If we take a good look at the immense variety of different orchids and see that there are many thousands of known orchid species, it can be surprising for us to know that, basically, there are only two orchids types.
Indeed, all the orchids can be classified into two groups or orchids types: terrestrial orchids and aerial orchids.
Terrestrial orchids, as the name points out, are orchids that grow on the ground and therefore their roots remain under the surface of the soil.
Aerial orchids use to cling to branches or barks of trees, or even to rocks.
This type of orchids like airy places since the roots need air circulation in order to "breathe".
These orchids are called "epiphytes" or "epiphytic orchids".
Some examples of epiphytes are Dendrobiums, with more than 1000 different species, and Phalaenopsis orchids.
They are quite popular and with a little care and attention, they can grow and bloom very well in our garden.
As for the first type, the terrestrial orchids, Cymbidiums must be mentioned.
Cymbidium orchids grow on the ground, but they can also grow on barks of trees and rocks.
They could be categorized as semi-terrestrial.
Moreover, the 40 different species of Cymbidiums are very easy to grow and therefore they could be the best choice for starters.
In fact, Cymbidiums are very popular and they were among the first kinds of cultivated orchids since they display very beautiful flowers every year...
provided they are properly cared for.
As for the Dendrobiums and Phalaenopsis and other epiphytes, it must be said that, in spite of clinging to barks or branches, orchids are in no way parasites.
That is, they do not take the nourishment from the tree, but from the accumulated organic matter that deposits between its roots and the bark or branch of the tree.
Finally, and to those who long for growing fine aerial orchids in his garden, it is important to know that Dendrobiums and Phalaenopsis orchids thrive on an open environment with air circulation (but not drafts inside your home!).
Indeed, all the orchids can be classified into two groups or orchids types: terrestrial orchids and aerial orchids.
Terrestrial orchids, as the name points out, are orchids that grow on the ground and therefore their roots remain under the surface of the soil.
Aerial orchids use to cling to branches or barks of trees, or even to rocks.
This type of orchids like airy places since the roots need air circulation in order to "breathe".
These orchids are called "epiphytes" or "epiphytic orchids".
Some examples of epiphytes are Dendrobiums, with more than 1000 different species, and Phalaenopsis orchids.
They are quite popular and with a little care and attention, they can grow and bloom very well in our garden.
As for the first type, the terrestrial orchids, Cymbidiums must be mentioned.
Cymbidium orchids grow on the ground, but they can also grow on barks of trees and rocks.
They could be categorized as semi-terrestrial.
Moreover, the 40 different species of Cymbidiums are very easy to grow and therefore they could be the best choice for starters.
In fact, Cymbidiums are very popular and they were among the first kinds of cultivated orchids since they display very beautiful flowers every year...
provided they are properly cared for.
As for the Dendrobiums and Phalaenopsis and other epiphytes, it must be said that, in spite of clinging to barks or branches, orchids are in no way parasites.
That is, they do not take the nourishment from the tree, but from the accumulated organic matter that deposits between its roots and the bark or branch of the tree.
Finally, and to those who long for growing fine aerial orchids in his garden, it is important to know that Dendrobiums and Phalaenopsis orchids thrive on an open environment with air circulation (but not drafts inside your home!).
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