Orchid Types

• Epiphytic orchids

Growing orchids grow a ride on other trees without harming the host plant and the need light shade from the sun. Orchid roots absorb nutrients from the rain, fog and the surrounding air. Example: Cattleya sp., Dendrobiumsp.,

•   Terrestrial orchids

Orchid that grows in the ground and requires direct sunlight. roots take food from the soil. Example: Vanda sp.

•   Saprophyte orchid

Orchids that grow in media containing humus or dried leaves, and need little sunlight. This type does not have leaves and chlorophyll. Example: Goodyera sp.

•   Litofit orchids

Orchids that grow on rocks or rocky soil, and resistant to full sunlight. Orchid is taking food from the rain, air, humus. Example: Paphiopedilum sp.