Ballerina orchid is the popular name of the species Caladenia melanema. This orchid is native to Western Australia, specifically near Lake Altham in Mallee. There are many curious orchids in the world. Some are extremely rare, others have a different coloration. But the Ballerina orchid is different because it doesn’t stand out for these reasons. … Read more
Considered the world’s largest forest, the Amazon is home to hundreds of orchid species, most of which are small or miniature in size. Additionally, new species are discovered almost every year. Keep reading this article, because you’ll get to see some native orchids of the Amazon. 1 – Warczewiczella amazonica The Warczewiczella amazonica was already … Read more
Anguloa orchids form a very small genus of only 9 species. The most famous species in this genus is Anguloa uniflora. They are found in South America in the following countries: Colombia Ecuador Peru Bolivia Venezuela This genus was discovered in 1794 by Ruiz López and José Antônio Pávon. The name was a tribute to … Read more
Laelia is a genus of orchids with 24 accepted species, mainly native to Brazil and Mexico. These orchids are famous among cultivators for their flowers, which exhibit a wide variety of colors and forms. In the past, several other Brazilian species were also considered Laelias, but gradually, their classification changed to the genus Cattleya. Continue … Read more
Maxillaria orchids belong to the Orchidaceae family. The name Maxillaria comes from Latin and means “jaw,” because the lips and columns of this orchid resemble mandibles. These orchids have various common names, for example: Tiger orchid Spider orchid Technical Curiosity: They are orchids considered epiphytic, meaning they live on trees in their natural habitats. As … Read more
Phragmipedium orchids are terrestrial plants, originating from Central and South America. They are known for their large and colorful flowers, which are often compared to ballet shoes. Despite sharing the nickname “slipper,” Phragmipedium orchids are different from Paphiopedilum orchids. In this article, you will learn about the characteristics of species in this genus and also … Read more
Miltonia orchids were discovered in 1837 by John Lindley and there are currently 12 epiphytic species (living on trees) cataloged. The name Miltonia was given in honor of the Englishman Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam. He, besides being an orchid enthusiast, was also Viscount of Milton, hence known as Lord Fitzwilliam Milton. Miltonia orchids are not very large, … Read more