OrchidWelcome!We have everything you wanted to know about the orchid and then some! From tips on planting, growing indoors, and repotting to what fertilizer to use and different type of orchids you'll find it all here. Orchids have always fascinated people since early times. Orchids have been the symbol of love, luxury, and beauty for centuries. The Greeks looked at the orchids as a symbol of virility. Even the Chinese, as long ago as the time of Confucius, called orchids as "The plant of the King's Fragrance. It is often said that when an orchids appear in a dream, they supposedly represent a deep inner need and desire to keep gentleness, delicacy, and romance in ones relationship. There are many orchids that you may be able to grow in and around your home. The Dendrobium orchid is a most elegant tribute to the image of Hawaii as a paradise and has for centuries symbolized love, tenderness, joy and friendship. But, to a florist, the Dendrobium symbolizes much more, not just convenience of use and length of vase life, but versatility as well. The cascading sprays and delicate beauty of Dendrobium which is the quintessential flower of the tropics enhance occasions from the everyday to the extravagant. Dendrobium orchids thrive on the Big Island of Hawaii which is also known as the "Orchid Island." The Vanilla Orchid is often grown for the curiosity of more than the flower. The fleshy green leaves which grow in a zig zag pattern clinging to the bark by aerial roots are formed by each leaf node. The plant can also climb up to 30 feet tall, as the mature plant which produces the flower and the seed pods. The seed pods are often dried and used for the vanilla flavoring in many food products. The blooms are of a yellowish-green color with a yellowish-orange labellum resembling the Cattleya flower. As the Vanilla is vining, a stake or trellis should always be used for extra support. Tips For Growing Orchids Anyone can grow lush vibrant orchids in their own home if they know how - here are 4 things you need to have to become a sucessful orchid grower. Orchid Suggestions The American Orchid Society Orchid Photos A collection of photos of the worlds most beautiful orchids Privacy Policy |