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.
Cattleya Chocoensis
Cattleya Chocoensis, also widely known in horticultural circles as Cattleya quadricolor, is a distinctive epiphytic orchid species native to the wet, tropical forests of Colombia.
Paphiopedilum Winston Churchill
Paphiopedilum Winston Churchill is a classic complex slipper orchid hybrid famous for its large, rounded flowers and robust growth habit. This winter-blooming cultivar features mahogany-toned petals and a spotted dorsal sepal.
Dendrobium Infundibulum
Dendrobium Infundibulum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia, prized for its large white flowers and dark-haired pseudobulbs. Learn how to provide the cool temperatures and winter rest it needs to thrive.
Cattleya Bob Betts
Cattleya Bob Betts is a classic white-flowered orchid hybrid known for its large, fragrant blooms and robust growth. Learn how to provide the ideal light, watering, and potting media for this exhibition cultivar.
Paphiopedilum Chamberlainianum
Paphiopedilum Chamberlainianum is a highly coveted species within the slipper orchid group, celebrated by collectors for its distinctive floral architecture and remarkable blooming
Dendrobium Nestor
Dendrobium Nestor is a deciduous primary hybrid orchid known for its pendulous canes and fragrant pink blossoms. Learn how to manage its seasonal growth cycle and winter dormancy.