117 Best Orchids for Colombo | 2026 Guide - Page 2
The 117 best orchids to grow in Colombo. Ideal climate: 17.5°C, 85.2% humidity.
117 Orchids for Colombo
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Fringed Star Orchid
Epidendrum ciliare
Beach Crucifix Orchid
Epidendrum fulgens
Dendrobium Orchid (genus)
Dendrobium
Cattleya Orchid
Cattleya spp
Crucifix Orchid
Epidendrum
Fragrant Encyclia
Encyclia fragrans
Cambria orchid
Vuylstekeara
Mendel's Cattleya
Cattleya mendelii
Golden Shower Orchid
Oncidium varicosum
Dancing Doll Orchid
Oncidium flexuosum
Pale Umbrella Orchid
Bulbophyllum longiflorum
Moon Orchid
Phalaenopsis amabilis
Phalaenopsis Hybrid Orchid
Phalaenopsis x hybridus
Maxillaria (genus)
Maxillaria
Stinking Orchid
Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis
Heath Spotted Orchid
Dactylorhiza maculata
Helmet Orchid
Gongora galeata
Tailed Slipper Orchid
Phragmipedium caudatum
Closterium Dendrobium
Dendrobium closterium
Pink Butterfly Orchid
Dimerandra emarginata
Ascocentrum orchid
Ascocentrum
Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis aphrodite
Bamboo Orchid
Arundina graminifolia
Ascocenda Orchid
Ascocenda
Vanda Orchid
Vanda
Miltassia orchid
Bratonia Charles M. Fitch
Orchid
Orchidaceae
Cooktown Orchid
Dendrobium bigibbum
Two-edged Laelia
Laelia anceps
Greater Butterfly-orchid
Platanthera chlorantha
Tall Oncidium
Oncidium altissimum
Dancing Lady Orchid
Oncidium Celtic Sun x Burgundian
Noble Dendrobium
Dendrobium nobile
Lady Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum insigne
Indian Boat Orchid
Cymbidium aloifolium
Bamboo Orchid (genus)
Arundina
Ideal Orchids for Colombo's Climate
Colombo has an average temperature of 17.5°C and humidity of 85.2%, conditions that directly influence which orchids best adapt to the local environment.
How to Grow Orchids in Colombo
To successfully grow orchids in Colombo, consider that the average temperature of 17.5°C and humidity of 85.2% 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 Colombo's climate show greater resistance, healthy growth, and less need for interventions.