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Drink Orchids From the BiodiversiTea Resort

Close to the borders of Myanmar in Yunnan, China, is the TianZi Biodiversity Centre, where their sustainably managed tea forest has tall trees that filter the sunlight for the diversity of plant and animal species...

Find Meaning Behind Orchid Names

The website Species Specific.com contends that “Success with orchids, in fact with any group of plants, requires the grower to get to know their plants. Armed with basic information on orchid care, whether gleaned from...

When Irish Orchids are Smiling

The Irish Orchid Society (IOS) tells us that Ireland has 30 native species. One of which, the Western Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza occidentalis), is unique to the island.

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!