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.
Explore the Orchid Encyclopedia
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 Cyanocentrum
Dendrobium Cyanocentrum is a miniature epiphytic orchid from New Guinea known for its rare blue-toned flowers and compact growth habit. Learn how to provide the high humidity and moisture this species requires.
Disa Uniflora
Disa Uniflora is an iconic terrestrial orchid native to South Africa, prized for its large, vibrant scarlet flowers and unique riparian growing requirements.
Paphiopedilum Bougainvilleanum
Native to the Solomon Islands, Paphiopedilum Bougainvilleanum is a compact slipper orchid prized for its mottled foliage and pale green flowers. Learn how to replicate its humid forest habitat at home.
Dendrobium Sanderae
Dendrobium Sanderae is a prized epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines, known for its upright cane-like pseudobulbs and long-lasting white flowers with green and purple throat striping.
Cattleya Grandis
Cattleya Grandis is a striking Brazilian epiphytic orchid known for its coppery-bronze flowers and ruffled, purple-veined lip. Learn how to provide the bright light and high humidity this species needs to thrive.
Dendrobium Pugioniforme
Dendrobium Pugioniforme, the dagger orchid, is an Australian epiphytic species known for its cascading stems, rigid pointed leaves, and delicate pale green and white flowers.