Look up the Registered Name of your Orchid - Orchids
Once you have gotten into orchids you will eventually want to know the parents of your hybrids. Many times it is important to verify the actual name of a hybrid. Sometimes you will purchase a hybrid with only the parents listed and it will become ... [... more]
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Beginner Orchids - Orchids
One of the most common questions I get is "What kind of orchid should I start with?" For a true beginner, I would always recommend a Phalaenopsis or Moth Orchid. They are reasonably priced, the flowers are lovely and will provide enjoyment for [... more]
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Build a Species Collection - Orchids
As you become involved with growing orchids there will come a time when you will consider starting growing some species orchids. Fortunately they are now widely available from reliable dealers who produce plants from seed in the laboratory rather ... [... more]
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Exhibit Your Orchids in the Home - Orchids
All of us who have orchids want to be able to display them in our homes for our enjoyment and to show them off to friends and family. This need to exhibit makes it necessary to work with what the orchids need and what needs to be done to show ... [... more]
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Exhibiting Your Orchids - Orchids
Taking your orchids to a show is a natural extension of growing orchids. You have beautiful plants and wish to show them off and perhaps get them noticed by the judges. It is human nature to do so! Getting ready starts with preparing your plants ... [... more]
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Go to an American Orchid Society Orchid Show - Orchids
One of the best educational opportunities for most beginner orchid enthusiasts is to attend a local orchid show. They are always spectacular, even the smallest show. There are masses of flowers in the show itself and most shows have a large area ... [... more]
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Hygrometers, Thermometers and Light Meters - Orchids
For the serious orchid grower there are three tools you absolutely need: Combination thermometer/hygrometer instruments are available and a good choice since you can save space by having one instrument. It also is easier to see exactly what's ... [... more]
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Join an Orchid of the Month Club - Orchids
One thing to consider seriously is joining an "Orchid of the Month" club. There are many available-almost every commercial nursery has one. There are many price ranges and some have a six month or year signup requirement so be sure you know [... more]
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Learn Through Your Local Orchid Society - Orchids
One of the best places to learn more about orchids is to visit your local orchid society. Not only is this a great source of information on orchids, but the members are experts on local conditions and what does well in your area. Most societies ... [... more]
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Neem Oil Systemic for Orchids - Orchids
Neem oil has been used for generations in its native habitat of Southeast Asia for insect control. It is non-toxic to mammals and can also be used as a systemic when used during watering of plants. It is toxic to insects when sprayed directly on ... [... more]
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Orchid Alphabet Soup - Orchids
Have you wondered what the series of capital letters following the name of the plant you purchased mean? These letters are abbreviations for awards that a particular orchid has earned by being rated at an official American Orchid Society (AOS) ... [... more]
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Orchid Glossary - Hybrids and Mericlones - Orchids
A hybrid can be an intergeneric hybrid, a cross between two related genus, or a hybrid between two different members of the same species. For example, Oncidium Twinkle is a cross between Oncidium cheirophorum and Oncidium ornithorhynchum (listed ... [... more]
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