http://theorchidresource.com Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:57:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. What ... http://theorchidresource.com/yellow-orchid-leaves/ 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 ... http://theorchidresource.com/white-dendrobium-orchids/ 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. ... http://theorchidresource.com/water-orchids/ 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 ... http://theorchidresource.com/orchid-pots/ 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. ... http://theorchidresource.com/vanilla-orchids/ 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. ... http://theorchidresource.com/vanda-orchids/ OK, so you've been to the garden shop and the botanical conservatory, and you're a new fan of the orchid. You probably fancy yourself as an orchid grower sometime down the road, but fear that they are too difficult to grow. We have some great news! Here are some ... http://theorchidresource.com/types-of-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 ... http://theorchidresource.com/tropical-orchids/ 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 ... http://theorchidresource.com/silk-orchid-flower/ 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 ... http://theorchidresource.com/repotting-orchids/