Light, the Key to Successful Blooming While there are many factors which can make blooming happen very quickly in orchids; a fall in night temperature, increase or decrease in day length and even suddenly restriction in water availability, these factors will not be successful unless your orchids have been grown with fufficient light. For most hobbyists, this factor […]
The plants are flourishing in a wetland that suddenly appear after the mine was closed permanently in the 1970s. But hidden in a wooded marsh directly across the street, curious road trippers would find an even more surprising deposit: Millions of orchids have been flourishing for over 60 years on the damaged industrial waste site. The colorful flowers are […]
Acanthephippium mantinianum L.Linden & Cogn. At first sight the flowers of this genus almost not look like orchids but separate one into different parts and you’ll find all the familiar features. Closely belong to the same group as Calanthe and Phaius, there are, at present count, some 13 species in this genus widely spread throughout tropical and subtropical […]
10 Fun Facts about Orchids You Never Knew Among horticulturists, orchids are a favourite plant because of their beautiful flowers. The genus of orchids is diverse, widespread, and old. All over the world, they grow naturally. And the common cause why they are so widespread is because of human’s like and understanding for them. Here are ten fun […]
Easy to grow orchids Orchid enthusiast and Technical Editor of The Garden magazine, recommends five easy-to-grow orchids for the home. Easy orchids to grow at home Though moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are the world’s most popular house plants, there are many other types of orchid that are more very easy to obtain, cheaper and just as attractive. […]
Hummingbirds enjoy visiting my reed-stem epidendrums, where they can be found relaxing peacefully on the long, twisted stems of this outdoor flowering orchid. The resident hummingbird in Southern California is the Anna’s hummingbird. These flying jewels of the sky are member of the family Trochilidae, one of the most highly specialized natural groups of birds. Sweet liquid plants, […]
Cymbidium orchid Cymbidium have highly attractive flower spikes and are one of the least demanding indoor orchids. To flower well, the plants need a clearly different temperature fall between day and night during mid- to late summer. Common name Cymbidium Botanical name Cymbidium Group Houseplant or greenhouse/conservatoire plant Flowering time Mid-autumn to mid-spring Planting time Re-pot in mid-spring […]
Indoor cultivation for orchids. Many orchids are easy to grow, and also if you give the proper care you will get a long-lasting orchid display. Quick facts Common name Orchids Group Houseplants or greenhouse plants Flowering time Depending upon the species, all the year round Planting time Re-potting is generally best carried out in spring Height and spread 10cm (4in)-1m […]
Some Orchids that Flower in March March is the greatest time of blooming season for many orchids. Phalaenopsis are flowering in large quantities in homes and at Home Centers across the land. It’s a great time to bring your favorite orchids inside where you can enjoy their blooms. We present a dozen suggestions. Most are of easy […]
Some Orchids Which Bloom In The Winter Months The names below are derived from the Latin and Greek languages and can, at first, be difficult to pronounce. If you remember that, with few exceptions all letters are pronounced, it will be easier . You will frequently hear names pronounced somewhat differently than indicated below because of regional differences. There […]