Discover the bliss of growing orchids

I would like to personally congratulate you for having discovered them. You’ve finally discovered them, haven't you? Orchids, that is! They have basically elegant flowers. . . they have a delicate, delightful smell . . . and there is such a elation in being able to view them in the morning from your window while you sip your fifth cup of mocha. Now, you’re considering growing them yourself. That is a sensible choice. One of the very first findings you’ll make is just how uncomplicated they are to produce, once you gain knowledge of a few little about these extraordinarily unique gifts from Mother Nature. And that’s what we’re here for! Look around. You’ll find everything you need to know about growing orchids. And if you have any queries that we haven’t answered, then please by all means ask us. We’ll be happy to answer them for you. You’ll be in splendid company. Since practically the dawn of time, mankind has been spellbound with this flower – with the many distinctive species and the amazing range of colors and styles of blooms. These flowers are ideal to beautify decorate any garden! Orchids are the original “survivors.” They grow in some of the most astonishing places. Apart from the rainforest, they also thrive in the cold permafrost landscape of the tundra, and even underground. It's not hard to see why we’ve been rapt with them for so many centuries. But that’s not the only fascinating feature of the orchid. Seeds of the orchid actually are released from the orchids and then spread as the wind blows. But, just before that the plant builds what is known as a win-win relationship with a unique fungus. The fungus then gets together H2O and minerals for not only itself, but for the seedlings of the orchids as well. In return the seedlings divvy up the sugars created through the process of photosynthesis with the fungus. If you’re just setting about your love affair with the orchid, you’ll be pleased to know you can savour these unchanging beauties inside on your windowsill, outside in your back yard and in the security of your glasshouse. Why choose? Grow them in all places big and small! Some of these amazing plants have large pleated leaves with flowers that are wax-like and long lasting, such as the Lycaste. This orchid is named after the Greek nymph of the same name – it is said that Lycaste was dedicated to the daughter of the last king of Troy, Priam. Next on the list, Masdevallia – I'm sure you’ve seen these. Named after a MD in the court of Charles II of Spain, Jose Masdeval, this rare orchid has been decorating gardens for centuries. The delicate-looking flowers have common or garden tails; the petals are little with sepals, the outer most part of the flower. I’m still excited when I produce these three different types of orchids – and personally find that each plant holds a wholly distinguishable, individual, and very different type of bloom on each one. Not only in color, but in shape, in size, and even odor (I grow one called Oncidium Sharry Baby that smells like chocolate. Really! And get this - it’s easy to grow in the house as a potted plant.) What else do you need to know? Go ahead, stop reading and get your orchid empire started! Feel free to come back for the latest news on orchids. In the meantime, check out our comprehensive orhid care secrets minicourse.

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