Orchidaceae
The Orchidaceae family, or orchids, is one of the largest and most diverse plant families in the world, known for their intricate and exotic flowers. Orchids are admired for their beauty and variety, with species exhibiting a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and colors. These plants are incredibly adaptable, thriving in diverse environments from tropical rainforests to arid deserts.
Habitat: Orchids can be found in a wide range of habitats. Many species grow as epiphytes, clinging to trees in the humid canopies of tropical rainforests, where they capture moisture and nutrients from the air. Others thrive in temperate regions, growing in the ground or on rocks. Some orchids have even adapted to survive in harsh, dry environments, making them one of the most versatile plant families. Their ability to adapt to various climates and conditions contributes to their widespread distribution and ecological success.
Scaphyglottis punctulata
Scaphyglottis reflexa
Scelochilus hirtzii
Scelochilus luerae
Schoenorchis fragrans
Schomburgkia undulata xanthina
Scuticaria salesiana
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Scuticaria steelei
Sedirea japonica
Seidenfadenia mitrata
Selaginella speciosa mini
Selaginella umbrosa
Selenipedium aequinoctiale
Sievekingia reichenbachiana
Oncidium amazonicum
Oncidium eliae
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Oncidium morganii
Oncidium pichinchensis
Oncidium poikilostalix
Oncidium wallisoides
Sobralia aspera
Sobralia atropubescens
Sobralia atropubescens, is a terrestrial orchid from the humid mountain forests of Central and South America. It is characterized by its erect, can...
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Sobralia atropubescens light
Sobralia bimaculata
Successful cultivation of the stunning Sobralia bimaculata requires replicating its natural habitat conditions. Here are some essential cultural ti...
View full detailsSobralia fragrans
Sobralia fragrans is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid from Central and South American tropical forests, recognized for its erect, reed-like stems an...
View full detailsSobralia hirtzii
Sobralia hirtzii is a cool-to-warm growing species native to Ecuador. This terrestrial orchid features attractive, upright, cane-like stems with pl...
View full detailsSobralia kermesina
Sobralia kermesina, the Crimson Sobralia, is a terrestrial orchid endemic to Ecuador, typically found at high elevations. This cool-to-intermediate...
View full detailsSobralia kerryae
Sobralia klotzscheana
This is a large terrestrial orchid found in wet montane forests from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This hot-to-cool grower has stout, erect, cane-lik...
View full detailsSobralia luerorum
This is a cool-to-cold growing terrestrial or epiphytic species from the eastern slopes of the Andes (1300–2500 meters). It features stout, erect, ...
View full detailsSobralia macrophylla
Sobralia macrophylla, meaning "large-leafed Sobralia," is a medium-sized, orchid often found as an epiphyte or terrestrial near waterfalls and rive...
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Sobralia pulcherrima
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This beautiful orchid is an epiphytic or terrestrial species. It is a large plant with thin, cane-like stems and pleated leaves, and its name, pulc...
View full detailsSobralia turkeliae
This orchid is a terrestrial or lithophytic species. It is a large plant with thin, cane-like stems and pleated leaves, known for its tall canes wh...
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