The genus Epidendrum is one of the most important genera of orchids. It was created in 1763 by Carolus Linnaeus, a very famous botanist. The genus Epidendrum currently has 1421 accepted and cataloged species. But this number used to be much larger. The great importance that the genus Epidendrum has for the history of orchids … Read more
Zygopetalum orchids are a genus of the orchid family Orchidaceae. They were discovered in 1827 by the botanist William Jackson Hooker and were collected and sent to Europe. This species of orchids can be epiphytic, lithophytic, or terrestrial. They are all native to South America, mainly from Brazil and northeastern Argentina. But they are also … Read more
Currently, there are more than 2000 cataloged Brazilian orchid species, distributed across over 170 genera. These orchids are found throughout Brazil, with a significant concentration in the Amazon rainforest, where most of the species are located. Orchids comprise over 35000 species and 1800 genera, with the majority of these plants present in the Asian continent. … Read more
The Cooktown orchid is involved in a very famous myth. If your answer is negative, don’t be alarmed, because in this article, you will learn: How professionals manage to make the Cooktown orchid bloom every year. Curiosities about this orchid. The big myth that almost every orchid enthusiast believes about it. Read this text to … Read more
The encyclia orchids are a genus of the Orchidaceae family, with 165 cataloged species. They were proposed by Hooker in 1828, usually they are epiphytic orchids and, less frequently, rupicolous. They are native to America, and their places of origin include: Brazil Argentina Mexico United States Central America (mainly the Caribbean) A curiosity Formerly, they … Read more
The Coelogyne orchid genus is not well known in the world. Yet they are incredible orchids deserving great attention. An interesting fact about this genus is the meaning of its name, which can have a double sense. koilos (hollow) gyne (female) But, in reality, it is based on the hollow part of this plant’s column. … Read more
Orchids can be classified in various ways. When using their common physical characteristics as a basis, they are classified into genera. When considering their growth pattern, orchids are classified into monopodial and sympodial growth types. And when classifying orchids based on their natural habitat, we arrive at the following classifications: Epiphytes Terrestrials Rupicolous Humicolous Saprophytes … Read more