orchid lifespans

[phalnoob]

Hello.
Just as the title suggests i wanted to know what the lifespan of orchids generally is? Iv heard and read such varied.

[Orchid Whisperer]

With proper care, there is not really a limit. Orchids grow and replace old growth with new perpetually. As long as they don't get a virus or other terminal illness they will keep going.

I have plants purchased as adults 30 years ago, they likely were at least 10 years old when purchased. I have have heard of 100+ year old orchids in conservatories.

[phalnoob]

Oh wow! Thanks for the reply, thats amazing they are such lovely plants.

[PaphMadMan]

There are some short life-spans among certain very small or terrestrial orchids, but the most commonly grown Phals, Paphs, Catts, Vandas, Oncids etc. can all easily outlive you.

[phalnoob]

Such amazing plants.
They are my favourite of all my house and garden plants already.