What Are The Common Types Of Orchids Grown In Domestic Homes?

Common Types Of Orchids That You Should Know

"They all make perfect flowers for arrangements and bouquets"

If you really want to count how many types of orchids there are in the world, you'd go crazy.

Enough for you to know the common orchids which are grown domestically by orchid lovers. They are also commonly used by florists to make flower arrangements.

The common types of orchids are the Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Oncidium and Vanda.

Let's get to know each and everyone of them.

Cattleya

It is also known as the Corsage Orchid. It comes in multiple colours like white, lavender, red, yellow, orange, green, etc.

Their varieties are like Saffron Satin, Fiesta, Lemon Chiffon, Serendipity and Hawaii Peach.

And here, is a picture of a cattleya hybrid. The Brassolealiocattleya....

Phalaenopsis

Also known as the Moth Orchids. They are sprays of flowers with colours like white, yellow, pink, red, green, etc.

Varieties are like Ruben (red in colour), Roman Holiday (light yellow with heavy red spots and pink center), Plantation (white with heavy red spots), Crownfox Superloaf (white) and Leopold (orange with pink center).

Paphiopedilums

Also known as Lady Slippers. This orchid is very unique in appearance. There is a pouch hanging from the petals and often, they have stripes or spots on them.

Varieties include Nike, Krull's Leopard, Florida Snow and Amy Book.

This picture shows one variety of the paphiopedilum species.

Cymbidium

This is one of the common orchids, too. Colours are in white, green, yellow, pink, red, etc.

Varieties are like 1902 (yellow), Amaranth (dark pink), Apple Tea (light pink), Ballerina (pink) and Cafeteria (red).

Dendrobium

They are sprays of flowers and the shapes are a variety. Lake View (purple), Hawaii (white and purple), Alba (light and pink) and Mutation (yellow) are some of the varieties.

Oncidiums

Oncidiums are also known as Dancing Slippers.

Some of the varieties are Golden Girl (bright yellow with maroon spots), Red Fantasy (deep red with maroon lip), White Fairy (white with light brown spots) and Sweet Fragrance (deep red with vanilla scent).

Vanda

Last but not least, the Vanda. This type of flowers are usually flat and their petals are of the same size.

Pacific Paradise is a blue colored Vanda, Pink is a dark pink Vanda and Lavender Thrills is the bright magenta Vanda.

Those are the 7 most common or popular orchids that orchid growers love. There are other types of orchids with the most exotic shape and colour.

Orchids are simply lovely flowers and most florists use them in wedding flower arrangements because it can last quite long. To see orchids in action, click on the links below...

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