. The larger flowered species from which the large flowered hybrids are derived grow at high altitudes. They are considered…
Oncidium Orchid
Oncidium orchids in the horticultural trade, is a genus that contains about 330 species of orchids from the subtribe Oncidiinae of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is distributed across much of South America, Central America, Mexico and the West Indies. Common names for plants in this genus include dancing-lady orchid and golden shower orchid. Light: This is one of the…
Phalaenopsis Orchid Care
Phalaenopsis Orchid is known as the Moth Orchid; they are one of the most popular orchid types! They are native to Southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, the Bismark Archipelago, and Queensland. Phalaenopsis Orchids are easily grown in the home and stay in bloom for a very long time. A mature Phalaenopsis will be in bloom for…