Constant bloomers?
 

Ok folks, I thought a list of orchids that are either constantly blooming or almost always in bloom would be a great idea :)

From experience I can say Pleurothallis hypnicola is one such plant, it has been in bloom since I had it, for over a year now.

Any others?

Phal yellow noid is my endless bloomer.
Phrags like longifolium tend to be always in bloom once they reach a good size, though I don't have one yet.

All Phalaenopsises

I have a Dendrobium Auriculatum that blooms almost all the time. The only time it isn't blooming is when it's putting on a new leaf cane.
Also, my two Psychopsis Papillo's bloom endlessly when they are happy campers.

I find that most Pleurothallis species (and segregates such as Acronia, Acianthera, and others) can stay in bloom through the entire year. They grow VERY fast, and mature quickly. Some species of Brachycladium (the traling Lepanthes segregate), Zootrophion, and Scaphosepalum can also bloom constantly from the same growth, while maturing other growths. Most other Pleurothallids tend to have a "peak" season in blooming (usually our late Winter and Spring), but can bloom twice or multiple times per year.

Some Epidendrum species can produce flowers at all times, such as Epi. nocturnum, Epi. ilense, Epi. cristatum, Epi. ibaugnense (the true species), and the other common ground Epi. hybrids...

Spathoglottis plicata is a common, easy to grow ground orchid species that is constantly in bloom.

Also, Phal. cornu-cervi can have a single flower remain for months, while having the same spike for a couple years...

These are to name a few... :)

-Pat

are any of these easy to grow

Pleurothallids typically aren't the easiest to grow, unless you have the proper conditions. Most need little light and higher humidity, while having cooler temperatures. There are a few lowland species that can tolerate warmer temperatures and more sun (Pleurothallis gelida to name a VERY common one).

Epidendrum are easier to grow and can tolerate different conditions.

Spathoglottis plicata can easily be grown. It LOVES water and shadier conditions over drier, sunnier conditions. In shade and wetter conditions, plants can grow leaves 2+ feet long. In sunnier conditions, plants are much shorter. They grow quite well, and form large clumps in little time.

The Phal. cornu-cervi is easy as well. Treat it the same as other Phal. plants. I kept mine a little drier, but never let the leaves shrivel. :)

-Pat

From what I've read, I got the impression that Prosthechea cochleata will also bloom for long periods of time and is fairly easy to grow. Can't speak from experience as I've only had mine for a short while.

Awesome responses! :nod:

I'm glad I started this thread, as it's a very good resource for beginners faced with the overwhelming selection of possible orchids to grow, to choose from, people with limited space and those of us who want more constant blooming blooms! :D