A very diverse tribe with a wide range of cultural needs. So many colors and flower shapes make this a worthwhile challenge. Cane type or Nobile Dendrobium Light: South or westwindow. Temperature: Warm days (75-95 degrees F) in spring and summer and cooler (45-65 degrees F) in the fall and winter. Moisture: Water thoroughly and [...]
Cattleya Orchid or “Catts” or the corsage orchid. Known as the “Queen of Orchids”with a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes,many with heavenly fragrances. Best of the “smell me” orchids. Flowers last 2-8 weeks,with some blooming 2-3 times a year. Light: West or South window with protection from hot afternoon sun. Summer outdoors in [...]
Phragmipedium Exotic looking flowers, some with petals up to two feet long and others with intense orange, pink, green, red, and some purple flowers. Flower last only 3-4 weeks, but will have 3-15 sequential flowers on each spike. Light: East, west, or south window Temperature: Cool nights (55-65 degrees F) and warm days (70-85 degrees [...]