Types of Orchids

Types of Orchids
Orchids have two basic growth patterns: monopodial and sympodial.

Despite the vastness of the family, most members fall into one or the other category, and none is half and half.

While different genera of orchids are crossed with each other to create new entities, seemingly with greater abandon than in any other plant family, the bottom line is that monopodials are crossed with monopodials, sympodial with sympodial, but never monopodials with sympodial or voice versa.

Knowing whether the orchid you hold in your hand is monopodial or sympodial is of importance, however because this information will help you pot and grow it successfully and it also offers a clue as to how best to propagate the plant.
Types of Orchids