9 plants
Orchids: 9 Orchid Care Guides
Epiphytic flowering plants that grow in bark or moss rather than soil, and need airy roots.
Blue Vanda
Vanda coerulea
Orchid
Cambria Orchid
Vuylstekeara 'Cambria'
Orchid
Corsage Orchid
Cattleya spp.
Orchid
Dancing Lady Orchid
Oncidium spp.
Orchid
Lady's Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum spp.
Orchid
Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis amabilis
Orchid
Nobile Dendrobium
Dendrobium nobile
Orchid
Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp.
Orchid
Pansy Orchid
Miltoniopsis spp.
Orchid
About this list
Orchids rot quickly in dense, wet potting mix. Use bark-based media and let roots dry between waterings.
Quick answers
How often do orchids need watering?
The most common schedule among these 9 plants is every 1-2 weeks, but check each plant's own guide because needs vary with light, pot size and season.
What light do orchids prefer?
The most common light need among these plants is bright, indirect.
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