The large and extensive family of orchids has been fascinating to flower growers for centuries. Yet while orchids remain one of the best loved flowers of the flora world, it is often confusing as to how they get their names. Here is some basic information on the naming of orchid species. •All orchids belong to Continue Reading …
What You Should Know About Orchid Species
Orchids are both fascinating and plentiful. But with the large variety of orchids that there are, there is also a lot of information to know. Here is just some of what you should know about the orchid species. Pests and Diseases Orchids will have few insect pests or diseases if properly cared for. It is Continue Reading …
Why Are Orchids A Protected Species?
The headlines trumpet case after case of orchid smuggling. A record setting heist in East Bohemia last year allowed an organized group of thieves to get away with nearly 600 protected plants from a nature reserve in Eastern Czechoslovakia. The thieves covered nearly thirty-two acres in their attempts to gain the plants. While it was Continue Reading …