The Orchid Review Yearbook 2026/27

Orchids are the most popular houseplants on Earth and The Orchid Review Yearbook 2026/27 is the RHS publication celebrating them in all their strange and beautiful guises. Discover the top stories, features, and must-reads from this annual issue. The Orchid Review Yearbook is dedicated to the celebration and deeper understanding of orchids, backed by RHS expertise in growing, showing and studying these special plants

Whatever level your interest in orchids, there is something in The Orchid Review Yearbook 2026/27 to fascinate and inspire. All the latest developments in the orchid world are revealed with an update from the Eric Young Orchid Foundation and reports from the World Orchid Conference in Dresden. Meanwhile practical considerations are well catered for with advice pages on growing orchids in heat, expert tips on growing particular orchids to perfection and a masterclass in dealing with Paphiopedilum problems.

New orchids are represented by a feature on some exciting breeding in Habenaria while the RHS Orchid Registrars give a rundown of some of the best introductions from the last year. Meanwhile, the call of the wild is heard with a look at the extraordinary and beautiful ecosystems that establish among orchid inflorescences and an account of the rediscovery of Trichocentrum yuroraense. There’s a deep delve into history with a look at the contribution of RHS plant hunter John Forbes and an investigation of the true raisers of the Veitch orchid hybrids. If you can’t resist the glamour of the showbench, the review of RHS orchid awards is essential and there’s some handy diary dates for the coming year.

Volume: 134

ISSN 0030-4476

To find out more about orchids and the RHS head over to their website here, or purchase last year’s Yearbook here: The Orchid Review Yearbook 2025/26