Orchid Profile - Prosthechea cochleata - Orchids
These orchids are generally medium sized in growth habit with fairly large flat oval shaped pseudobulbs, however there are two distinct sizes one much smaller than the other. I would recommend the larger one since the flowers are much showier as ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Jewel Orchids - Orchids
Jewel orchids are so called because of their extraordinarily beautiful foliage which comes in a variety of colors. They are not a specific genus of orchids, but rather a grouping based on their intriguing leaf coloration. The leaves are often ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Brassavola nodosa - Orchids
These plants have thin pseudobulbs and lots of long, thin, pencil-shaped bluish-green leaves. The white flower's lip is heart-shaped with long, thin petals. Flowering usually occurs during the spring months. Brassavola nodosa makes a good ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Dancing Ladies - Orchids
Among the easiest of orchids to grow, the "Dancing Ladies" are among the most popular. Members of the Oncidium family, the common name comes from the shape of the flower which resembles a lady with her arms outstretched on the top with a ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Dendrobium biggibum - Orchids
Here is a species plant that I recommend for any greenhouse growers out there. I was lucky enough to be able to purchase one of these in bloom at my orchid society meeting a couple of months ago and am really thrilled with it. Here's the link to ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Dendrobium kingianum - Orchids
This species is variable as to size and number of flowers on the inflorescence, so it would be better if you can see the plant in flower before purchasing. Most plants sold commercially are of the smaller variety, but it is best to make sure. If ... [... more]
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Dendrobium, The Spray Orchid - Orchids
In general, they have a cane-like pseudobulb that looks something like a bamboo cane with leaves growing along the canes. The inflorescences will develop from the top of the plant either on new growth or re-bloom from the previous year's growth. ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Laelia anceps - Orchids
This plant needs a lot of light and will grow well outdoors in full sun with some shade at midday. It needs well draining media and does best mounted where it can dry out completely between waterings. During hot summer months it will need to be ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile -- Ludisia discolor - Orchids
Ludisia discolor is the most common member of a small group of orchids known as Jewel Orchids which refers to their beautiful leaves. They are one of the only members of the orchid family with truly beautiful leaves. Ludisia discolor is often ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Oncidium Sharry Baby - Orchids
When I first started out with orchids, almost everywhere I went on the Internet I found information about a plant called Sharry Baby. It is an incredibly popular plant especially due to its wonderful chocolate fragrance. It's fairly easy to grow, ... [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Paphiopedilum - Orchids
The Paphiopedilum makes a great first orchid. This undemanding plant doesn't need a lot of light, is tolerant of a wide temperature range and has flowers that last a long time. Also known as the "Lady's Slipper" orchid, the lip of the plant is . [... more]
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Orchid Profile - Reedstem Epidendrum - Orchids
Reedstem edpidendrums are used extensively in Florida and Southern California as background landscape plants since they are tall. They come in varieties with flowers from bright yellows to dark reds with orange as the most prevalent. Epidendrums ... [... more]
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