1.) Curled Odontoglossum (Odontoglossum crispum)
The Curled Odontoglossum is a beautiful epiphytic orchid characterized its curled petals and red-violet blotches on its petals. This very orchid is considered by many to be the most beautiful orchid of all but is also one of the most difficult to grow.
2.) Giant Ansellia (Ansellia_gigantea_nilotica)
The Giant Ansellia is large and beautiful orchid scientifically named Ansellia gigantean nilotica but it is also sometimes known by another binomial name – Ansellia Africana. This beautiful orchid is endemic to Africa and is now widely grown in botanical gardens. It bears large flower characterized by unique coloration of its 5 petals.
3.) Sogo Cherry (Doritaenopsis)
Orchids usually grow in the wild but most known species, especially beautiful species, are now largely grown in orchidaria and botanical gardens like the lovely Sogo Cherry. The above photo of the brightly colored Sogo Cherry orchid flower is from Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA.
4.) Beallara “Marfitch Howards Dream”
One of the most vibrant orchid flowers is the one that belongs to hybrids. This beautiful orchid flower is the result of crossing of the genus Odontoglossum and the genus Cochlioda.
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