Orchid (Dendrobium sp.)
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The popular genera of orchids that are suitable for growing in Kerala are
- Monopodials - Arachnis, Aranthera, Vanda, Phalaenopsis
- Intergeneric monopodials - Aranda, Mokara
- Sympodials - Dendrobium, Cattleya, Oncidium. Dendrobium is the most popular genus of Kerala. Some of the important varieties belonging to this genus are given below, grouped according to colour.
| Dendrobium | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Varieties |
| Purple and white | Sonia 17, Sonia 28, Sonia Bom Jo, Earsakul |
| Purple | Renappa, New Wanee, Sabine Red, Jurie Red, Master Delight, Velvet Soft |
| White | Emma White, Fairy White, Kasem White, Snow White |
| Pink | Sakura Pink, New Pink, Lemon Glow, Pink Cascade |
| Yellow | Sherifa Fatimah, Kasem Gold, Tongchai Gold |
| Magenta | Deep Blush |
