The Orchid Primer
Orchids belong to a very large family, the Orchidaceae, which includes between 15,000 and 20,000 species and over 100,000 hybrids:Continue Reading
Category: Orchids
Orchids in Alaska
Yes, you read that right. As improbable as it may seem, Alaska has over 30 species of orchids, which isContinue Reading
2023 Year of the Orchid
Characterized by their bilateral symmetric flowers and upward-facing blooms, orchids are a beautiful and mysterious species. Overview and History Orchidaceae, theContinue Reading
5 Myths About Orchids
Since the fashion for growing orchids emerged in the last century, misinformation about them has spread so widely that mostContinue Reading
Caring for Orchids: A Beginner’s Guide
By Cora Brown Most horticulturists and plant enthusiasts believe that plants are sentient beings; they can feel, think, and respondContinue Reading
Rare Orchid Protected… Along With Its Ecosystem
Nature Conservancy of Canada buys bog to protect water, rare orchid The following post is taken from a press releaseContinue Reading
Success With Orchids
Orchids are very popular … and not that difficult to care for! Photo: dalivl@yandex.ru, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Nowadays, orchidsContinue Reading
What’s That Strange White Plant?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I’m sending you a photo of what I believe to be a white hosta. I was wonderingContinue Reading
The Orchid Nobody Wants
The following article was first posted to this blog on June 26, 2018. I’m reposting it today because I’ve beenContinue Reading
15 Fun Facts About Orchids
Phalaenopsis or moth orchids are currently the most popular orchids. Photo: chipandchristianna.com So many of us grow orchids, but whatContinue Reading