The American Orchid Society, in their review of a book called Fragrant Orchids tells us that "orchids were first cultivated for their fragrance. Two centuries ago or earlier, in both China and Japan, pots of oriental cymbidiums were treasured for...
Our friends at The North of England Orchid Society shared some interesting ideas from the past about the effect that orchids could have on the human body. Not only did ancient civilizations love the beauty of orchids but several ancient societies...
At Just Add Ice Orchids we specialize in Phalaenopsis orchids. There are almost 60 different phalaenopsis species, more if you include different varieties within each species. But even if you don't, phalaenopsis species come in a wide variety of...
Have you heard the phrase "orchids and onions?" It seems to be a way of classifying the good and the bad. For orchid fans like us, it is fairly obvious that saying something is an orchid is a *good* thing--beautiful, blooming, generally positive....
Have you read the book The Orchid Thief by Susan Orleans? Maybe you've seen the film based on the book—Adaptation. Orchid thieves take orchid hunting even further—if the book's subtitle is any clue. The full title is The Orchid Thief: A True Story...
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Orchids have come to represent the mysterious, so perhaps it should not be surprising that they are the stars in a series of murder mystery novels. The website for author Michelle Wan and her book series can be viewed...
Caring for orchids is actually an ancient custom, so when you take one into your home, you're connecting yourself with a long line of history. Over 35,000 different species of orchids grow around the world, and in...
Here at Just Add Ice, we specialize in one type of orchid: the Phalaenopsis. But that doesn't mean that your choices are limited, since there are about 60 stunning varieties!
