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Growing Orchids in Southwest Florida

Below is a list of Orchid Genera that are generally considered to be best suited for growing conditions in Southwest Florida. The names on the list are linked to culture sheets that have been produced by the Education Committee of the American Orchid Society and are used with permission.

Beginner Level
Phalaemopsis Baldan's Kaleidoscope 'Golden Treasures' AM/AOS
Intermediate Level
Vanda Yuuko Iso-Sumida 'Ted Sumida'

The culture sheets are formatted as Adobe .pdf files, which is a file format that is recognized by most computers. In the unlikely event that your computer can not display the culture sheets, you may need to download the Adobe software, which is free from the Adobe website. The program’s name is Adobe Reader. Visit the Adobe Reader Download Page to obtain the version needed for your computer.