Kinds Of Orchids
Some epidendrum species have fragrance.
Kinds of orchids. This is one of the most common and largest types of orchid with over 1000 species which can be found in subtropical and tropical areas. Epiphytic orchids grow on some other surface instead of soil collecting moisture and other nutrients from the air. Terrestrial or ground orchids grow directly in soil with proper underground root systems. Orchids belong to the orchidaceae family and have 800 known genera over 25000 species and over 100000 hybrids and cultivars.
If you are an orchid lover you must have encountered the epidendrum orchid somewhere. The smallest orchid was initially mistaken for a fungus and is only half a millimeter. They are found all over the world except in antartica. Cymbidium orchids commonly known as boat orchids may have small flowers compared to some orchid varieties but their multiple flower spikes ensure a satisfying display.
The different types vary extremely in size weight and color. Lithophytic orchids grow in rocks. The three basic types depending on their growing habits are. Orchids and orchid hybrids can be purple white red orange deep blue pink or yellow or any combination of those colors.
These orchids typically have a tall reed like stem which the roots emerge from.