Orchid Growers Resources

English Common Names for Some Orchids

The common name for an orchid may actually be used for many different orchid species. Here is a list of the English Common Names of Orchids with their Scientific or Latin Names

You may have the scientific name for an orchid and wonder what the common name could be. Here is a list of Orchids by Latin or Botanical Names with their English Common Names

Fragrant Orchids

Orchids are beautiful but one is especially nice if it is also fragrant. Some orchids are only fragrant at certain times of the day or night. Which orchids are scented?

Long and Frequently Blooming Orchids

Some orchids give you an immense reward by holding their flowers for an extended period or by blooming several times in the year. Here is a list of some of those special orchids.

Essays by Ingrid Schmidt-Ostrander

Ingrid Schmidt-Ostrander, a long time member of the Victoria Orchid Society and an AOS judge has written many short articles over the years on a variety of topics. Here are those essays for you to enjoy.

Orchid Discussion Forums

A discussion forum is a website where you may converse with other enthusiasts on selected topics or just visit in on previous discussions. Here is a list of some orchid forums to get you started.

Magazines and Other Publications on Orchids

There are many newsletters and other publications around the world devoted to orchids. Here is a list of Orchid Periodicals.