This is a supplement to our previous post on repotting orchids. Learn how to make your own homemade orchid potting mix with this detailed tutorial.
Orchid Watering Tips
One of the most common causes of orchid death is overwatering. Be a pro at taking care of your orchids with these orchid watering tips.
A History of Orchids
Read all about the tumultuous and fascinating history of orchids, one of the most beautiful flowers on the planet.
The Meanings And Symbolisms Of Orchids And Their Colors
What do orchids symbolize? What do orchids mean in countries like China or Japan? Find out the meaning of orchids and their different colors.
A Complete List of the Most Fragrant Orchids
Orchids have fragrances, and interesting ones at that too. If you’ve only been collecting for looks or rarity, you may want to collect for their smell, too.
13 Pink Orchids Every Collector Should Have
If you are partial to pink orchids, you should check out our list of the best pink orchids to add to your orchid collection.
The 16 Best Orchid Books For Real Orchid Lovers 2021
Treat yourself to these equally beautiful and helpful books about the Orchidaceae family. We've chosen the best orchid books so have a fun time scrolling through our list.
Types of Orchids
Check out our comprehensive list of the different types of orchids. The photos and descriptions are sure to be useful and we’ve linked to our orchid care sheets if you want to read more about each beautiful plant.
Selenipedium
Selenipedium orchids are extremely rare. They’re difficult but very rewarding to cultivate and maintain. Gardening level: Expert.
Mexipedium
The Mexipedium is a small, creeping orchid that does very well in warm, humid environments with bright, early light.
Paphiopedilums
Paphiopedilums are hardy and easy to grow orchids that do very well indoors or in greenhouses as well as outside.
Epidendrum Orchid
Neofinetia Orchids
Neofinetia orchids are prized in Japan, and they're widely considered to be the perfect orchid specimen from their flower to their roots.
Lycaste Orchid
Lycaste orchids are prized for their very bright, showy flowers and their relatively easy cultivation needs.
Cochleanthes
Cochleanthes are a very good orchid to have in your orchid collection together with Phaleonopsis orchids.
Psychopsis
Psychopsis orchids have butterfly-looking blooms, and they're considered relatively easy to cultivate.
Restrepias
Sobralias
Sobralias are a very large orchid species that is prized for the foliage as well as the flowers it produces.
Stanhopeas
Spathoglottis
Spathoglottis orchids grow quite easily in gardens especially in tropical climes like Hawaii, and they are constantly in flower.