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What orchids bloom without cycling?

Cdfortin
19 years ago

Hi~I'm building a large terrerium/orchidarium and am wondering what orchids could live in the terrerium and continuously re-bloom without winter cycling (cold temps, lower light). Honestly I'm not very educated in this area so any advice is welcome-thanks!

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  • sahoyaref
    19 years ago

    Bulbophyllums and Cirropetalums are great choices. Also Paphiopedilums, Phalaenopsis-type Dendrobiums (the minis, otherwise they'll outgrow your terrarium in short order), and many species orchids. Avoid Phalaenopsis. I'm not sure about Cattleyas, I think they may need a drying period, as do Oncidiums, though some species Oncs. are good, especially the minis, aka Tolumnias. BTW, orchids don't generally want lower light. The ones that need a rest period usually need a dry period, and most cool-growers prefer to be cool year-round. You should also ask on the orchids forum, and people there know a lot more than I do. =)