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Cattleya (CAT-lee-uh) Colorful, flamboyant and much sought after, Cattleyas  have some of the largest single orchid blooms.

Cymbidium (sim-BID-ee-um) Also known as the boat orchid, Cymbidium orchids are large evergreen plants with “strappey”, grass-like leaves.

Dendrobium (den-DROH-bee-um) There are hundreds of species of Dendrobium. This page covers Dendrobium Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium kingianum.

Miltonia (mil-TOE-nee-uh) Miltonia  are part of the Odontoglossum alliance and, whilst plants tend to be smaller than other Odontoglossums, their flowers are large, colourful and quite often scented.

Odontoglossum Alliance (oh-DON-to-gloss-um) Odontoglossum , and their close relatives, make up this highly attractive group of orchids.  They include:  Miltonia, Brassia, Oncidium, Wilsonara, Cambria , Odontoglossum, Vuylstekeara, Maclellanara and Zygopetalum.

Paphiopedilum and Cypripedium (paf-e-o-PED-e-lum and sip-rip-EED-e-um) Commonly known as slipper orchids, they are easily recognisable by the shape of the flower. These species make ideal houseplants

Phalaenopsis (fal-en-OP-sis) Commonly known as the moth orchid, the ultimate house plant, Phalaenopsis are easy to grow in centrally heated homes and flower for an incredibly long time.

Vanda Alliance Another easy to grow group, Vandas and Ascocendas are the sun loving relative of Phalaenopsis, enjoying similar conditions but requiring a lot more light.

Zygopetalum (zi-go-pet-a-lum) Zygopetalum are part of the Odontoglossum Alliance and require similar conditions.