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Orchid Family Secrets - Part Two

Orchids may also be classified as saprophytic, terrestrial, semi-terrestrial, and epiphytic.

Orchid Family Facts - Part One

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...

Orchids Named for Christmas - Part Two

In a previous post we talked about the orchids known as the "Christmas Bell," the "Christmas Flower," the "Christmas Lily". Now, we'll keep our word and tell you about two orchids that have been named "Christmas...

Orchids Named for Christmas - Part One

Have you heard of the "Christmas Bell," the "Christmas Flower," the "Christmas Lily," the "Christmas Star," or the two "Christmas Orchids?" The Orchid Lady shared a list of orchids that have been nicknamed for the...

Orchids are Flowers that Inspire, Especially in Bloom

If you are looking for a reason to keep orchids in your home or office, we'd like to offer you the words of inspiring author Eckhart Tolle, from his book A New Earth.

Orchids and Their Effect on the Body

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...

Orchids: An Ancient Symbol of Strength and Beauty

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...