Cultural notes. 

When it comes to orchid growing, no two growers will agree 100% on how any orchid should be grown.  It is sort of equivalent to asking someone how to mix a dry martini.  Most orchids will tolerate a range of treatments, which may vary under different conditions (IE tem-perature, watering frequency, light intensity, etc.).

Guides with names starting with 'FO' are mine, and contain a combi- nation of how I grow, and what I think would be the easiest approach for the home grower.  You are welcome to download & print this material.

Guides starting with 'AOS' come from The American Orchid Society.  

FO, Cattleya

FO, Cymbidium

FO, Dendrobium (Australian & nobile)

FO, Miltoniopsis & Oncidium

FO, Paphiopedilum & Phalaenopsis

FO, Paphs & Phrags, detailed table

FO, Phragmipedium

FO, Vanda & Sarcochilus


AOS, Cattleya

AOS, Cymbidium

AOS, Dendrobiums

AOS, Lycaste

AOS, Miltoniopsis

AOS, Oncidium

AOS, Paphiopedilum

AOS, Phalaenopsis

AOS, Vanda