Types of Orchids
 
 
 
This species is saprophytic. Saprophytes usually grow in mulch and typically on the forest floor.

 
This species is terrestrial. They tend to anchor themselves in soil or in some cases sand. 

 
 
This species is epiphytic. Epiphytes are the most common types of orchids. They are air plants and can grow on trees.

 
 
This species is lithophytic. Lithophytes are also called rock growers. They grow by clinging onto the surface of rocks.

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