Archive for the 'Growing Orchids' Category

The Bamboo Orchid at Risk of Extinction?

The orchid is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, which is undoubtedly why it is so prized among many gardeners across the globe. Although the tending of orchids was generally limited to the wealthiest classes in past generations, today there are enough species and varieties of orchids to be enjoyed by any […]

Black Orchid Perfume by Tom Ford

Women are often looking for a new fragrance to wear enticing others by their subtle scent. Many fine perfumes are available on the market but few are the perfect scent for individual ladies. Now, there is a wonderful choice available that is both classy and classic.
Black Orchid perfume by Tom Ford is a […]

The Essence of Caring for an Orchid

When one brings up the topic of caring for an orchid, typically the average person is referring to the cut flower. Perhaps the cut flower was on the corsage you received or the orchid you were given as a token of love and respect. The orchid is used in such a broad variety […]

Finding a Ghost Orchid by Chance

When you get to see a ghost orchid up close, it is not overtly pretty as most orchid varieties usually are. Physically, it looks fragile; it?s an epiphyte which means that it?s found anchored on trees where it gets its nutrients. The ghost orchid is found in areas of Cuba, the Bahamas and Florida where […]

The Art of Orchid Growing

From Hawaii to Nepal, orchid growing is practiced by hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts and businesses. In the United States alone millions of individual blooms and stems are used by florists and designers every year, if not daily. The amount of plants needed to feed this market is astronomical. It is not […]