TitleHawaiian Orchids :The Big Island of Hawaii is nicknamed as Orchid Island. While visiting orchid farms in Hawaii it is seen that these exotic and vibrant tropical flowers enrich the lives of many families from the mountains as well as the seas. Hawaiian orchids take a long time to grow. Cattelyas take up to 5 years... How to care for orchids Caring for your orchids is very important for their life. Here's a way to care for the different species of orchids. Phalaenopsis Light: They grow and bloom well in a bright window or a room with little or no sun. Temperature: They grow well under warmer conditions. Water: Watering... How To Grow Orchids Orchids generally grow slow as compared to houseplants. Most of the orchids are required to be repotted about once every two years. In order to pot an orchid, the pot is filled with about two-thirds orchid potting medium and then the plant is set in the pot with its roots spread out properly. The... How to prune orchids Why is pruning important for orchids? Horticulturists recommend it for one or all of the following reasons: to remove broken dead or diseased branches, to encourage flower and foliage development, to control the size and the shape of the plant, to increase structural strength and to rejuvenate old... Information on Orchids If you are passionate about orchids here's some information on orchids. There are many varieties of orchids, with more than 20,000 species found in nature worldwide. Orchids belonging to a huge family called Orchidaceae comprised of more than 800 genera, around 25,000 known species and more than... Learning About The Orchids in Guyana Guyana is a country in the northeast South America on the Atlantic Ocean. The region of Guiana was settled in the early 17th century by the Dutch, who fought with the British and the French over the next two centuries for control of this coast. Awarded the western portion of Guiana in 1815, Great... Miniature Orchids When we mention flowers there are so many different names that come in our minds. Orchids belong to the family of flowers. Miniature orchids are a smaller version of the flower. The size of miniature orchid varies from a few millimeters to perhaps 10cm.This family of flowers is the largest in the... Orchids Species The following are some of the various species of orchids and their descriptions: 1. Ada: a. Ada aurantiaca : The orange-red Ada. b. Ada ocanensis : The Ada from Ocana. 2. Aerides: a. Aerides falcata : Sickle shaped, probably referring to the leaves. b. Aerides lawrenciae : Lady... Paradise Orchids - Dendrobiums 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... Peacock Orchids Scientific classification of Peacock Orchids: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Coelogyneae Subtribe: Coelogyninae Genus: Pleione Family Iridaceae Genus: Gladiolus Species:... Phalaenopsis Orchids Phalaenopsis orchids are becoming more and more popular as houseplants due to their ease of culture and to their beautiful, long-lasting flowers. The name of phalaenopsis, means "moth-like", and in their native Philippines the wild species are also said to resemble flights of moths in the jungle.... Planting Orchids Orchids are the perennial flowering plants which belong to the genus known as "Orchidaceae". Orchids are the most passionately cultivated flowers in the world and also have been symbols for the exotic and mysterious and signify romance, extravagance and the desire for intimacy. Orchids are... More Articles |