An epiphytic or lithophytic orchid. One folded, conical leaf (to 5 1/2 inches long). The pseudobulbs can be conical, ovoid or pear-shaped. Flowers in spring. Indoors, use epiphytic orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, […]

An epiphytic or lithophytic orchid. Two folded, lance-shaped leaves (to 12 inches) grow from cone-shaped, inverted pseudobulbs. One to two fragrant flowers appear in autumn. Indoors, use epiphytic orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, […]

An epiphytic or lithophytic orchid. One folded, lance-shaped leaf (8 to 12 inches) grows from the conical pseudobulb. Flowers from winter to spring. Indoors, use epiphytic orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, full light […]

An epiphytic or lithophytic orchid. One folded, lance-shaped leaf (2 to 8 inches) grows from the conical pseudobulb. Flowers in summer. Indoors, use epiphytic orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, full light in winter. […]

A terrestrial or lithophytic orchid. One folded, lance-shaped leaf (4 to 6 inches) grows from the conical pseudobulb. Flowers in winter and spring. Indoors, use epiphytic orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, full light […]

A terrestrial or lithophytic orchid. One folded, lance-shaped leaf (to 5 1/2 inches) grows from the spherical pseudobulb. Flowers in spring. Indoors, use epiphytic orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, full light in winter. […]

A terrestrial or lithophytic orchid. One folded, lance-shaped leaf (to 5 1/2 inches) grows from the spherical pseudobulb. Flowers in spring. Indoors, use epiphytic orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, full light in winter. […]

A terrestrial or lithophytic orchid. One elliptic leaf (to 7 inches) grows from a large, pear-shaped pseudobulb. Flowers in mid-to-late winter. Indoors, use terrestrial orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, full light in winter. […]

An epiphytic orchid. One folded, lance-shaped leaf (to 10 inches long) grows from the conical pseudobulb. Flowers in spring. Indoors, use epiphytic orchid potting mix in shallow pans, with bright, filtered light in summer, full light in winter. Requires moderate […]

Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types of bamboo. Runner types send out underground stems to varying distances and send up vertical shoots. […]