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[ad_1] Orchids, members of the Orchidaceae family, are flowering perennials and those grown as houseplants often have waxy, face-like flowers, thick stems, and glossy foliage. This...
[ad_1] If you want to make an orchid lover cry, say the words “crown rot” out loud. This phrase instantly conjures up images of collapsed plants,...
[ad_1] I move my orchids around all the time. As the sun adjusts its position through the seasons, I shift the plants in my home to...
[ad_1] Sometimes orchids can seem more like some kind of alien life form than an extremely common flower. Many species are so unusual in the way...
[ad_1] Neottia nidus-avis The world of orchids is always surprising. Every time I think I’ve seen it all, along comes another unexpected element. I remember the...
[ad_1] “The Calanques, a real garden of stones on the edge of the sea.” This is how the famed French rock climber and mountain guide Gaston...
[ad_1] Calanthe spp. Never was there such an aptly named plant. The genus name Calanthe combines “kalos,” which is Greek for beautiful, and “anthe,” which is...
[ad_1] Oncidium spp. (syn. Odontoglossum) Are you up for a growing challenge? Have you mastered the art of raising Phalaenopsis orchids? Then it’s time to check...
[ad_1] Orchidaceae Most of the time when we picture orchids, we think of the epiphytic types that grow clinging to the bark and branches of trees...
[ad_1] Orchids are undeniably fascinating, from their unusual flowers to the strange swollen stems and roots. These swollen stems, which are found on many – but...
[ad_1] Orchids are magical. The ostentatious flowers are tailor-made to attract all the pollinators, with the added bonus of attracting us humans. We gardeners spend so...
[ad_1] The new year brings clean slates, changing trends, fresh resolutions—and new houseplants. Remember that orchid a friend brought to your dinner party? Or the festive...
[ad_1] If you’re hosting a bunch of orchidists at a dinner party and you really want to stir the pot, ask them for their opinions on...
[ad_1] When I first started out with orchids, I did what many people do – brought one home from the grocery store, kept it until the...