What orchid varieties are there? Know these and you will be an orchid-growing expert

Orchids have more than 800 genera and more than 2000 varieties. Depending on the variety, orchids differ somewhat in appearance and characteristics. Common orchid varieties include Cymbidium goeringii, Cymbidium faberi, Cymbidium ensifolium, Phalaenopsis, and Cymbidium sinense, among others, and orchid varieties such as Cymbidium iridioides and Cymbidium pendulum are also loved by many orchid enthusiasts. Of course, only when orchid enthusiasts know the orchid varieties can they better grow orchids well.

Common orchid varieties

1. Cymbidium goeringii

Cymbidium goeringii is also called grass orchid. Its flowering period is in February to March, and it can bloom continuously for one month, with a very rich and pure fragrance. It is regarded by people as a symbol of beauty and is a variety very popular among orchid enthusiasts.

2. Cymbidium faberi

Cymbidium faberi is a relatively cold-tolerant and high-temperature-tolerant variety among all orchid varieties. During usual care, it can be exposed to mild sunlight, should not be placed in a dark environment, and attention should be paid to ventilation; do not let it become too humid.

3. Cymbidium ensifolium

Cymbidium ensifolium is also called four-season orchid. Compared with other varieties, Cymbidium ensifolium has very strong vitality and strong resistance to cold and heat, and is suitable for care in the living room and on the balcony. Moreover, placed in the living room, it can make the living environment appear more elegant and fresh.

4. Cymbidium iridioides

Cymbidium iridioides mainly grows in Guangxi, Guangdong and other provinces and cities, is distributed at relatively high altitudes, and is also very widely distributed in shrub thickets and forests.

5. Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis is a high-end orchid variety, rich in flower colors, but also very delicate and elegant, with a distinctive style. Its fragrance is pleasant, and its flowers are very lovely.

6. Cymbidium sinense

Cymbidium sinense is also called "suilan". It can be used to decorate interiors and be given to relatives and friends, and its flower stems can be used as cut flowers; it is very beautiful.

7. Cymbidium pendulum

Cymbidium pendulum is produced in Taiwan, China, and greatly likes dark, damp and cold environments. It can grow better in places at an altitude of 300-1000 m, and it is also distributed in countries such as India.

I believe orchid enthusiasts now have a certain understanding of orchid varieties. When caring for orchids, novice orchid enthusiasts should pay attention to the classification of different orchid varieties, pay attention to shading and watering orchids, supplement sufficient sunlight, and pay attention to supplementing phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. In this way, orchids can grow better, and orchid enthusiasts can also quickly become orchid-growing experts.