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How to Choose the Right Kind of Orchid
The process of choosing the right kind of Orchid is not easy. It is important to think about:
- How much sun or shade do you have?
- Do you normally water plants often?
- Do you forget to water?
- Do you have very limited space?
- How short or long would you like the Orchid to bloom?
- Do you want an Orchid with small, medium, or large flowers?
- What size plant to you want?
When choosing an Orchid to buy and grow, it is important to choose the right Orchid for your environment. If you don't, it could be an uphill battle. The Popular types of Orchids discussed on this page all like 60-80% humidity around their leaves. If you select a more compact Orchid, you may not need a humidity tray under your Orchid, and can instead use a tray with rocks and water. A larger Orchid, covering more surface with leaves reaching out, will generally need a humidity tray.
Orchids that prefer Sun
These Orchids like bright light, not direct on the leaves:
Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Vandas
Orchids that Prefer Medium to Bright Light
Miltonias, Odontoglossums
Orchids That Prefer Low Light
Phalaenopsis Orchids, Paphiopedilums
Orchids that Like to Stay Moist Between Waterings
Phalaenopsis Orchids, Paphiopedilums, Odontoglossums
Orchids That Like to Almost Dry Out Between Waterings
Oncidiums, Dendrobiums, Cattleyas
Compact Orchids
Paphiopedilums, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Oncidiums, Odontoglossums
Larger Orchids
Cymbidiums, Dendrobiums, Many Cattleyas
Orchids That Bloom on Average
2-3 Months Per Time if Treated Well
Phalaenopsis Orchids, Paphioedilums, Dendrobiums, Cymbidiums
Orchids That Bloom 1-2 Months
Miltonias,
Odontoglossums
Orchids That Can Generally Bloom 2-4 Weeks
Cattleyas
Orchids With Medium to Large Flowers
Cattleyas, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Miltonias, Odontoglossums, Cymbidiums
Orchids With Small to Medium Flowers
Oncidiums, Paphiopedilums, Dendrobiumsa
Article by Jordan Hardy (click here to visit website). Over ten years ago, Jordan worked for Rod McLellan Company and is a well known Orchid Expert. Jordan's story.
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