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title: "Okay orchid lovers. I know phals are our pals but what other types of…"
description: "Okay orchid lovers. I know phals are our pals but what other types of orchids are you in to? The photo is my Brassolaelia Richard Mueller x Cattleya Triumphans."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/64cea06ad62f0c5a0a104d60"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "MeasomerPi"
published: "2023-08-05T19:18:02.497Z"
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# Okay orchid lovers. I know phals are our pals but what other types of…

_Posted by MeasomerPi on 2023-08-05_

Okay orchid lovers. I know phals are our pals but what other types of orchids are you in to?

The photo is my Brassolaelia Richard Mueller x Cattleya Triumphans.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JLf1LdLd_hy8kN4fR58e7t9Oig2pM4DXxlM-d7xORAQ/d1c08fe689904bd6aed292b99444bab0.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Jen commented on 2023-08-05

I am a HUGE Cattleya fan. I find they have such an interesting growth pattern, and love watching their new pseudo bulbs take shape.

I only have 3 oncidiums, but I think those are really cool too- and of COURSE, slipper orchids are amazing, but mine are giving me such a hard time right now- problem children!

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-08-06

I am a sucker for the oncidiums. The blooms are lovely but I find the plants endlessly fascinating.

### Mullein commented on 2023-08-10

I hardly know anything about orchid types, but my favorite plant store really temps me with their unusual orchids. They’re pricy but I want at least one! I’m just not confident with orchids yet though. This one I think is my favorite. The flowers are so tiny!!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-3QkobUWwUK-I90Vq_7yE60PJa8V0mOfE95WC1nEMEo/98556efa3068461aaf2739c0be99fa3f.webp?size=large)

#### MeasomerPi replied on 2023-08-10

Nice!

### Sybellina commented on 2023-08-11

That flower is gorgeous!! I’d love to try all of the orchids myself the cactus one or the Philippines one! I’m still a beginner and I’m too scared to try the harder to nurture types 🫣

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-08-11

Don’t let the fear stop you. If you do your research before buying, it is so much easier. And take it slowly. Get one. Once you figure out what it wants, try another of the same type. As you gain more experience, branch out. Good luck and have fun!

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