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About Orchid Seeds

Have you ever seen an orchid seed?  Probably not with the naked eye, as an orchid seed is normally the size of a speck of dust.  While many plants can easily be sown for propagation, growing orchids from seed requires lab-like conditions and one heck of a lot of patience.  In fact, from the time [...]

Orchid Propagation Techniques

Both an art and a science, orchid propagation techniques run the gamut from the simple bulb division to state-of-the-art replication through tissue culture.  But can you propagate orchids at home without a PhD and lab equipment?  Absolutely! There are six orchid propagation techniques that are commonly used.  Two of these methods are best left to [...]

Proper Orchid Light

What light through yonder window breaks?  For orchid light, let’s hope that it is bright, indirect light for the best growing conditions for most orchids. To determine the best lighting conditions for orchids, it’s best to remember their origins.  Most orchids hail from tropical jungles where they grow in the air, rather than in soil.  [...]

The Best Orchid Prices

You get what you pay for…that old adage certainly can be used when it comes to discussing orchid prices.  You have choices when it comes to buying orchids, and while price can be a factor, it shouldn’t be the only factor. Like any product, large discount stores can often offer an item at a lower [...]

Solving Common Orchid Problems

Orchids are known as finicky, high maintenance flowering plants, but in reality, the majority of orchids are no more difficult to grow than your average houseplant.  It can take some trial and error to find just the right growing conditions, and when the orchid is not happy, it tells you loud and clear.  You just [...]