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Orchids in Academia

At Michigan State University in the suburb of East Lansing, you can find an impressive orchid collection, along with a lot of orchid knowledge.

Smithsonian Studies Orchids for Survival Tips

A press release from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute explains that “Plants can't escape from stressful environments, but they can be surprisingly flexible when subjected to extreme temperatures and shifting...

Orchids Named After Great People

Practically from the time Victorians began collecting them, the tradition of naming orchids after people began. So the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK began an official registry. They still manage the ...

Fragrance in Orchids

From a very in-depth study found on the Orchids South Africa webpage, we’ve gathered a wealth of orchid trivia for you.

Celebrate with Green Orchids

You don’t have to settle for green carnations to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Decorate with distinctive style with green orchids!

Orchid Dreams Do Come True

The $2.1 million orchid conservatory at Old Dominion University was the lifelong goal of the late Arthur Kaplan, a physician and avid orchid collector who also raised money for the facility in Norfolk, Virginia.

Native Orchid Species of North America

“Approximately two hundred and fifty native orchids grow in the United States, with roughly fifty percent native to Florida. Elsewhere many native orchid species can go unnoticed because unless they are viewed...

Orchid Pollinators and Pest Eaters

We’ve told you about some orchid pest threats – mainly spider mites, mealy bugs and scale insects. We told you about some ways to combat these pests, but you also want to be careful not to harm insect friends of your...