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116 Best Orchids for Chicago | 2026 Guide - Page 4

The 116 best orchids to grow in Chicago. Ideal climate: 11.1°C, 71% humidity.

🌡️ 11.1°C

💧 71%

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116 Orchids for Chicago

Showing 109-116 of 116

109

★ 59%

Night-Scented Orchid

Epidendrum nocturnum

Hard 💧 6 days 🌡️ 16°C - 27°C

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110

★ 58%

Dancing Lady Orchid

Oncidium leleui

Medium 💧 9 days 🌡️ 13°C - 29°C

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★ 58%

Giant Orchid

Grammatophyllum speciosum

Hard 💧 4 days 🌡️ 13°C - 30°C

112

★ 55%

Boat Orchid

Cymbidium hybridum

Medium 💧 6 days 🌡️ 14°C - 29°C

113

★ 53%

Cowhorn orchid

Cyrtopodium

Hard 💧 5 days 🌡️ 18°C - 30°C

114

★ 51%

Delicate violet orchid

Ionopsis utricularioides

Hard 💧 2 days 🌡️ 16°C - 27°C

115

★ 43%

Catasetum

Hard 💧 3 days 🌡️ 18°C - 32°C

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★ 43%

Den-Phal Orchid

Dendrobium phalaenopsis

Medium 💧 5 days 🌡️ 18°C - 29°C

Ideal Orchids for Chicago's Climate

Chicago has an average temperature of 11.1°C and humidity of 71%, conditions that directly influence which orchids best adapt to the local environment.

How to Grow Orchids in Chicago

To successfully grow orchids in Chicago, consider that the average temperature of 11.1°C and humidity of 71% create a specific microclimate. High humidity favors tropical species, but requires attention to ventilation to prevent fungal issues.

Advantages of Choosing Adapted Orchids

Orchids adapted to Chicago's climate show greater resistance, healthy growth, and less need for interventions.