Top Ten
While there are thousands to choose from, here are the top ten types of orchids according to price, length of bloom, ease to care for and aesthetics.
Moth Orchid
Moth orchids are some of the least expensive, and most common orchids available. Blooms can last for up to four months. This orchid flowers in shades of white, pink, red, green, yellow, orange, and purple. They do best in temperatures of 61-66°F and are rated easy to care for. |
Dendrobium Orchid
This type of orchid are a staple in bouquets, producing blooms that can last up to a month. Flowers vary from white to purple, pink, and even green. They do best in temperatures from 50 -70°F and are rated easy to care for. |
Oncidium Orchid
Oncidium orchids produces clusters of 50 or more smaller flowers. Flowers bloom once a year in shades of yellow, purple, red, pink, and white, with contrasting markings. This type of orchid does best in temperatures of 50-75°F and are rated moderate in ease of care.
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Cymbidium Orchid
Cymbidium orchids produces long-lasting flowers in winter or early spring. Blooms can range from white and cream to many shades of rose and pink, yellow, green, brown and red. They do best in temperatures of 50-70°F and are rated easy of care. |
Lady slippers Orchid
Lady slippers orchids are made distinct from other orchids due to their pouch. Flowers bloom in mid-late summer in a variety of colors. This type of orchid does best in temperatures from 50 to 70F and is rated moderate in ease of care. |
Cattleya Orchid
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The cattleya orchid produces fragrant blooms and comes in a variety of colors such as red, pink, white, yellow, and orange. They bloom twice a year and the flowers lasts for weeks. They do best in temperatures of 50-70°F. They rate easy to care for. |
Vanda Orchid
Vanda Orchids do best in a hanging basket rather than a closed-in pot because of their need for sufficient aeration around their roots. The flowers blooms in rich hues such as pinks and blues and last for weeks. This type of orchid does best in temperatures of 65° F or higher and rate moderate-difficult in ease of care. |
Nun Orchid
This type of orchid flowers in the winter, producing clusters of purple, brown, and white flowers on stems to 3 feet tall. It does best in temperatures of 60-80°F and rates average in ease to care for. |
Odontoglossum Orchid
These flowers are usually last for weeks and are quite large and brightly colored. They do best in temperatures of 50-70°F. They rate moderate in ease of care.
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Miltonia Orchid
In addition to the impressive appearance of the flower, the Miltonia orchid also gives a pleasant fragrance. It does best in temperatures of 75-80°F.They rate moderate in ease of care. |