Orchids - Varieties

The popular genera of orchids that are suitable for growing in Kerala are Arachnis, Aranthera, Vanda, Phalaenopsis (monopodials); Aranda, Mokara (inter-generic monopodials); Dendrobium, Cattleya, Oncidium (sympodials).

Dendrobium is the most popular genus of Kerala. Some of the important varieties belonging to this genus are given below, grouped according to colour.

Purple and white: Sonia 17, Sonia 28, Sonia Bom Jo, Earsakul

Purple: Renappa, New Wanee, Sabine Red, Jurie Red

White: Emma White, Fairy White, Kasem White, Snow White

Pink: Sakura Pink, New Pink

Yellow: Sherifa Fatimah, Kasem Gold, Tongchai Gold