Although they are common here, I’ve heard that is not the case in other countries? Is this true? Either way, I would highly recommend trying to get your hands on a couple. They are such a treat!

They do enjoy cooler conditions and can withstand a few negative degrees, though no frost and not for extended periods of time. I think California is like this? (Not entirely sure). Mine grow in light shade with a bit of dappled afternoon sun ☀️ and they like to stay moist all year round:)

Psa: None of my Sarcochilus grow in this greenhouse. I simply took them in there to photograph:)

This was a rare specimen we managed to get our hands on; Dinema polybulbon. We sold an established specimen. The lady was insistent on buying them. We guessed that she was a fellow hobbyists and would love to have this added to her collection.

Fortunately, we did seperate a rhizome or two. Nevertheless, when we received this picture on our inbox, it was NOT pleasant.

Orchids are beautiful! The appeal is clear as day. However, it's important to remember they're still living organism that's been taken from their native environment. They require care and human intervention.

Here's some takeaway from this incident:

1. Water thoroughly. Misting is not enough.

2. More light doesn't always mean better. Sun exposure is great, but too much and you risk burning your plant, especially if you don't water them.

3. Ask the people who grew them. A lot of people I've met in nursery are lovely and willing to share their knowledge if asked politely. They too enjoy when people take good care of the plant they just bought.

4. Don't be drawn simply by the price tag or "rare" specimen remark. It's all goes down the drain if you don't take care of them properly. We value certain specimen for their characteristic, one that can only shine when the plant is happy.

I went to return a basically dead plant and got this. What is wrong with me? Why can't I be normal and buy those stupid "pretty" plants. Why am I drawn to the dead n dying in hopes I can save it 😭

over 30 flowers, mint scent strong and nice,

Psa: I have absolutely zero drawing experience. I simply drew what I saw and I think they turned out quite well!

-Caleana major
-Diuris punctata
-Thelymitra carnea
-Caladenia moschata
-Thelymitra peniculata
-Thelymitra ixioides

big and super fragrant at night

Miltoniopsis Lillian Nakamoto

First epiphytic orchids I've ever gotten. I bought them already mounted on cork bark with lots of happy roots. They are under a 20W grow bulb in a temporary isolation tank before they go to their home in my terrarium setup

Humidity is good but they might need more circulation since this container is only partially uncovered for some air exchange

Anyway just joining this reddit and getting into orchids!

I’m so happy that this orchid (Rhyncattleanthe Nell Hammer) bloomed, but I found teeny tiny snails on this orchid and another one- therefore I’m sure there are more….. I already ordered this snail bait, but have heard mixed reviews. Does anyone have any tried and true methods to get rid of these little devils?

This was sold to me as a Coelogyne cristata, although it is quite different from my other C. cristata. Just a different phenotype, or a different species / hybrid?

It is growing new pseudobulbs, but the new leaf tips keep browning, as pictured. I keep it fairly moist, as with my other Coelogynes. I am wondering if it is a water issue. I'm in the PNW, and all of my other orchids seem fine with the water straight from the tap. So, what is this, and why are the leaves browning? Thanks!

I bought this beautiful Vanilla Orchid Imperialis and it arrived today. As I was unboxing it, a leaf fell out of the packaging. I’m not sure if it came off the plant, soil or just the packaging.

It definitely looks like a vanilla orchid leaf although I had no idea they could grow roots like this? Everything feels dry and definitely not plump. It almost feels artificial lol.

Could this grow into a new plant? Or is a node or something needed? I know that it’s very common for leafs to root in nature despite not being able to continue growing as a full plant.

Any help would be amazing!

I just received this cattleya from a nursery and I wanted to see if any Cattleya experts out there have any tips for me. Its no my first cattleya, but this is the first one I got that looks healthy and its in flowering size so I dont want to mess it up. What should I do to make sure it flowers a soon as it wants to flower? I live in Scotland, room is usually at a little bit less than 18°C and 15°C at night, about 78% humidity constant.

Its a Rhyncholaeliocattleya Hsinying Scarlet 'Cherry'. I want to water it (rainwater) and i was wondering if it would be good to repot it as it looks like it has some spanum moss in the center + some dead roots on the top soil + top layer fell so the plant is unstable in the pot; but not sure if that would make it not flower.

First blooms on my D. Thai pearl!

Kept in an greenhouse cabinet with temps 72-75 F during the day and 65-68 F at night, with humidity between 70-90%

As the title suggests.
My Phal Schilleriana has that one root tip that started to rot. All the other look fine.

Should I take it out of the pot and cut it…or just let it be?

Thank you!

it’s blooming season! most of these are first reblooms. the bulbo lilacinum i’ve had for quite a while and this is its first bloom.

About a year ago, I received this orchid from a free bin in front of a flower shop which had a terminal spike. In my care it has sprouted a basal keiki, and is finally in bloom. It is absolutely gorgeous, does anyone know the name of this color? :-)

Four in bloom this week. Zone 8b, NE Louisiana.

Hello good people of reddit, from Turkiye. I am kind of novice to orchid care, for about one year. These tiny orchids in tiny pots, one with three keikis, and the other one with a basal keiki (I think) were given to a friend as a gift about six months ago. They are in an office settlement, on a north facing window (unfortunately only option), I am their primary caregiver:) Are they miniature plants or is it like this because of the pots are so small? Keikis were the same when they came, but they grew some leaves and roots. Should I repot them or should I wait? Also should I seperate the three keikis, will they do any harm to the little mother?