So What Kinds Of  Orchids Are Great For Beginners To Grow?

We all have to start somewhere.  Growing orchids can be a little tricky, but it is extremely rewarding once you learn how.  The easiest way to be successful is to learn what kinds of orchids are best for you to start with.  There are various kinds of orchids that are considered easy to care for and that will give every beginner the confidence to grow more and more orchids.

One kind of orchid that is extremely easy to grow for the beginner is Comnara Wildcat.  When growing this kind of orchid the biggest consideration is always on the amount of light you provide in your orchid care.  Comnara Wildcat are in the Oncidium Intergeneric orchid kingdom.  These kinds of orchids will not only rouse your confidence by producing breathtaking blooms but they are also very fragrant and the flowers will stay around long enough to ensure your confidence.  Some last up to 3 months.  This makes Comnara Wildcat orchids the perfect kind of orchid for a beginner.

Oncidium Sharry Baby Orchids are also from this species.  If you are on a diet, this orchid is not for you because it smells of chocolate when it blooms.  But they are beautiful and a great kind of orchid for beginners. These two orchids bloom several times each year.  

Another kind of orchid that is a good place to start are those from the Group.  These kinds of orchids are easy to grow but do need specific orchid care when it comes to light.  Caring for these orchids also includes preparing a special area because with proper care they tend to grow quite large.  The only drawback to these kinds of orchids is they have a shorter blooming period.  But for a beginner, they are a great investment of your time.

Phragmepediums require specific orchid care when it comes to their light.  These kinds of orchids require bright light for longer than many of the other kinds of orchids.  They too are easier to grow, but following orchid growing tips relating to fertilizing and watering is necessary for their proper care.  This type of orchid tends to have leaves that turn brown when over fertilized.

The vanda orchids are a versatile group of orchids normally easy to grow and in many types of different situations. They are as happy up a tree as they are in the ground or on a rock.
Using sponge rock or cork board you can easily recreate these environments.

There are also two more kinds of orchids that are more than suitable for the beginner.  and  hybrids are incredibly sturdy windowsill orchids that are sure to reward the beginner with beautiful and prominent flowers.  This kind of orchid requires about as much light as an African violet and they adapt well to variant humidity levels. 

Probably the biggest ingredient in the orchid care of these types is to watch how much water you give them.  Overwatering can cause water to build up in their crowns.  Since this species also has psuedobulbs an important orchid growing tip is not to under water them either.  One thing that will help out the beginner is that these kinds of orchids will quickly alert you to a nutrient problem with defects in the leaves and roots so the beginner may be able to catch their mistake.

With so many kinds of orchids it is difficult to choose which ones to start with.  By taking care of orchids listed above your chances of success will increase.  Taking care of orchids should be a fun and involved activity and the learning you can gain from these easy kinds of orchids will enable you to tackle more difficult variations down the road.