New At Growing Orchids? Here Are the Most Popular Orchids for Beginners!

Here Are the Most Popular Orchids for Beginners!

Oh! I sure see how you are looking at me right now. You are scared to try to grow orchids even though you know you would love to. This is new territory for you.

Don't fret. Here are a few types of orchids that are simple to care for and that beginners love to grow. These orchids are the ones that are ideal to learn on while being new to growing orchids.

So where to begin?

Let me introduce you to Oncidium Intergenerics. These are highly recommended to newcomers of the art of orchid cultivation. Many species of these bloom more than once a year and are quite aromatic. They do require light among other things. The Comnara Wildcat is one of the species in this group. It is reported to be the number simplest orchid to grow and care for. The blooms are long lasting, up to 3 months! Think of that!

Oncidium Sharry Baby is one of the other species and this one has blooms that are chocolate scented. This one blooms many times yearly.

Others that are rewarding to grow are only specific ones of the Cattleya group. They are also easy to care for. The big problem with this group is that they need so much light that you need to probably add a grow light. You also need to know that some of the Cattleya group grow quite big if you are considering growing them.

They do bloom for a lesser amount of time but their beauty makes up for it, it is well worth the trouble growing these.

Phragmepediums are another beginner friendly orchid to grow. These do have a requirement for a lot of light that is bright compared to other orchids. Their watering and fertilization needs are a bit more delicate too.

When trying to grow this one you may see that the leaves turn an ugly brown. When this happens it is usually due to you fertilizing too much and it can build up.

Before shopping for your orchids, there are a couple of more kinds you need to learn
about. The hybrids of phalaenopsis and paphiopedilum are worth knowing about. These are the absolute best for the novice orchid grower. Why you ask? These are the best due to the fact that they bloom (quite good!) in most window light conditions that you can have.

Not a lot of light is required to grow these two species (about the same as is needed for African Violets). They are also well suited to most any humidity level.

Be careful not to over water with these species. The water wind up in their crowns. But beware of under watering also. These species of orchids are not equipped with pseudobulbs which happen to nourish other orchids.

These 2 species store their nutrients and moisture in their roots and leaves. This makes a nutrient deficiency or other problem to show up fairly fast... in some instances too fast to correct the situation.

There it is. A few of the orchids that are the simplest for the beginner to grow. You have absolutely no excuse now to pick up the wonderfully rewarding floral experience.