A group from which many hybrid genera have been produced is the sub-tribe Laeliniiae. This includes the natural genera of Cattleya, Laelia and Brassavola among others. All these interbreed with such ease, and so many hybrids have been raised, that there are more intergeneric than specific hybrids.
Encyclia cochleata was the first tropical orchid to flower in Great Britain. It did so in 1786 at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
They require immediate greenhouse conditions where possible, but will also succeed in a warm, sunny room or sun lounge. They require plenty of light, without strong sunlight, and most have a resting period for part of the winter.
This species is a high-altitude plant found growing epiphytically in the Andes. The few plants in cultivation succeed in a cool airy greenhouse with conditions as similar as possible to the homeland. Its specific name means literally 'golden wings' and refers to the two lateral petals which are golden yellow spotted with brown.
The most popular orchids are undoubtedly the more showy types. Although the number of these is huge, there are, nevertheless, far more species which are less showy and held to be of lesser interest to the average orchid grower.
As amongst the larger orchids there are those which mimic bees, butterflies and other insects, so in the miniature varieties can be found mimicry of the smaller insects, beetles, ants and so on. The genus Pleurothallis is typical of this. It is a large genus, often overlooked, but fascinating when the beautiful or sometimes bizarre minute flowers are examined.
Encyclia cochleata was the first tropical orchid to flower in Great Britain. It did so in 1786 at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
They require immediate greenhouse conditions where possible, but will also succeed in a warm, sunny room or sun lounge. They require plenty of light, without strong sunlight, and most have a resting period for part of the winter.
This species is a high-altitude plant found growing epiphytically in the Andes. The few plants in cultivation succeed in a cool airy greenhouse with conditions as similar as possible to the homeland. Its specific name means literally 'golden wings' and refers to the two lateral petals which are golden yellow spotted with brown.
The most popular orchids are undoubtedly the more showy types. Although the number of these is huge, there are, nevertheless, far more species which are less showy and held to be of lesser interest to the average orchid grower.
As amongst the larger orchids there are those which mimic bees, butterflies and other insects, so in the miniature varieties can be found mimicry of the smaller insects, beetles, ants and so on. The genus Pleurothallis is typical of this. It is a large genus, often overlooked, but fascinating when the beautiful or sometimes bizarre minute flowers are examined.
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