The orchid family is spread all around the world, ranging throughout the tropics, across moderate zones of both hemispheres, and even into the fringes of the Arctic. But as in any family, there are branches of the family tree.
"Orchids make winter more bearable," says Julie MacKenzie, who belongs to the Bucks County Orchid Society in Pennsylvania. Garden writer Virginia A. Smith wrote in an article for Philly.com that six years ago, Julie wandered into a greenhouse...
While you’re busy cultivating the natural beauty in your home, you might enjoy seeing more of the many varieties of orchids available. Visiting botanical gardens are a great way to do it!
As the weather gets colder, you might find yourself wondering about how your orchids will do and what type of orchid care you should provide. Luckily, they generally like the same climate as people do, which is why they are such good indoor plants....
Owning cats, who like to eat houseplants, inspired Taylor Miller at the Herb Companion blog to share some tips for having both cats and orchids in the same environment:
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Now that the lights and bulbs are coming down, some of your rooms may feel bare. Here is an affordable way to turn up the color volume for your décor throughout the home.
We’ve spoken about the similarities and differences between orchids and onions, but according to one website, just as onions can flower, orchids are edible too.
As discussed in the previous post, orchids need a balance of light, air, water and food to grow and flower well. These additional orchid tips, also from the article Orchids 101, can help keep your orchid in bloom for...
