Orchids
Discover orchid species, hybrids, and cultivars from around the world through clear botanical profiles, growing guidance, flowering details, and cultivar information.
PlantCultivar's orchid encyclopedia is built for gardeners, collectors, breeders, researchers, and anyone fascinated by one of the world's most diverse flowering plant families.
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Browse profiles covering celebrated orchid genera such as Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Dendrobium, Vanda, Paphiopedilum, and Oncidium. Each guide is designed to help you identify, understand, and grow remarkable orchids with confidence.
Dendrobium Mohlianum
Dendrobium Mohlianum is a striking epiphytic orchid native to the South Pacific, prized for its dense clusters of fiery orange-to-red tubular flowers that bloom on bare, mature canes.
Paphiopedilum Robinsonii
Paphiopedilum Robinsonii is a sought-after slipper orchid known for its mottled foliage and distinctive pouch-shaped blooms. Learn how to provide the consistent moisture and shaded conditions it needs to thrive.
Paphiopedilum Sangii
Paphiopedilum Sangii is a terrestrial slipper orchid native to Sulawesi, featuring mottled forest-green foliage and distinctive downward-pointing mahogany petals.
Lycaste Aromatica
Lycaste Aromatica is a deciduous orchid species native to Central America, characterized by golden-yellow spring blooms and a distinct cinnamon fragrance. It requires a dry winter rest period to flower successfully.
Lycaste Skinneri
Lycaste Skinneri is a prized orchid species native to Central American cloud forests, known for its large triangular flowers and pleated leaves. Learn its seasonal care requirements.
Phragmipedium Sedenii
Phragmipedium Sedenii is a historic slipper orchid hybrid prized for its sequential pink flowers, robust growth habit, and long-lasting blooms that open continuously over several months.