There are, however, believed to be over 40 , 000 species of orchid species-that's two times the amount of existing bird species and four times the amount of existing mammalian species. There's almost literally an orchid for any type of person.
[header] How to grow orchids [title] Select a species of orchid. [step] Some orchids are easier to grow than others. Cattleya, phalaenopsis and paphiopedilum orchids are amongst the easiest to grow and are recommended for most beginner gardeners and orchid growers.