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Types of Orchids

Awesome Orchid Identification Chart

4 Comments 06 November 2015

Did you know that orchids are one of the two largest families of flowering plants? The other being Asteraceae. Yet though there are over 20,000 types of orchids, and over 150 genera in America alone, we see the same purple and white blooms everywhere. This inspired FTD to create A Compendium of American Orchids to show people the […]

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Vanda orchid bunch

Types of Orchids

A-Z Guide for Vanda Orchids

8 Comments 29 May 2015

  Since vanda orchids are naturally found in warm humid areas such as the Philippines, Malaysia, and islands near the South Pacific, it’s absolutely crucial to mimic its natural habitat in order to encourage maximum growth and cultivate a vanda that blooms profusely and brightly as it normally should. Vanda Orchid Culture Like most orchids, […]

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Pots, Potting Mixes and Fertilizer by Orchid Type

Orchid Growing Tips, Types of Orchids

Pots, Potting Mixes and Fertilizer by Orchid Type

8 Comments 17 October 2013

When you are looking to pot orchids a few factors when taken into consideration go a long way to define healthy growth of your orchids. Therefore you MUST: Select the proper type of pots Choose a good potting mix to use. Know how much drainage is needed for that particular orchid type. Before you begin […]

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Reblooming Cymbidium Orchids

Types of Orchids

How to Get Your Cymbidium Orchids to Rebloom

No Comments 07 May 2013

Cymbidium orchids are a particular variety of orchids that naturally thrive in tropical regions like India, China, Japan, Southeast Asian countries and northern Australia. They are one of the most popular orchids in the world because they are hardy, can survive cold temperatures and have beautiful colorful flowers with long blooming periods. Cymbidiums bloom during […]

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How to solve cymbidium problems

Orchid Problems, Types of Orchids

2 Common Cymbidium Problems and How to Tackle Them

50 Comments 05 September 2012

Cymbidium orchids are very much the most popular choice by many people around the world but involve the same level of commitment that all orchids demand. Most people fail in maintaining them because of the misconception that they are easy to care for, forgetting the fact is that they remain very delicate. It is important […]

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Cattleya Orchids

Types of Orchids

The Cattleya Orchid: What You Should Know

10 Comments 02 August 2012

In my new Youtube OrchidCareZone channel, I recently added a video about cattleyas. One of the most widely cultivated flowery plants in the world is the cattleya. It is best known for its large and fragrant flowers. Its cultivation is more commonly done in the areas of Costa Rica to Southern America. This Orchid plant […]

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