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Phalaenopsis Orchids By Color

Dr. John Martin of Evergreen Hill Orchids has been an accredited judge in the Southwest Judging Region for more than 30 years and he shared his insights on quality specimens of our lovely phalaenopsis orchids. This...

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...

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 ...

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 Care Tips: Keeping Orchids in Winter

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...

Premier Lifestyle Magazine: Orchids help make your room bloom

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.

Some Orchids Look Good Enough to Eat

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.