Complete list of orchid varieties

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1. Orchid

2. Epiphytic orchid

3. Saprophytic orchid

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According to current incomplete statistics, there are more than 700 genera and more than 20,000 species of orchids in the world. According to their living habits, they are divided into terrestrial orchids, epiphytic orchids, and saprophytic orchids. Earth-growing orchid is relatively common and is divided into spring orchid, cymbidium, jianlan, molan orchid and cold orchid. Epiphytic orchids are semi-parasitic plants and are customarily called ocean orchids. Saprophytic orchids have no green leaves and bloom from June to August.

1. Orchid

1. Earth-growing orchids

Earth-growing orchids are commonly cultivated at home. They are relatively common and are divided into the following categories:

1. Chunlan: it is the most common orchid in my country. One of the varieties with the longest cultivation history, it blooms from February to March, has a fragrant aroma, and changes in color greatly. Song Mei, Wan Zi, Lao Shi Yuan, Wang Zi, etc. are all its categories.

2. Cymbidium: It is widely distributed, with roots Thick and long, the color of the flowers is mostly yellow-green or emerald green. Da Yi Pin, Bright Green, Duan Hui Mei, etc. are all varieties that belong to it.

3. Jianlan: also called Four Seasons Orchid, the stem It is strong and tall, with green leaves, numerous flowers and a very strong fragrance. Flowers can be seen from May to December. It contains many traditional famous products, generally divided into two categories: Caixin and Suxin.

4. Molan: also called New Year Orchid, The leaves are dark green and shiny. The flowers come in a variety of colors and bloom from January to March.

5. Cold orchid: the flowers are relatively thin. , and it will grow longer, and the flowering period is from October to December.

2. Epiphytic Orchid

This type of plant is semi-parasitic and grows dependent on other plants. It is also called tropical orchid and is customarily called ocean orchid. Phalaenopsis, dendrobium orchid, oncidium, etc. all fall into this category.

3. Saprophytic orchid

This It grows on the ground, but has no green leaves. The scape is relatively upright and purple-red in color. The flowering period is from June to August.

2. Epiphytic orchid

3. Saprophytic orchid

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