Taking Care of Orchids in your home requires some knowledge of the species and origins of your orchid species.  The care of orchids at home attempts to mimic the natural growing conditions of your species. Dendrobium orchids have a colorful and varied geographic distribution and range of altitudes, latitudes and temperatures making it easy to find a plant suitable for your home.

The geographic origin of a dendrobium plant determines the the care of orchids in the dendrobium genus.  The growing range of dendrobiums extends from Northern India south across the equator, to the islands of New Guinea, Polynesia and Australia and includes South East Asia as well. The growing altitudes range from sea level to the Himalaya.

As a result, dendrobium orchids can be classified by geographic origin:

1) Nobile (or Himalayan)
2) New Guinea Plants
3) Australian Plants

You may also hear of "Singapore Orchid", which are a hybrid species with origins from the New guinea group and will therefore have similar care requirements.

Several other classifications of dendrobium orchids exist, including evergreen vs. deciduous and warm vs. cool plants.  The Care of Orchids in the Dendrobium genus care therefore be a little bit intimidating.  But if you build your collection one plant at a time, the care of orchids in your home will become easier and easier.

 Interested in buying dendrobiums in bloom?  Visit the Aloha Orchid Nursery for beautiful vivid flowers, and collector plants.

 More articles on taking care of orchids in the Dendrobium Genus can be found under the category "Dendrobium" selection at right. 

If you are interested in an easy to understand, step-by-step guide to orchid care, visit the Orchid Expert, by Nigel Howell.