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Photo of Phalaenopsis Leopard Princess x Taisuco Firebird orchid at NYBG taken by Ivo Vermeulen
Photo of Phalaenopsis Leopard Princess x Taisuco Firebird orchid at NYBG; photo by Ivo Vermeulen
 

Growing a particular orchid for the first time can be very challenging. There are lots of resources that are available to help you out, but it can be hard to find what's best. These culture sheets from the American Orchid Society are convenient, concise, and accurate descriptions of the care your orchid needs.

Visit the website for full lists of culture sheets in HTML and PDF format, in languages including English, Spanish, and Swedish. Select culture sheets are linked below.

  • American Orchid Society - Full List of Culture Sheets

  • Phalaenopsis Culture Sheet

  • Dendrobium Culture Sheet

  • Oncidium Culture Sheet

  • Paphiopedilum Culture Sheet

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Noteworthy Books on Orchid Care

  • Book CoverFragrant Orchids by Steven A. Frowine
    Call Number: QL 66 .A1 F768 2005
    ISBN: 0881927392
    Publication Date: 2005-09-07
  • Book CoverGrowing Hardy Orchids by John Tullock
    Call Number: QL 66 .A1m T84 2005
    ISBN: 0881927155
    Publication Date: 2005-07-14
  • Book CoverOrchids (2005) by Bruce Curtis
    Call Number: QL 66 .A1 C87 2005
    ISBN: 9780762424566
    Publication Date: 2005-11-29
  • Book CoverOrchids (2007) by Mike Tibbs
    Call Number: QL 66 .A1 T49 2007
    ISBN: 9781883052591
    Publication Date: 2007-09-01
  • Book CoverOrchids for Every Home by Wilma Rittershausen; Brian Rittershausen
    Call Number: QL 66 .A1 R543 2004
    ISBN: 1606522051
    Publication Date: 2011-02-17
  • Book CoverThe Best Orchids for Indoors by Charles Marden Fitch (Editor)
    Call Number: QL 66 .A1m B47 2004
    ISBN: 1889538604
    Publication Date: 2004-03-01
  • Book CoverThe New Encyclopedia of Orchids by Isobyl la Croix; Manuel Aubron (Photographer); I. F. La Croix
    Call Number: QL 66 .A1 L32 2008
    ISBN: 9780881928761
    Publication Date: 2008-08-21
  • Book CoverUnderstanding Orchids by William Cullina
    Call Number: QL 66 .A1m C79 2004
    ISBN: 0618263268
    Publication Date: 2004-11-09

Useful Websites

  • American Orchid Society - Orchids A to Z
  • Missouri Botanical Garden - Orchid Problems
  • St. Augustine Orchid Society - Orchid Diseases
  • Last Updated: Mar 9, 2022 9:04 AM
  • URL: https://libguides.nybg.org/AOSCultureSheets
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