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
The genus Catasetum orchids comprises about 176 species. Most of them are epiphytic orchids, with some being terrestrial or lithophytic. They are mainly found in the American continent, from Mexico through Central America to northern Argentina. The Amazon Rainforest stands out due to its abundance of species. A very curious characteristic of this genus is … Read more
Bulbophyllum orchids form the largest genus in the orchid family, currently composed of over 2000 species. As there are more than 2000 species, the genus Bulbophyllum had to be divided, now having several subgenera. Moreover, this genus is considered the second-largest genus of flowering plants in the world, second only to Astragalus. They were accepted … Read more
Brassavola is a genus of epiphytic and rupicolous orchids that can be found in Central America and South America, comprising 23 species. It was published in the year 1813 by the Scottish botanist Robert Brown, named in honor of the medicine professor Antonio Musa Brassavola. They are very present, especially in 2 regions: Caribbean Brazil … Read more
Currently, epiphytic orchids represent the majority of cultivated orchid species. In some cases, they are also known as air orchids, due to their suspended roots. But before we delve into the details about this type of orchid, let’s learn a bit more about what epiphytes are. The term “epiphyte” was coined in 1815 by C.F. … Read more
Spots that appear on orchid leaves can have various meanings. In some cases, they are just characteristics of your orchid, while in others, they might indicate cultivation problems or even diseases that need to be addressed. That’s why, remember… If you want to succeed in cultivating your orchid, you need to understand what these spots … Read more
The orchid genus Cymbidium currently comprises 69 species and can be considered one of the most famous and admired by orchid enthusiasts. It is native to the following countries: Australia China India Sri Lanka Malaysia Japan Philippines Nepal Vietnam. Discovered in 1799 by Olof Swarts, it has been hybridized by humans for over 100 years. … Read more