Moth Orchid vs. Lady Slipper vs. Tiger Orchid: A Guide to Our Orchid Collection

"Orchid print" sounds like one thing, but our collection actually carries three genuinely different orchid families — each photographed from a real flower, each with its own look and its own story. Here's how to tell them apart.

Phalaenopsis — the moth orchid. This is the family behind most of our collection: Autumn Fest, Dust Bunny, Rancho Bariloche, Pale Face Clown, Lioulin Wild Cat, Xen Phoenix, and our original Phalaenopsis print. Named after a Swedish naturalist mistook its blooms for a swarm of moths in the 1750s, it's known for long-lasting flowers and soft, painterly petal patterns — blush, burgundy, ivory, gold. If you want elegance with a wide range of colorways, start here.

Paphiopedilum — the lady slipper. Our Godefroyae print belongs to this family, named for its pouch-shaped bloom. The genus name translates to "Aphrodite's sandal," tied to the myth of the goddess's birth at Paphos, Cyprus. It's a slower-growing, more unusual orchid — a good pick if you want something with a more romantic, storied print.

Tiger Orchid — Grammatophyllum speciosum. Our boldest print, named for the dark stripe-like markings across its gold petals. It's one of the largest orchid species in the world, blooming once a year in Southeast Asian rainforest canopies. Choose this one if you want a statement print with real presence.

All three are made to order in the same four-way stretch fabric, so the choice really comes down to which flower's story speaks to you. Browse the full Orchid Collection to see all three side by side.