What are Orchids?

• Orchids is the common name for the family, Orchidaceae.
• It is the largest family of the flowering plants, and the name is derived from the genus Orchis.
• There are 880 genera and nearly 22,000 accepted species, but the exact number is unknown since classification differs greatly in the academic world.
• The largest genera are Bulbophyllum (2,000 species), Epidendrum (1,500 species), Dendrobium (1,400 species) and Pleurothallis (1,000 species).

Find out more at our Orchids Culture Guide.

  Shipping for Orchids
We strive to present the best plants possible to our customers and we have managed to please many who have ordered from us with our special packaging.

• Overseas customers will receive their plants bare rooted whereas locals can have their plants potted.
• Plants will be packed with high quality sphagnum moss and sealed in bags to retail humidity when necessary.
• Dormant tubers will be wrapped in moist sphagnum.