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.
Bulbophyllum Ornatissimum
Bulbophyllum Ornatissimum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia, characterized by creeping rhizomes and fan-like flower clusters. Successful cultivation requires high humidity and consistent moisture.
Bulbophyllum Flabellum-Veneris
Bulbophyllum Flabellum-Veneris is a miniature epiphytic orchid from Southeast Asia known for its unique fan-shaped flower clusters. This species thrives in high humidity, warm temperatures, and dappled light.
Dendrobium Aphyllum
Dendrobium Aphyllum is a deciduous epiphytic orchid known for its pendulous growth habit and cascading pink and cream spring blossoms. Proper management of its winter dry period is essential for blooming.
Dendrobium Cretaceum
Dendrobium Cretaceum is a deciduous epiphytic orchid known for its pendulous canes and chalk-white flowers. Learn how to replicate its seasonal watering and winter rest cycle for successful blooms.
Dendrobium Crystallinum
Dendrobium Crystallinum is an epiphytic orchid featuring pendulous canes and glistening white flowers with pink tips. This species requires a dry winter rest to trigger its spectacular spring blooms.
Dendrobium Gratiosissimum
Dendrobium Gratiosissimum is a deciduous epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia, prized for its pendulous canes and cascading spring blossoms of white, rose-purple, and yellow.