Maxillaria orchids belong to the Orchidaceae family. The name Maxillaria comes from Latin and means “jaw,” because the lips and columns of this orchid resemble mandibles. These orchids have various common names, for example: Tiger orchid Spider orchid Technical Curiosity: They are orchids considered epiphytic, meaning they live on trees in their natural habitats. As … Read more
Phragmipedium orchids are terrestrial plants, originating from Central and South America. They are known for their large and colorful flowers, which are often compared to ballet shoes. Despite sharing the nickname “slipper,” Phragmipedium orchids are different from Paphiopedilum orchids. In this article, you will learn about the characteristics of species in this genus and also … Read more
Miltonia orchids were discovered in 1837 by John Lindley and there are currently 12 epiphytic species (living on trees) cataloged. The name Miltonia was given in honor of the Englishman Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam. He, besides being an orchid enthusiast, was also Viscount of Milton, hence known as Lord Fitzwilliam Milton. Miltonia orchids are not very large, … Read more
Are you familiar with Renanthera orchids? Learn about their unique traits and cultivation methods. Renanthera is a genus of orchids described in 1790 by missionary and botanist João Loureiro. The discovered species was Renanthera coccinea, also known as climbing orchid. Today, this genus boasts 22 species found worldwide. If you want to learn how to … Read more
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