The biggest genera in the Orchid family are called Bulpophyllum, which has 2000 species. The next-largest genera are called Epidendrum with 1500 species. The third-largest genera are called Dendrobium at 1400 species. The fourth-largest genera are referred to as Pleurothallis, and they number 1000 species. The name “orchid” actually stems from a Greek word that literally means “testicle,” and the shape of the orchid’s root accounts for this naming etymology. The following list of links will provide even more information about the Orchid family.
Anguloa
Anguloa Dubia Website
This website provides visitors with a picture of an Anguloa Dubia along with classification information.
The Plant List: Anguloa
A list of species in Anguloa along with statistics about the accepted species.
Brassia
Basic Brassia Information
Distribution and pictures regarding the Brassia arcuigera are provided on this website.
Brassia Orchid Care
Watering, temperature, light, and potting tips for Brassia care.
Bulbophyllum
Orchid – Bulbophyllum
Information on the origin of the bulbophyllum and its growing conditions.
Catasetum
Catasetum Images
This website allows visitors to see the catasetum in different angles.
Dimorphism
Gender dimorphism in plants is discussed, and the catasetum is discussed as a prime example.
Catasetum summary
A summary of the catasetum is offered to site visitors, who can learn about its fruits and flowers.
Cattleya
Cattleya Orchid
A write-up on the cattleya provides details about its number of flowers and alternative names.
Disease
An examination of the different diseases that can hit the cattleya and what can be done about them.
Cymbidium
Instructions
This website provides visitors with instructions for caring for the Cymbidium.
Plant Virus
A brief look at the types of viruses that the Cymbidium is susceptible to.
Cybidium Care
An article about the Cymbidium features information on caring for it as well as clearing up myths about this orchid.
Dendrobium
Dendrobium Details
An analysis of the Dendrobium provides details about its care and background.
Query
An answer is provided to a question about the Dendrobium that relates to its care.
Apartment Life
A look at how the Dendrobium adapts to life inside an apartment.
Epidendrum
Epidendrum Photos
This website features pictures of the Epidendrum so people can view its colors and its shape.
Green-fly
Information about the Green-fly Orchid (Epidendrum conopseum) is shared with visitors.
Growing
An informational article that imparts knowledge of how easy it is to grow Epidendrum.
Laelia
Laelia purpurata Info
A history of the Laelia purpurata is provided.
Laelia anceps Photo
A picture of the Laelia anceps is provided so visitors can see its colors and shape.
All About the Laelia
The Laelia orchid species is explored, including information on how it was and is grouped.
Miltonia
Miltonia Photo
This website provides visitors with a vibrant photo of the Miltonia.
Photo Series
A series of photos of the Miltonia is featured on this website, from differing angles.
What’s a Miltonia?
An article that discusses tips for how to grow this orchid.
Oncidium
About the Oncidium
An article discusses how this type of orchid makes a good houseplant.
Picture Series
A series of images of the Oncidium highlight its colors and provide its classification.
Paphiopedilum
Close-up
This website features a close-up, color photograph of the Paphiopedilum.
Paphiopedilum General Information
General information on the Paphiopedilum is presented, such as how tall it gets and how its leaves grow.
Fact Sheet
A fact sheet about the Paphiopedilum gives information about humidity, watering and other essentials.
Phaius
Nun’s Orchid
This website provides information on Nun’s orchid (Phaius grandifolius), including details about its flowers.
Phaius Image
A photo of a Phaius is shown on this website, allowing visitors to see its colors and flowers.
Suggestions
Suggestions for the growing and the care of the Phaius are provided on this website.
Phalaenopsis
Growing Phalaenopsis
This introduction to growing Phalaenopsis explains how to grow the best of their kind.
Mass Market
An examination of what goes into developing this orchid for the mass market.
Moth Orchid
Fast facts about the Phalaenopsis sago lisa are presented in a succinct way.
Sophronitis
What’s a Sophronitis?
Basic details about a Sophronitis are communicated, such as where it is found.
The Culture of the Brazilian Sophronitis
An article from the American Orchid Society about the time when the Sophronitis genus a more distinct genus.
Vanda
Vanda Specifics
Specifics about the Vanda’s characteristics—such as temperature and their absorption of water—are detailed.
Vanda Details
Fundamental information about the Vanda is covered, which includes mentions of the type of flowers it produces.
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This article was published by Chad Kremp
