These beautiful Laelia orchids are very easy to cross with other orchids, and they're excellent for beginners because they are very hardy and sturdy.

Haraella retrocalla is a miniature orchid that is excellent for beginning growers because of its forgiving nature. It is tiny yet easy to grow.

Gongora orchids are beautiful hanging orchids that produce a very fragrant flower that fills up the room. Their blooms resemble graceful dragons.

Dracula Orchids are sought after by hobbyists for their unique looks. If you have a taste for the unusual, check these out.
 

While other orchids need to stay away from too much water or else get soggy and die, the Disa Orchid is a fiend for water.

Dendrophylax Lindenii is a supremely rare and beautiful orchid that is native to only Cuba and the Everglades. Find out why it is called the "ghost orchid".

Catasetum orchids have large, beautiful flowers and easily-identifiable growing seasons that make them good for beginner gardeners.

If you're a beginner orchid gardener, the Lady Slipper is a great choice for a first orchid to take care of. It's beautiful and hardy at the same time. 

Brassias are amazingly fragrant orchids that bizarrely resemble spiders. Find out why they mimic arachnics and why Darwin's survival of the fittest comes to mind. 

If you are partial to citrus scents, you'll love Brassavolas. These plants releases a fragrant citrusy scent but with a twist.

Zygopetalum orchids are very fragrant in nature, and can fill an entire room with their sweet scent.

Did you know that vanilla actually comes from a Vanilla Orchid? Learn everything you need to know about growing Vanillas here in this article.

Vanda orchids are not for beginners and even veteran growers may have a hard time with them. Still, they produce one of the most beautiful flowers.

The Phaleonopsis orchid, or Moth Orchid, is a great starter plant for people who want to get started on caring for orchids. 

If you've ever heard of the delicious chocolate-scented Sharry Baby, then you'll want to read about Oncidiums.

An Odontoglossum orchid is a beautiful plant that grows very well in cool climes. Discover if you can take care of an odontoglossum in your home.

Miltoniopsis are often mistaken for miltonias. In this article, we talk about orchid care of the miltoniopsis and how exactly to tell them apart from miltonias.

Don't mistake Miltonias for Miltoniopsis orchids. Read all about miltonias and why they're a favorite of collectors around the world.

The Maxillaria orchid is a handsome looking orchid. Find out why it's named after a certain part of an insect and read about care instructions.

The Angraecum is a fragrant star-shaped orchid with a long tail. Read about an interesting story about Charles Darwin, Angraecums, and a mystery moth.