What are your favourite orchids?

[shakkai]

Originally Posted by Undergrounder

shakkai if you like Den tetragonum and other mini Dens have you tried the Dockrillias? I really like the look of the cuthbertsonii types as well, and i might get one now that i have a humidity tank working well.

The plant that I bought as Den. linguiforme is actually a Dockrillia, so inadvertently I have tried one! IOSPE PHOTOS Unfortunately, the two that I would most like to have (rigida and bowmanii) are warm to hot growers, and wouldn't survive very long in my growing conditions.

If you can at all provide the conditions for cuthbertsonii - go for it! The are such cute little plants, even when not in flower. Plus there seem to be so many colour variations, you could potentially build a collection just of them.

[OrchidTess]

I have 2 that I will always have space for.....
Brassavola Nodosa and Phal. bellina. I'm a fragrance person and those are 2 of the best for aroma.

[Angurek]

I have more than one favorite. I'd even say I love all orchids! They all have a distinctive beauty.

However, if I had to pick favorites, I'd go with Vandas, Angraecums, Cattleyas, and Dendrobiums.

[lepanthes89]

Pleurothallids,and my latest obsession:Neocogniauxia.

[cupcake]

Neos!

[Dorothy]

Tess! For the sake of all fragrant orchids - You must look into Iwan. Apple Blossom ..it is one of the best fragrances in the orchid world!
and the flowers are delicate and elegant!
Another one of my favorites I didn't mention before

(I know Sue will agree with me on that one! )

[OrchidTess]

Thank you!! I always forget about that one!

[GreggC]

Just don't see many fragrant Phals.

[quiltergal]

Here ya go buddy. Go nuts!

Fragrant Phalaenopsis - Big Leaf Orchids

[Dorothy]

Here is a list of species and a short list of hybrids known to be fragrant ....
From Flocking to Moth Orchids: Dummies

Phalaenopsis amboinensis: Musky fragrance
Phalaenopsis bastianii: Very fragrant
Phalaenopsis bellina: A very fragrant scent of lily-of-the-valley and freesia
Phalaenopsis fasciata: Light rosy-floral scent
Phalaenopsis gigantea: Scent of orange peels
Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica: Rose
Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana: Light sweet fragrance
Phalaenopsis mannii: Light scent of oranges
Phalaenopsis modesta: Honeysuckle or lilacs
Phalaenopsis schilleriana: Lightly rose-scented
Phalaenopsis tetraspis: Strong sweet scent
Phalaenopsis violacea: Spice and cinnamon and a bit of rose

Here are some of the sweet-smelling phalaenopsis hybrids noted for their fragrance:
Phalaenopsis Ambo Buddha 'SW'
Phalaenopsis Caribbean Sunset'Sweet Fragrance'
Phalaenopsis Dottie Woodson
Phalaenopsis Ember 'Blumen Insel'
Phalaenopsis Kilby Cassviola 'Sweet Fragrance'
Phalaenopsis Orchid World 'Bonnie Vasquez'
Phalaenopsis Perfection Is 'Chen'