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Shocking price increases of certain orchids: How come?
Where certain orchids were a whole lot cheaper or easier to come by a few years, or even as recently as a year ago, some species have skyrocketed i...
The hardest orchids to get into bloom: How you can succeed!
When finally that beautiful bud opens and a beautiful, vibrant color and flower shape emerges, that's where we get the most satisfaction as hobbyis...
The most unique gift for Valentine's Day
This year you are looking for something that really suits your other half. Something your love can enjoy for a long time and something special and ...
Why Crypto as an effective pesticide against mealybug?
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is the Latin name for the Australian ladybug. The Crypto is used as a biological control agent for mealybugs. Both larvae...
Why orchids get yellow leaves and the solution to it
Orchids are one of the most popular houseplants due to their aesthetic properties. Yet sometimes these beauties cause concerns, especially when an ...
Blue orchids: Natural species and the nickname 'coerulea'
Blue orchids are one of the most coveted orchids around. The market capitalizes on this by injecting white orchids with a blue color, for example. ...
What are botanical orchids?
If you're new to the orchid world, you may have heard the word "botanical" come up on forums and in articles. But what does it actually mean?
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Caution! Counterfeit website online from orchid shop
We have discovered that a counterfeit website has come online. This one does not belong to us. There are unrealistically high discounts listed on t...
Vanda Miss Joaquim: The national flower of Singapore
The symbol of Singapore is a special orchid hybrid: the Vanda Miss Joaquim. In 1981, this flower was officially chosen as the national symbol becau...
How deforestation is causing habitat disappearance for orchids
By now we know the pathetic commercials with the monkeys and other animals losing their habitats. "Donate now" they say in the process. But little ...
The orchid in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, there is a story associated with the orchid. The myth symbolizes the idea of desire, beauty and punishment. Orchids have also s...
Why vanilla is an expensive spice
Vanilla is a flavor that originally comes from the Vanilla orchid. The Vanilla planifolia is an orchid native to South America. The rod-shaped frui...
