I grow a few orchids, a friend gave me a few to start my collection. I'm no expert but I grow them outside ( central FL) all year round except when a freeze is in the forecast. They are hanging under my FL oak trees and they bloom once or twice a year...

I think these are Cattleyas?

This one I brought inside once it bloomed so I can enjoy it :o)

I inherited one with the house. It tried to bloom but aborted its blooms. They turned brown and wilted.

Visit the Orchid Forum here on GW. Lots of Florida growers.

I grow Orchids and the challenge is to not let the roots rot. Many orchids grow very well in rock or clay which dries out quickly even with the rains. In Winter with no rain, watering every few days keeps them healthy.

Jane

Orchid Forum

Forgot to add, the first photo is a Cattleya, but the other photos are Phalenopsis orchids.

Jane

Thanks Jane, good to know. I'm pretty much orchid challenge when it comes to their names Lol...

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Mine stay outside unless expecting VERY cold weather. Here is a surprise:

Beautiful Laura!!

Took this one a little while ago...

Cattleya I think? A few bug chew holes lol...part of growing them outside :o(