What are some popular types of orchids?
orchids are a beautiful and exotic family of flowers. There are many types of orchids that are classified into genera according to their physical characteristics. People who grow orchids for a hobby or earn a living are often very enthusiastic about it and have expanded this enthusiasm into a larger world by introducing orchids into many households. Some of the most popular types of orchids are Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Oncidium and Falaenopsis.
Cattleyas have large flowers, which are usually 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) and have a sweet, fine aroma. As a result, in combination with their long flowering life, it is popular as a cut flower, making them one of the most popular types of orchids between the florist. For this reason, Cattley was nicknamed "The Corsage Orchid". They are also large plants, grow from 2.5 to 3.5 feet (0.76 to 1.07 meters) Tall. They bloom at the end of summer and early autumn, with flowers that appear in bundles of 8 to 12 and last about two months. ProtrudingOže family dendrobium contains the largest number of orchid species, dendrobium come in a wide range of colors and shapes.
Another of the popular types of orchids is Phalaenopsis, which is nicknamed the "The Moth Orchid" because of its wing and the fact that its flowers are often white. Flowers come in various other colors such as pink, striped pink and white, red and white, spotted pink or purple and yellow. They are perhaps the most popular of different types of orchids because they are easily grown in warm homes, while most orchids require colder temperatures than most people can live comfortably.
oncidiums bloom in large abundance on spikes that are 3 feet (1 meter) or longer. They have the nickname "Dancing Ladies" because the fans of the lower sepal are like women's dress during dance. Their flowers are smaller, because each plant produces so much, but they are very striking. Are usually yellowé with red -brown spots, but can also be red and white.
Another type of orchid is a family related to oncidium, which contains many people created hybrids. They are called onicidium because they were made by crossing oncidia with other families. They differ in size, shape, color and the number of flowers on the plant.