Types of Orchids

Vanda


Oncidium


Miltonia

The most common type, which you can get in our places are Phalenopsis and Cymbidium. The first feature numerous short and broad leaves, while the type Cymbidium is known by a large number of long and narrow leaves (at times reminiscent of the wide grass) and some root strips.



Dendrobium


Cattleya

The Genera and Species of Orchids

The Genera and Species of Orchids

Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis is the most widespread genus orchid. You can bring up in the apartment, as well as in greenhouses. It was named from the Greek word phalaina - moth and opsis - because its flowers look like moth
Vanda
The name derives from Sanskrit’s name Vanda for the species Vanda tessellata. Their homeland is India, Himalayas, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, southern China and northern Australia.
Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum is widespread in southern China, India, South Asia and the Pacific Islands. It was named from the Greek words Paphos - the name of the city in Cyprus and pedilon - shoes.
Cattleya
In nature is found from Costa Rica to tropical Central America. Genus was named after William Cattley, which has successfully raised Cattleya labiata orchid species, which is used as packaging material in the transport of other orchids.
Cymbidium
The name derives from the Greek word kumbos - hole, because the lips are in the middle of a flower designed in the hole. Their home is a tropical and subtropical Asia (Northern India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Borneo), and northern Australia.
Dendrobium
Their homeland is Asia, the Philippines, Borneo, Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand. The name derives from the Greek word dendron - a tree, and bios - life.
Oncidium
It is a genus that is very complex, as some species are reclasificied. The name derives from the Greek word onkos - swelling, whereas the lower lip flowers look like they were swollen.
Miltonia
This is a small orchid genus, which is named after Lord Fitzwilliam Milton, who was an English lover of orchids. Their homeland is the central and southern Brazil to Argentina.
Zygopetalum
Masdevallia
Epidendrum
Ludisia discolor
Hybrids: Burrageara, Cambria, Miltasia...


The Genera and Species of Orchids

Phalaenopsis - Education

Phalaenopsis - Education


Phalaenopsis - Education


Temperature
Daily temperature: in summer 20 to 28 ° C in winter may be somewhat lower.
Night temperature: above 16 ° C.
Autumn night temperature reduced to about 16 ° C, this will encourage re-flowering.

Watering
When embedded must be taken to a substrate does not dry out completely, but can not stop water in the pot. During each substrate must be watered almost dry. As long as it is in the pot condensation not need watered. Serious error is that the orchid too much water, because the roots can die. Water so that the pot value is immersed in water or to go down some running water through the crucible. The water in the decorative pot can not stop. Water should be as to become in room temperature.

Humidity
They need a humidity of between 60 and 70%, it is necessary in the homes of low humidity orchid spray. Especially in winter, if they are above the radiator. Do not spray under the flowers.

Fertilization
During the growth, fertilize about 1x a week with diluted fertilizer. In winter, when growth is slower, fertilize about 1x a month.

Light
They need a city light, medium light, with no direct afternoon sun.

Substrate
The substrate must be grave, because the roots need a lot of airiness.