Orchids For Beginner
Selecting orchids with which the average amateur is likely to succeed presents a rather difficult problem, for different conditions and individuals will be found in each instance. The problem is
Orchids
Orchids are epiphytic as well as terrestrial herbs, from both tropical and temperate parts of the world, with exceedingly showy, irregular flowers.
An Orchid In Your Window
One of the easiest orchids to grow at home is Phaius grandifolius, commonly known as the nun’s orchid. Although the handsome foliage is large and palm-like, individual leaves are 2′
How To Grow Orchids In Our Window
Some say you can; some say you can’t. All I know is that we do grow orchids in our living room. Quietly defying all the people who said we could
You Can Grow Orchids Under Lights
Why do more people not enjoy the pleasure of growing orchids? Is it because they feel these plants are delicate and difficult to raise, or do they have a greenhouse?
Why Not Start Now To Grow Orchids In Your Home
Growing orchids in the home is a rewarding hobby for an increasing number of home gardeners. Beginners, familiar only with the florist’s orchid, the cattleya, are amazed to learn how
Cool House Orchids
You don’t need high temperatures to grow orchids. There is a common belief among those who have never grown orchids that they require an excessively hot greenhouse, imitating conditions of
Mastering Lady-slipper Orchids At Home
Many of us are familiar with the charming lady’s-slipper orchids. These flowers live in the damp, marshy forests of our northern states. These orchids are a popular choice among naturally
Our Native Orchids Their Appreciation And Culture
We often think of orchids as exotic flowers found only in the tropics. Yet, many beautiful species are still growing in the meadows and partly shaded areas of our forests
Don’t Disturb Lady-slippers
Dear Editor—Recently, I came upon a natural woodland planting of Pink LadySlippers and became so taken with them that I removed some and transplanted them in various spots in my
Orchids – A Rewarding Challenge
As I remember the old nursery tale, the ugly duckling emerged in the spring as a lovely swan after a winter spent in loneliness because of his unattractive plumage. Orchids,