Top Ten Orchid Families

Cattleya

Orchids are the largest known family of plants and it is invidious to select a top ten. Each genus below has several or even thousands of species and numerous hybrids so treat this list as a taster to the world of top Orchids.

  1. Phalaenopsis or Moth Orchids
  2. Dendrobium
  3. Cymbidium Boat Orchids
  4. Cattleya
  5. Paphiopedilum – Slipper Orchids
  6. Oncidium – Dancing Lady Orchids
  7. Ponerorchis hardy orchids
  8. Ondontoglossum Tiger Orchid
  9. Miltoniopsis
  10. Pleiones -  Windowsill Orchid

See also Wild Orchids in Britain

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