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The Chinese ground orchid is a semi-hardy perennial. Plant its… More
Orchid plants, known botanically as orchidaceae, come from a vast… More
Though commonly thought to be light feeders, orchid plants make… More
The huge plant family orchidaceae contains more than 100,000 cultivars… More
Whether your orchid looks like there may be just an… More
Orchids, be they terrestrial or ephipyhtic, can readily be potted… More
Dendrobium orchids are one of the many thousands of epiphytic… More
White orchids come in many varietals, from phalaenopsis and dendrobium… More
Dendrobium is a genus of orchids that consists of more… More
More than 30,000 species of orchids exist and are available… More
The family Orchidaceae is on of the largest family of… More
Orchids belong to the family with the largest number of… More
Orchids are very special plants that many people crave and… More
Orchids that produce pseudobulbs such as the dendrobium, cymbidium, encyclia… More
Orchid flowers look delicate, giving the impression they are difficult… More
Orchid cacti are not members of the orchid family, but… More
The Phalaenopsis, or "moth," orchid is recommended for beginning orchid… More
Orchids of many varieties are the superstars of houseplants. Some,… More
Guide Sheet: How to grow Chinese ground orchids - belitilla… More
Orchid cacti got their name because their flowers are just… More
This book will show you how to go about propagating… More
There are more than 100,000 kinds of orchids. They all… More
Epiphytic orchid cactus flowers are gorgeous. But they're not orchids… More
Yellow fringed orchid, or Platanthera ciliaris, is also known as… More
Bamboo orchids are terrestrial orchids with grasslike leaves that are… More
In order to encourage exceptional growth and flowering, orchids should… More
You can make your garden look like a Central American… More
Poor man's orchid, or schizanthus pinnatus, is an annual plant… More
The best way to make an orchid bloom is to… More
Orchid Care Tips: Learn how to create the right environment… More
How to label your orchid plant correctly in this free… More
Remove your orchid plant from its pot and put in… More
Learn What to do after potting your orchid plant in… More
Test the orchid soil mixture in this free care for… More
Learn what supplies you need to care for your orchid… More
Understand Dendrobium Orchids' leaves and how they affect the plant's… More
Learn how to fertilize your garden, plus beginner gardening tips,… More
Tips for carefully and safely placing an orchid inside a… More
Understand the basics of this exotic flower before you buy… More
Determining which orchids suit your needs and lifestyle are discussed… More
Advanced orchid care can result in gorgeous, long-living flowers. Learn… More
Orchid roots can very by plant type. Learn more in… More
Understand the lifecycle of an orchid, including its bulbs and… More
Create orchid hybrids easily in this free educational video series. More
Learn the roots, velamen and root tips of orchids in… More
Orchid clubs can be a valuable resource for growers and… More
Orchid malls and their benefits are discussed in this free… More
Hi I've finally managed to get a pickie on here:) so it will help with my next question. I have snooped around for additional info/help. I read on a site that I should cut off the thin stem but this doesn't sound right to me. I couldn't ask the person… More
This is only one of the thousands kinds of orchid. So beautiful! And I'm glad that I could catch its beautiful since my camera is not anti-shake.However,I don't know how long it can live,the former one is near death because of the poor soil.I should buy some special soil.God bless. More
A seed pod developed on my orchid.... is this usual? Can I plant it..? How? Thanks!! More
My wife and I are new to growing orchids. We have about 30 plants. However, most of our phalaenopsis have developed a problem. The leaves begin to get small and scattered dark spots, and the crown of the plants seen to be rotting away. (Pic attached) We ran into a… More
...or at least the part that pertains to this part of the forum. 1. Either a San Pedro or a Peruvian Torch, not too sure which. Given to me at a yard sale as an 8" cutting a year ago and now it's 2 foot tall...and growing. 2. From left… More
Here is 1 of my orchids in bloom right now. It is called a Ludisia discolor or Jewel Orchid and it is almost in full Bloom. It has a velvety leaf with red veins running through them. Here are a few pictures. More
I plan on starting some epiphyllum cactus ( Orchid cactus) from seeds has any one tried this before and what kind of luck have you had I found all kinds of information on the net but want to see what some of the members here have to say about growing… More
this plant has thorny stem like the stem of rose plant, attached 3 photos which taken last night, in the photo we can see the buds are ready for blooming. maybe in the next couple days it will blooming an orange flowers. i grow this plant almost two years long… More
Hello everyone, I sit here in beautiful Deerfield, Ma near a glowing fire, just in last night from Waterford Ct, my home base. I was feeling sadened that the herb plants brought in late October have not fared very well, lack of water by my male half in residense here… More
I have 2 very nice 10 and 12 inch rooted leaves of orchid cactus. I would like to trade them for other succulents. I am really wanting some Echeveria but would consider other things. The orchid cactus came to me in a (cactus for postage trade) and I misunderstood what… More
Habenaria radiata. I planted three tiny tubers in March and they produced these beautiful flowers, the first opening just two weeks ago. The common name is 'white egret orchid'. More
I received an Orchid in October 2004 and it flowered for a few months. Since then I have sprayed and watered it, but the only thing it is doing is growing big green leaves - what am I doing wrong? Please help as I have nurtured this plant for so… More
I've been interested in purchasing an orchid, but have had a hard time figuring out where I want to put it in the house. I have decided I'd like to put it in the bedroom, but now have some questions before I put the money out for one. If there's… More
My sister gave me this plant last weekend. Can anyone tell me what kind of orchid is this and do you know the name? More
I received a lot of plants when I was in the hospital, mostly beautiful Mums, but there are two orchids. I have no clue how to take care of them. I need all the help I can get. Thanks. John More
Hi all, I bought a Orchid Pannekoek about one month ago. It looked like it was growing some buds but they dried and died off (a tad to much sun (i think):( . The long thin stem is still there and it looks like some new buds are trying to… More
Hi, i'm new to this site.......have a passion for orchids and have sent you a picture of one of my plants in bloom; hope you enjoy. More
I got an orchid plant for inside the house. It's lost it's flowers. What do I do now? Do I cut the part where the flowers were? When and how should I repot it? More
They are grown in south of China. More
I grew Butterfly Orchids, also known as Poor Man's Orchid this year. Schizanthus pinnatus is the official name. I really love them! They are peeking out here and there in the garden. They come in a variety of pinks and whites and some are very reddish. I ordered more to… More