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What is a tropical houseplant? A guide for beginners
Tropical houseplants are wildly popular, and no wonder. They bring atmosphere, color and a touch of the jungle to your home. But what exactly is a ...
The silence of plants and what they are trying to tell us
Plants are silent. They don't talk like we do, they don't make a sound, and yet ... it's as if they do say something. Maybe you've felt it yourself...
The orchid as a mirror: Why we recognize ourselves in plants
Do you ever look at your orchid and feel that you belong together? That may sound a bit floaty, but it's an experience that a surprising number of ...
Unknown orchid genera you should learn about
The orchid world is huge. Everyone knows the broad genus Phalaenopsis or Cattleya, but there are also hundreds of lesser-known genera that are at l...
How the Platycerium transforms your interior: natural art on the wall
The Platycerium, also known as staghorn fern, is one of the plants that is not just another houseplant, but a living work of art. With its dramatic...
Shocking price increases of certain orchids: How come?
Where certain orchids were a whole lot cheaper or easier to come by a few years, or even as recently as a year ago, some species have skyrocketed i...
Why Crypto as an effective pesticide against mealybug?
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is the Latin name for the Australian ladybug. The Crypto is used as a biological control agent for mealybugs. Both larvae...
Blue orchids: Natural species and the nickname 'coerulea'
Blue orchids are one of the most coveted orchids around. The market capitalizes on this by injecting white orchids with a blue color, for example. ...
What are botanical orchids?
If you're new to the orchid world, you may have heard the word "botanical" come up on forums and in articles. But what does it actually mean?
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Vanda Miss Joaquim: The national flower of Singapore
The symbol of Singapore is a special orchid hybrid: the Vanda Miss Joaquim. In 1981, this flower was officially chosen as the national symbol becau...
The orchid in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, there is a story associated with the orchid. The myth symbolizes the idea of desire, beauty and punishment. Orchids have also s...
Why vanilla is an expensive spice
Vanilla is a flavor that originally comes from the Vanilla orchid. The Vanilla planifolia is an orchid native to South America. The rod-shaped frui...
