Orchid Species That You Can Grow

The orchid flower is one of the most beautiful plants that can be easily grown in your own home or even in your own garden if you know exactly what species are best for these conditions. They are normally found in the tropical regions of the world, but many species can even be found in the Arctic circle and even temperate climates as well. The most commonly found ones are in the hot, humid, and moist climates.

How Many Species are There?

There are over 20,000 types of plants that you can choose to grow with many more being discovered every single day. With all these plants to choose from which one is best for you and how can you choose very easily? It’s very simple, you must understand some information on the most popular types and you need to understand which ones are easy to grow and some that are a little more difficult to grow, but still well worth the effort.

 All these plants will bring you beautiful blooms, but you first must learn about a couple of them before you go out and start growing them in your home. Let’s discuss a few types that you will need to know.

Begin Looking at One of the Simplest ones To Grow

The first and easiest species to grow that is found in almost all garden centers are Cymbidium orchids. These beautiful flowers can be grown by the most novice gardener and should be one of the first ones that you grow in your home to get some practice with these exotic flowers.

The blooms can come in a variety of colors that can include violet, green, white, yellow, and pink. Most of these flowers usually bloom just once per year during the winter season, but with the advantages in science and technology you can buy some that will bloom all year round if that is your preference.

Popularity is Infamous around These Flowers

The next ones we will discuss that are also a popular among many newcomer enthusiasts is the Phalaenopsis orchid. These are another easy one to grow that can make any gardener very proud with their beautiful and amazing blooms. Don’t be mistaken because these flowers are often referred to as “Moth Orchids”.

When you get these flowers to bloom take a look at the flower and you will notice that the shape looks much like the wings of a moth, hence their name. There are only about 60 species of Phalaenopsis plants and are tall with very few leaves. Although they bloom once a year, that one time is a good time for you to enjoy their magnificent color and beauty.

Difficult Yet Still Possible To Grow

I just want to discuss one last species that you need to know and that is the Paphiopedilum orchid. There is one major difference between these and the others that I have discussed in this article and that is the difficulty factor. They are much more difficult to grow, but with the right care you can get amazing blooms from them at will.

You should try growing them once you have mastered the basics of properly taking care of these flowers. After you master the basics you can then move on to harder types and start challenging yourself and you will be able to have any kind of flower in your home as long as you put your mind to it.

Get started right now with these orchid species and you will be on your way to becoming a gardening expert today.

A Few Types Of Orchids You Should Know About

Now that you have decided on growing orchids it’s time that you learn about a few different types that are easy to grow and care for. If you are a beginner at this fun and exciting hobby, then you will have to learn about the kinds of plants that are best for amateur growing enthusiasts. In this post I will discuss a few orchids that are great for beginners and should be one of the first ones to grow especially if you are new to growing these flowers.

Looking At Oncidiums for Bright Blossoms

One of the first flowers you can choose that will brighten your home are Oncidiums. There is not much to growing oncidium plants and you do not need anything special to successfully care for them. The most important element for these types is an abundance of sunlight or artificial light. The basics of these orchids are very easy to learn and can be easily found in any orchid garden store or greenhouse. With the right care methods you can easily get these plants to bloom at least twice per year.

A Quick Producing Plant That Will Benefit You

Another type of orchid that is easy to plant is the comnara wildcat. With very little effort towards this plant it will give you beautiful flowers that will last over three months. That’s right when these flowers bloom they will give you an amazing fragrance and beauty in your home for over three months. Because you don’t need to care for them as much as you would any others it is great for any beginner grower.

Phragmipediums are a Unique Flower to Consider

Other types of orchids best for beginners include Phragmipediums. Although this is a very rare flower it really is amazingly easy to plant with a couple of tips that you can use today. For example they need much light just as the Oncidium orchid does. They will also need some special fertilizer as well as special watering needs and can be found in most resources where you can purchase them.

The Most Common Types Selected by Beginners

One of the most popular beginner types are phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum flowers. You can find these flowers in almost any greenhouse because they are the most popular and easiest to care for. You will not need a special environment for them because they will likely bloom in any habitat that you provide it. As long as you put this flower on a windowsill that receives sunlight they will give you beautiful blooms every single year.

All you need is the right information and you can grow beautiful and magnificent orchids all year round. These are just a few types of plants that I thought you should know about. They are really the best and easiest ones to care for because they don’t need much effort.