The following focuses on plant habitats, and in particular how they affect orchid culture in this country. One facet of natural habitats for most of the orchids grown in this country is significantly different from the conditions naturally experienced here, and this will be highlighted, together with other significant aspects. Paphiopedilum habitat altitude information WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ORCHIDS REMEMBER - ORCHIDS ARE FOR EVERYONE

INTRODUCTION The following focuses on plant habitats, and in particular how they affect orchid culture in this country. One facet of natural habitats for most of the orchids grown in this country is significantly different from the conditions naturally experienced here, and this will be highlighted, together with other significant aspects. The two popular orchid groups - paphiopedilumn and cymbidiums are listed below with an indication of their natural habitat growing altitudes.  This information is indicative of the natural plant habitat ranges, wh ich can be read in association with the previous habitat descriptions.

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