22 Little-Known Brazilian Orchids (Photos and Curiosities)

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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

Encyclia Orchids – Characteristics and How to Care

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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

Lithophytes, Humicolous and Saprophytic Orchids

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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