Orchid varieties

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1. Common varieties

2. Introduction to typical varieties

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There are many varieties of orchids. According to incomplete statistics, there are at least 20,000 kinds of plants in the Orchidaceae family. They can be divided into epiphytic orchids, saprophytic orchids and terrestrial orchids according to their different lifestyles. Among them, the more common terrestrial orchids include spring orchids, cold orchids, etc., and the more common epiphytic orchids include phalaenopsis, cattleya, etc. While saprophytic orchids are less common, there are big root orchids, gastrodia elata, etc.

1. Common varieties

1. Common varieties

There are many varieties of orchids. According to incomplete statistical data, there are more than 20,000 species of orchids that have been discovered so far. According to different growth methods, these more than 20,000 varieties can be divided into epiphytic orchids that grow on moss or tree roots, terrestrial orchids that grow directly in the soil, and those that cannot perform photosynthesis and can only rely on fungi to provide nutrients. Saprophytic orchid.

2. Introduction to typical varieties

1. Chunlan: It is a relatively common terrestrial orchid and is distributed in many areas of my country. It has an elegant and pleasant light fragrance when it blooms, so it is very suitable for potting and keeping indoors.

2. Cold orchid: It is also a ground-growing orchid. It has a slender plant shape, graceful leaves, and is also very beautiful. Its biggest feature is that it blooms in the cold season, so it is called "cold orchid".

3. Phalaenopsis: It is an epiphytic type Orchids are named because their flowers resemble dancing butterflies. It is known as the "Queen of Orchids" and is an orchid of great ornamental value.

4. Molan: It is also called "New Year's Orchid" and is a popular variety in recent years. It is also a terrestrial orchid. Because its flowers are very beautiful, it is often kept at home for viewing.

2. Introduction to typical varieties

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