{"id":650,"date":"2020-04-29T18:02:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T18:02:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-04-29T18:02:34","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T18:02:34","slug":"18-types-of-orchids-just-to-hit-you-with-beautiful-blooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fablog.floweraura.com\/18-types-of-orchids-just-to-hit-you-with-beautiful-blooms\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Types of Orchids – Just To Hit You with Beautiful Blooms"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Types<\/div>\n

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\n\u201cJust as I wonder
\nwhether it’s going to die,
\nthe orchid blossoms
\nand I can’t explain why it
\nmoves my heart, why such pleasure
\ncomes from one small bud
\non a long spindly stem, one
\nblood red gold flower
\nopening at mid-summer,
\ntiny, perfect in its hour.\u201d<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

Sam Hamill<\/strong><\/p>\n

Orchids have been furnishing our lives beautifully with their eye-catchy blooms and soothing fragrance for a very very long time. And like many other flowering plants, there are various types of orchids on our planet.
\nToday we are bringing the 18 different types of orchids with a bit of information about them.
\nDo read till the end, there are some unique species too!<\/p>\n

Phalaenopsis Orchids<\/h2>\n

The Phalaenopsis Orchids are also known as Moth Orchids. They prefer diffused lighting conditions and are also easy to grow.<\/p>\n

\"Phalaenopsis<\/div>\n

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Cattleya Orchids<\/h2>\n

Cattleya Orchids are mostly used in corsages around the world. They prefer to have direct sunlight in mornings and love cooler environment at night.<\/p>\n

\"Cattleya<\/div>\n

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Brassavola Orchids<\/h2>\n

Native to South America, Central America, and West Indies, Brassavola are greenish and white flowers along with narrow petals. Weekly watering is advisable if grown in a pot.<\/p>\n

\"Brassavola<\/div>\n

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Cymbidium Orchid<\/h2>\n

Cymbidium orchids are commonly known as boat orchids and they can grow in drier and cooler conditions. They love to be exposed to medium and bright light.<\/p>\n

\"Cymbidium<\/div>\n

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Epidendrum Orchids<\/h2>\n

This one is one of the most beautiful orchid species. Epidendrum orchids can grow from 6 inches to 6 feet. Require very bright light to bloom properly.<\/p>\n

\"Epidendrum<\/div>\n

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Dendrobium Orchids<\/h2>\n

Due to its appearance and medium watering needs, Dendrobium orchids make a perfect house plant. This is also one of the easiest to grow orchid varieties.<\/p>\n

\"Dendrobium<\/div>\n

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Catasetum Orchids<\/h2>\n

One interesting fact about Catasetum orchids is that they are bisexual which is rare among the varieties of orchids. Catasetum has waxy flowers which are highly attractive.<\/p>\n

\"Catasetum<\/div>\n

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Cycnoches Orchids<\/h2>\n

Cycnoches are the relatives of Cattleya Orchids. Fact about Cycnoches is that up to 30 flowers can grow on a single stem during its lifetime.<\/p>\n

\"Cycnoches<\/div>\n

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Cypripedium Orchids<\/h2>\n

Because of their large pouch-shaped flower petals, Cypripedium are known as Lady\u2019s Slipper. They need a low watering during their flowering season.<\/p>\n

\"Cypripedium<\/div>\n

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Vanda Orchids<\/h2>\n

Native to the Asian tropics, Vanda Orchids have pretty blooms. They do best if exposed to direct sunlight in the morning and shaded afterwards.<\/p>\n

\"Vanda<\/div>\n

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Encyclia Orchids<\/h2>\n

With a height of 3 inches to 2 feet which depends on the species, Encyclia orchids can bloom for several months consecutively.<\/p>\n

\"Encyclia<\/div>\n

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Intergeneric Orchids<\/h2>\n

This one is the hybrid type of orchid as it is created by cross-breeding of orchids from different genera. The watering and lighting need depend on the parent orchids.<\/p>\n

\"Intergeneric<\/div>\n

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Paphiopedilum Orchids<\/h2>\n

Paphiopedilum Orchids are also known as Venus Slipper due to their shape. It can easily grow on trees and on cliffs in the pockets of humus. <\/p>\n

\"Paphiopedilum<\/div>\n

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Ludisia Orchids<\/h2>\n

Among many different types of Orchids, Ludisia is the cutest one. And such is the beauty that it is also known as Jewel Orchid.<\/p>\n

\"Ludisia<\/div>\n

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Lycaste Orchids<\/h2>\n

Some of the Lycaste Orchid species emit a unique and enticing scent. White, yellow, orange, green, red, and purple are the common colours of Lycaste.<\/p>\n

\"Lycaste<\/div>\n

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Vuylstekeara Orchids<\/h2>\n

This orchid type is not a natural one as it is created in a lab by Charles Vuylsteke. It is also a hybrid of other orchid plants. <\/p>\n

\"Vuylstekeara<\/div>\n

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Masdevallia Orchids<\/h2>\n

Masdevallia Orchid has an unconventional and unique flower shape. They love moisture, which should be as high as 70-100%.<\/p>\n

\"Masdevallia<\/div>\n

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Maxillaria Orchids<\/h2>\n

They contain three separate lobes and beautiful, narrow leaves that perfectly complement the petals. Some of its species has showy types of orchid flowers.<\/p>\n

\"Maxillaria<\/div>\n

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A bouquet of exotic orchids would be a perfect choice to surprise someone and to make them smile. You can easily buy different types of orchids online<\/a>.<\/p>\n