Indian economy is principally influenced by agriculture and allied activities. Orchids are known for their high ornamental value due to their magnificent and graceful flowers. Apart from their use as decorative materials and cut-flowers, they are being used for various purposes such as herbal medicines, source of phytochemicals and in aromatic products due to their pleasant fragrance. Potential medicinal value and possible orchid flower export for the subcontinent are not yet adequately explored and estimated. The state of Andhra Pradesh has good number of orchid taxa in all regions mostly in East Godavari and Visakhapatnam districts as an indicative of the extremes of moisture levels in the environment. A humid and warm atmosphere is congenial for the growth of most of the tropical orchids. Greenhouse is the most functional methodology for achieving the objectives of protected cultivation of orchids. Protected cultivation technique facilitates the production of orchids by providing complete controlled conditions. Some districts of Andhra Pradesh are suitable for the orchid production. The global demand for orchids creates possibilities for local cultivation of orchids apart from regular and sustainable harvest from wild stands