How many kinds of orchids are there and what are their characteristics?

How many kinds of orchids are there

There are many kinds of orchids, about two thousand species, different varieties of their growth environment, flower color, plant shape is also different. More common in daily life are Cymbidium, Cymbidium, Jian Orchid, Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cymbidium, Phalaenopsis and so on.

II. Introduction of individual varieties

1. Chunlan: most of these plants grow in places where the sun is not very strong in the woods, such as places with slopes in the woods are more suitable for its growth. Its flowers are of a special color, mostly green or light yellowish brown, with a faint aroma, with oval or oblong petals that usually bloom between January and March.

2. Phalaenopsis: most of these plants grow in the tropics, so they like the environment with high temperature. Too low temperature is not conducive to plant growth. 15-20 ℃ is the most favorable temperature for plant growth. Plants may die if the temperature is lower than 5 ℃. Most of its flowers are white, the petals are nearly semicircular, the pedicels are slender and green, and the flowering period is from April to June.

3. Hanging orchid: this kind of plant likes to live in a warm and humid environment, but the light should not be too strong. If you plant it, you should choose the soil with good drainage and more nutrients. Its florescence is in May, the flowers are mostly white, the petals are irregular, and the pedicels are short; its leaves are slender, slightly yellow in the middle, and green on both sides.