About Orchids

Spathoglottis, The Garden Orchids

Spathoglottis, The Garden Orchids

  Have you always wanted a lush tropical garden filled with beautiful orchid plants in full bloom? Spathoglottis orchids might just be what you are looking for. Read on to learn more. Spathoglottis Orchids Fast Facts Botanical Name: Spathoglotis (Spath-o-GLOT-tis)Abbreviation in horticulture: Spa.Etymology of the orchid genus name: From the Greek words “spathe” and “glotta,” which means flower tongue because of the shape of its...

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Anguloa Orchids, the Tulip Orchids

Anguloa Orchids, the Tulip Orchids

Fast Facts Anguloa Orchids Botanical Name: Anguloa (An-gyoo-LOW-ah)Abbreviation: Ang.The etymology of the orchid genus' name: It was named in honor of Francisco de Angulo, a known orchid enthusiast from Peru.Common name or nickname: Tulip orchid or cradle orchidFamily: OrchidaceaeSubfamily: EpidendroideaeTribe: CymbidieaeSubtribe: MaxillariinaeNumber of recognized species: 9 distinct species and 4 natural hybridsType species: Anguloa uniflora Ruiz & Pavon 1798Origin/Distribution: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, and PeruGrowing...

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