Cattleya schilleriana is one of the most interesting orchids in the cattleya genus. Currently, this plant is considered extinct in the wild, but any grower can buy it from an orchid nursery. Discovered in the 19th century, it was named after the first place where it was cultivated (1857), the collection of Consul Schiller located … Read more
Cyrtopodium orchids form a genus of orchids with 48 currently accepted species. They were proposed in the year 1813 by Robert Brown (1773 – 1858), a Scottish botanist and physicist, famous for his discoveries. Published in the book Hortus Kewensis, this genus is composed of epiphytic, lithophytic, and terrestrial species. Cyrtopodium orchids are found in … Read more
Many cultivators struggle to make an orchid bloom. They work hard all year, hoping for flowers, but in the end, they get none. If you find yourself in this situation, know that the solution can be extremely simple. Just correct some mistakes in cultivation. In some cases, it just requires patience. Keep reading, because in … Read more
The dendrobium nobile is also known as the noble dendrobium. This plant belongs to the dendrobium genus, one of the largest orchid genera with about 1510 species. This is an epiphytic orchid that can be found in Asia, especially in the following countries: China India Thailand Bhutan Laos Vietnam Burma Continue reading to discover the … Read more
The Cattleya Labiata, popularly known as the Queen of the Northeast, Queen of the Backlands, or Queen of Orchids, is a native Brazilian orchid species. This epiphytic orchid grows sympodially and is typically found in orchid nurseries in this country. Keep reading this article to learn everything about this orchid, its history, blooming, cultivation, and … Read more
Cattleya walkeriana is one of the most famous species in the Cattleya genus. Considered by many growers to be the most perfect orchid due to its characteristics, this is a Brazilian orchid. Cattleya walkeriana was discovered in 1839 by the physician and botanist George Gardner. The name “walkeriana” is a tribute to his colleague Edward … Read more
Do you know how many orchid species currently exist? Among these species, what are the main types and why are they? If you answered no to any of these questions, this article was made for you. As already mentioned in the article on how to care for orchids, orchids are very diverse plants, over the … Read more