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What do orchids symbolize? What do orchids mean in countries like China or Japan? Find out the meaning of orchids and their different colors.

If you are partial to pink orchids, you should check out our list of the best pink orchids to add to your orchid collection.

Check out our comprehensive list of the different types of orchids. The photos and descriptions are sure to be useful and we’ve linked to our orchid care sheets if you want to read more about each beautiful plant.

Selenipedium orchids are extremely rare. They’re difficult but very rewarding to cultivate and maintain. Gardening level: Expert.

The Mexipedium is a small, creeping orchid that does very well in warm, humid environments with bright, early light.

Paphiopedilums are hardy and easy to grow orchids that do very well indoors or in greenhouses as well as outside.

If you are an orchid grower with experience and you want a challenge, check out Epidendrum orchids.

Neofinetia orchids are prized in Japan, and they're widely considered to be the perfect orchid specimen from their flower to their roots.

Lycaste orchids are prized for their very bright, showy flowers and their relatively easy cultivation needs.

Cochleanthes are a very good orchid to have in your orchid collection together with Phaleonopsis orchids.

Psychopsis orchids have butterfly-looking blooms, and they're considered relatively easy to cultivate.

Do you want orchids that bloom week after week? Check out the fast growing Restrepias.

Sobralias are a very large orchid species that is prized for the foliage as well as the flowers it produces.

Stanhopeas are a unique orchid that likes to grow through the bottom of its basket and hang down.

Spathoglottis orchids grow quite easily in gardens especially in tropical climes like Hawaii, and they are constantly in flower.

Cattleya Orchids are one of most well-known orchid species available, and they're very easy for beginners to grow.

Cymbidiums are a huge favorite with orchid growers, in part because of their showy flowers, but it takes some know-how to induce blooming. 

If you live in a place that gets a lot of sunshine, Dendrobium orchids might be just for you.

Encyclia orchids produce an octopus-looking flower that varies significantly in size, and they're best suited for intermediate cultivators.

Pleiones are a vibrant and hardy orchid species that grow indoors and outdoors very easily, and they're perfect for beginners.

If you have a thing for small and unusual plants, you're likely to fall in love with Pleurothallis Orchids

The Phragmipedium Orchid is a water-loving species that can grow to huge proportions with the right growing conditions.

The Phaius Orchid is a beautiful and slow-growing orchid that can grow to huge levels with the proper conditions.

Mormodes produce large, odd-shaped, fragrant flowers and they're easy for beginning gardeners.

Coryanthes is an odd-shaped orchid that traps unsuspecting bees into its aromatic bucket. This is a great orchid to grow if you like unique plants. 

Coelogyne are a varied, beautiful, low-maintenance orchid that thrives in cooler weather conditions.

Do you fancy taking care of a carnivorous plant? The Bulbophyllum has somewhat of a stink but it is loved by many orchid growers.

Cycnoches are orchids with very dramatic blooms. Not only that, you'll have fun guessing whether you have a male or a female plant.

Bletillas are an excellent hardy orchid with bright, showy flowers that are perfect for beginner gardeners.

Cypripediums are a hardy breed of slipper orchid that do very well in cooler conditions with minimal maintenance.