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Orchid Naming 101

While the beauty of orchids is both fascinating and breathtaking, learning about them can be overwhelming. Orchids are found in almost every conceivable location around the world. There are endless varieties and types that have adapted to the many different climates and locations they are found in. In addition, botanists... ... Continue to "Orchid Naming 101"

A Glimpse At Different Orchid Species

With 25,000-30,000 different types of orchids known throughout the world, the variety of flowers that bloom on these plants run the gamut. The flowers on orchids can be as large as a human hand (or larger) or as small as a pin head. The colors come in every variety from... ... Continue to "A Glimpse At Different Orchid Species"

Orchid Growing Basics

There are such a vast number of orchids scattered throughout the earth that they may be one of the most evolved and numerous of the plant families. The high numbers of orchids only begin to tell the true story behind the evolutionary success of modern day orchids. Orchids have become... ... Continue to "Orchid Growing Basics"

Appearance And Structure Of Orchid Varieties

Orchids are beautiful and fascinating flowers that have long held a grip on the human imagination; many theorize that this is perhaps due to their sexual appearance. Orchid lovers find that the bloom of an orchid plant is so gorgeous and distinctive that they can be referred to as living... ... Continue to "Appearance And Structure Of Orchid Varieties"

Orchid Leaf Diagnostics

With the vastness of the size of the orchid family it is almost impossible to discuss all the differences between orchid species. Some orchid plants have small almost secondary leaves while others have green leaves as large as the blooms they produce. Some of the leaves on orchid plants are... ... Continue to "Orchid Leaf Diagnostics"

Orchid Stem Variety

Orchids have held a place of fascination for mankind for many hundreds of years. From early European aristocrats that would go to almost any lengths to be the first to possess a rare orchid to today’s hobby growers and florists, orchids maintain a high popularity. While it is usually their... ... Continue to "Orchid Stem Variety"

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