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…
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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.
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…