How to Care for your Phalaenopsis Orchid
Phalaenopsis (Blume 1825) is a genus of approximately 60 species of orchid(family Orchidaceae). The generic name originates from the Greek phalaina, "moth" and opsis, "like", descriptive of the inflorescences of some species, which [... more]
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How to Repot an Orchid
Orchids require special care and nurturing and they will reward your efforts with beautiful blooms, often for months. Repotting orchids can be a scary venture, especially if you've spent a lot of money on the plant. If orchids are not repotted, ... [... more]
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Enough Light for Orchids - Orchids
Among long-time orchid growers, the most common advice given to new orchid growers who are unable to bloom their plants is "Give your orchids more light." This is the one best piece of advice for those who have kept their plants alive, but can' [... more]
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Orchids
 A level-headed breath of fresh air: Jim James has given us a delightful addition to an orchid enthusiast's collection of titles on basic orchid growing. His book includes crisp, accurate line drawings by Gillian James and over fifty wonderful photographs [... more]
$22.95
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Helping Your Orchids through the Summer - Orchids
Here in the south we have very hot summers and my greenhouse faces west so that it receives full afternoon sun. My main concern at this time of year is keeping my orchids cool enough. Another problem is that the smaller orchids in less than ... [... more]
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Growing Mounted Orchids - Orchids
This is one of the most interesting subjects for orchid growers because this is the way that most commercially available orchids grow naturally. Our job as growers is to provide the best environment for our plants and the natural way should be ... [... more]
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Four Seasons of Orchids
Book Description: Long prized by collectors and specialist cultivators, orchids are commonly (and mistakenly, as it turns out) believed to be difficult to grow and maintain. In fact, many varieties are as easily grown as any other perennial. There are as [... more]
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The New Encyclopedia of Orchids: 1500 Species in Cultivation
Amazing photography: Just received this new book and am very impressed with the photographs. Good selection of species, some common in cultivation but many that you probably never have nor will see at any nursery or orchid show. Compared to the other big [... more]
$59.95
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Dividing Your Orchids - Cattleyas - Orchids
This is the second in a series on repotting and dividing Cattleya Alliance orchids and will consider the question "Do I want to divide the plant?" With some Catts the plants will literally grow out of a pot within a year, others will grow in a . [... more]
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Paphiopedilum Orchids - Orchids
Paphiopedilum, pronounced paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum, are a form of the well-known Lady Slipper Orchid. They come in warm growing and cool growing as well as single flowered and multi-floral varieties. The single-floral varieties are better for home ... [... more]
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Orchid Valentine Gifts - Orchids
The World Orchid Conference gave me the opportunity to meet vendors I've been working with for several years as well as establish new connections for innovative products. Here are gifts I've actually seen that are high quality and different from ... [... more]
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Purple Dendrobium Bombay Orchids Mother's Day Special
Features: Fresh Cut Purple Dendrobium Orchids with a touch of white. 20 stems pack (10 stems per bunch) Ship fast directly from importer to your home to ensure freshness and longevity. Free personal gift message available upon request. Available in other [... more]
$50.00
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