92 Best Orchids for Calgary | 2026 Guide
The 92 best orchids to grow in Calgary. Ideal climate: 5.6°C, 65.7% humidity.
92 Orchids for Calgary
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Greater Butterfly-orchid
Platanthera chlorantha
Heath Spotted Orchid
Dactylorhiza maculata
Small Spider-orchid
Caladenia parva
Pine-pink Orchid
Bletia purpurea
Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata
Green Fleshy Tree Orchid
Drymoanthus adversus
Flying Duck Orchid
Caleana major
Hooded Orchid
Dendrobium aphyllum
Pink Rock Orchid
Dendrobium kingianum
Creeping lady's-tresses
Goodyera repens
Snow Queen Orchid
Coelogyne cristata
Indian Boat Orchid
Cymbidium aloifolium
Devon's Cymbidium
Cymbidium devonianum
Blue Vanda Orchid
Vanda coerulea
Fly Orchid
Ophrys insectifera
Sekkoku Orchid
Dendrobium moniliforme
Broad-leaved Helleborine
Epipactis helleborine
Rosy Tinted Laelia
Laelia rubescens
Jamieson's Epidendrum
Epidendrum jamiesonis
Fringed Star Orchid
Epidendrum ciliare
Two-edged Laelia
Laelia anceps
Beach Crucifix Orchid
Epidendrum fulgens
Govenia
Govenia
Dendrobium Orchid (genus)
Dendrobium
Hyacinth Orchid
Dipodium squamatum
Spider Orchid
Brassia arachnoidea
Noble Dendrobium
Dendrobium nobile
Lady Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum insigne
Clawed Ground Orchid
Spathoglottis unguiculata
Spotted Zygopetalum
Zygopetalum maculatum
Crucifix Orchid
Epidendrum
Reed-stem Epidendrum
Epidendrum radicans
Rock Orchid
Dendrobium speciosum
Blue Vanda
Vanda coerulescens
Jewel Orchid
Ludisia discolor
Crucifix Orchid
Epidendrum secundum
Ideal Orchids for Calgary's Climate
Calgary has an average temperature of 5.6°C and humidity of 65.7%, conditions that directly influence which orchids best adapt to the local environment.
How to Grow Orchids in Calgary
To successfully grow orchids in Calgary, consider that the average temperature of 5.6°C and humidity of 65.7% create a specific microclimate. Moderate humidity is favorable for most species in this category.
Advantages of Choosing Adapted Orchids
Orchids adapted to Calgary's climate show greater resistance, healthy growth, and less need for interventions.