There are over 30,000 distinct species of orchids, the largest family of flowering plants. They can be found from the sea level tropical jungles of the world where temperatures can be in the 90's and the humidity is likewise at 90%, to the high cloud forests of the Andes or Himilayas where temperatures and be in the 40's at altitudes above 6000 ft. The shapes, colors, and unusual methods of attracting pollinators are amazing. Here are photos of but a few of these fascinating plants that I have had the pleasure of growing and photographing in my greenhouse.