Below is a list of all known varieties for Orchid Flower. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dendrobium Orchid | The most common "garnish" orchid. Crisp, mild, and lettuce-like. Comes in white, pink, and purple. Used in cocktails and on desserts. |
| Epidendrum Orchid | A "crucifix" orchid with small, star-shaped flowers (often red or orange). Crisp, mild, and flavorless, used for garnishes. |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid (Moth Orchid) | A common household orchid. The flowers are edible (crisp, bland, lettuce-like) but are almost exclusively used as a high-end, decorative garnish. |
| Vanda Orchid | A large, often colorful (blue, purple, orange) orchid. Crisp and flavorless, used for dramatic, tropical garnishes. |
| Vanilla Orchid Flower | The flower of the vanilla plant (*Vanilla planifolia*). It is edible, but not the source of the vanilla flavor (which comes from the cured seed pod). |