What kind of orchids

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Recommended Cymbidium Potting Mix. They have thin pseudobulbs and hard, waxy leaves. They usually have large lips with a contrasting color in the center under the column.

Photo by Bryan Kottke. Oncidium , perhaps more accurately the oncidium alliance, are a group of plants from South America that span a wide range of habitats. Inside the oncidium alliance there are a number of genera that hybridize freely to create what we call intergeneric oncidium hybrids. These can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes but are generally characterized by large quantities of small to medium flowers borne on a branched stem that generally forms a Christmas-tree shape.

Dendrobium Burana Glow den-phal type. Dendrobium is a massive genus containing more than conservatively species. These range from cool-growing miniatures to huge specimen plants growing in hot conditions year round.

The most commonly found types of Dendrobium are the phalaenopsis type commonly known as den-phals, and named for the species most used in their breeding, which used to be known as Dendrobium phalaenopsis , but which is now known as Dendrobium bigibbum , and the nobile type named for the species most used in their breeding, which is known as Dendrobium nobile.

The den-phal type are warm growing year round and do, just by happenstance, bear flowers similar in appearance to the genus Phalaenopsis. They can be distinguished by plant habit most Dendrobium have pseudobulbs that resemble tall canes and flower shape. Den-phals have a spur at the back of the lip; some are more pronounced, others less.

They are also borne on very strong upright to barely arching stems. Interesting to note, den-phals can rebloom on old canes. Dendrobium parishii nobile type. The second type, the nobile Dendrobium , grow warm in the summer but require a cool winter period to induce flowering.

They need to experience temperatures in the 40s to low 50s preferably in order to flower well. They are distinguished by bearing fuzzy, flat, round, colorful flowers close to stem, which cover most of the stem on a well-flowered plant.

Vanda hybrid. Vanda are a genus of hot growing orchids mainly from Southeast Asia. They have strap leaves which are thick and leathery, and are generally grown in hanging baskets without any media. The flowers are large, circular, and very full in shape. Cattleyas have bright, showy blooms that reach up to 20cm across, which can appear in autumn or spring.

Ascocendas are the result of a cross between a Vanda orchid and an Ascocentrum. They combine the large flowers of the Vanda and the compact growth of the Ascocentrum. The brightly coloured flowers can appear three times a year.

They enjoy warmth in winter and plenty of humidity. Vandas produce large, beautiful flowers, usually between spring and autumn.

They hail from tropical climes, so they love high temperatures and high humidity. They are often grown in slatted baskets or glass vases with little to no potting medium. Unlike most other orchids, they enjoy a sunny spot. Give them plenty of water during the flowering season. Many species are hardy and can be grown outside.

Unlike most orchids, they do well in low light levels, such as a north facing windowsill. They hail from the Andes and like cool, fresh, airy conditions. Cambria orchids are more precisely called Vuylstekeara, a hybrid of Odontoglossum , Miltonia and Cochlioda orchids. They are widely available in garden centres and supermarkets. They like similar conditions to Odonoglossum but will tolerate a wide temperature range.

Oncidium orchids are sometimes known as dancing ladies and usually flower in autumn. They will appreciate a spell outside in summer. Miltonia or pansy orchids are often found on sale at garden centres, and are often actually Miltoniopsis hybrids.