There are more than 28,000 species of orchids in the world. Most of the orchids thrive in warm days and cool nights. Each and every species have their unique growth characteristics. In the wild neither the plants nor the flower spikes are disturbed because they have the necessary space to grow. Many outdoor orchid growers…
Category: Orchids
How to grow your own baby orchids
Orchids are such an wonderful plant that anyone would fall in love with. They are very delightful to grow. In some genus like Phalaenopsis, the flowers will stay for months. If you have been an orchid person for some time, you know that Orchids are expensive. If you are wondering why these plants are so…
Are you watering your Orchids correctly?
Orchids are easy to grow and care for once you get the hang of it. Location, water and fertilizer are a few factors that contribute to the health of the plant. I will say that growing orchids and caring for them is an art – there is no specific right way to do it. You…
Orchid Gallery : Vanda
This is one of the yellow freckled Vanda orchids I saw in a botanical garden. These are tropical plants that love a warm humid weather. Vanda orchids are epiphytes, which cling to barks of other trees. These plants are generally grown in hanging baskets without any growing medium or using coarse well draining medium. Due…
Orchid Gallery : Miltonia
I saw this beautiful pink Miltonia orchid in New York Botanical Garden. Similar to other Orchid types, Miltonia Orchids come in a variety of vibrant colors. They are compact plants. They are also called as Pansy Orchids.
Sunburn in Orchids
Like humans, plants can also get sunburned when exposed to hot sun. It happens when the plants are overexposed to direct sunlight than the required amount. There is no specific temperature point to define the start of sun burn in orchids. It depends on the type of orchids, humidity and the time of exposure. Usually…
How to select healthy orchids from store
Buying an orchid from store and displaying it at home has all its joy and beauty. Orchid is loved by everyone and has gained so much popularity that orchids are even found in many grocery stores. But when the day comes to buy our beloved orchid, we are often confused in selecting the right one….
Orchid Gallery: Phalaenopsis
This is a white Phalaenopsis orchid with dotted pink lips; commonly called as moth or butterfly orchid as the flower resembles the wings of a butterfly. This is a native of the Asian continent. Once in full bloom, the flowers are about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and the buds are about an inch…