Genres

Bulbophyllum

By |2026-11-03T12:51:14+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: Most species are native to Southeast Asia, with a particularly large number found in New Guinea. It is also native to Africa and a small part of South America. Location: Any windowsill or sunroom. Shady in the summer, full sunlight in [...]

Dendrobium (Phalaenopsis group)

By |2026-11-03T12:51:17+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: From the Pacific Islands to northern Australia. It also grows well as an epiphyte and always thrives in an environment with a constant, even temperature, similar to the genus Phalaenopsis. Location: They need plenty of light. That's why a bright windowsill [...]

Phragmipedium

By |2026-11-03T12:51:20+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: In South and Central American countries, mostly in tropical regions. Some species grow at elevations of 1,500 to 1,800 meters and can be kept in cooler conditions during the winter. Phragmipedium orchids are strictly terrestrial orchids. Location: A shady spot in [...]

Maxillaria

By |2026-11-03T12:51:24+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: In the American tropics and subtropics. Grows almost exclusively as an epiphyte on trees. Location: Generally, place in a bright location. Protect from direct sunlight only. In the summer, it can also be placed outdoors in a suitable, sheltered spot. Very [...]

Cattleya

By |2026-11-03T12:51:29+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: Central and South America. In the wild, they usually grow as epiphytes. They require a lot of light and are found in many different climate zones. Location: A warm, bright spot on the windowsill in the living area, with partial shade [...]

Oncidium

By |2026-11-03T12:51:32+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: Central and South America. In the wild, they are found in tropical and subtropical regions as perching birds. Location: They need plenty of light, so place them on a bright windowsill. In the summer, provide light protection from the harsh sun. [...]

Coelogyne

By |2026-11-03T12:51:37+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: This genus of orchids is native to Asia, primarily the Himalayan regions, extending through Southeast Asia to the Pacific Islands. Location: A windowsill that is bright and as cool as possible. During the summer months, Coelogyne orchids can be hung outdoors [...]

Paphiopedilum

By |2026-11-03T12:51:40+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: Western and Eastern India, southern China, the Philippines, Indonesia, and as far as New Guinea. Most of them are wild-growing orchids. Location: The lady's slipper must be protected from direct sunlight. On a windowsill, the west, north, or east sides are [...]

Vanda / Ascocenda

By |2026-11-03T12:51:41+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: India, the Philippines, New Guinea, and Indonesia. They usually grow on trees in tropical regions. Species from the higher-altitude regions of India can also tolerate lower temperatures. Location: Place it in a bright spot on the windowsill in the living area [...]

Odontoglossum

By |2026-11-03T12:51:44+01:0019. June 2025|Genres|

Origin: The mountainous regions of tropical Central and South America. Usually epiphytic on trees, rarely growing in the ground. Location: A windowsill protected from strong sunlight and dry, heated air. In the summer, it can also be placed outdoors, preferably in partial [...]

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