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Yellow Orchid Leaves

Orchid species that are typically bathed in sunlight, or grow in areas which are dry and arid, have thick, very leathery leaves, whereas species that live in shaded areas have long, thin leaves.
The leaves on orchids generally live for several years, while others shed them annually and grow new leaves.
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White Dendrobium Orchids

No flowering plant has captured the fascination and passion of people in quite the same way as orchids have. A century ago, many adventurers died hunting new and exotic orchids in remote and treacherous jungles and swamps. Orchids were sought not only for their showy flowers, but also for interest in their unusual [...]

Watering Orchids Correctly With These Simple Strategies

In order to have thriving orchids that last all year round there are some basic orchid care skills that you need to master to accomplish all your goals of orchid growing. One of the most important techniques in caring for these exotic flowers is to water orchids correctly. Watering orchids correctly will result [...]

Various Types of Orchid Pots

If you plan on growing your orchid plants in your home then you are going to need to choose the correct orchid pots in order to have these flowers blooming and flourishing for as long as possible. There are many factors that you need to know about in finding the pot for your orchids to [...]

Taste The Flavor Of Vanilla Orchids

Did you know that vanilla is an essence which comes from vanilla orchids, and is the only agriculturally profitable by-product extracted from orchids? Vanillin is harvested from the plant known as Vanilla Planifolia.
The vanilla orchid is a native to Mexico, but Madagascar is now the largest producer in the world. The plant grows as a [...]

Vanda Orchids Reward Owners With Gorgeous Blooms

If you’ve ever seen orchids associated with an advertisement for the Far East, chances are those flowers belonged to the Vanda genus. Vanda orchids are widespread in Asia; a Vanda is actually the national flower of Singapore! And outside of their native environments, these orchids are becoming popular imported flowers. All over the world, they [...]

All About Tropical Orchids

The most common tropical orchids are:

Dendrobiums – about 1200 species

Vandas – about 50 species

Cattleyas – more than 40 species

Oncidiums – more than 300 species

Some species grow in soil, but the majority grow on trees or rocks, which makes them unique. Most of them come from the humid tropical rainforests of Asia, Australia and South America. [...]

Silk Orchid Flower

Today, with the high price of orchids, more and more people are starting to take a look at silk orchards as a viable option to the real thing. This is even true among brides. It is no longer taboo to decorate a church with silk flowers or to walk down the aisle carrying them. Silk [...]

Repotting Orchids

Sometimes repotting orchids is necessary for keeping the life and beauty in these exotic plants from time to time. It doesn’t take that much time to complete and is very easy to do if you have the exact steps that are needed. The Most Amount of time that this process could take is about 15 [...]