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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...
Saprophyte or not? Fungal roots (mycorrhiza) near an orchid form beautiful symbiosis
A Mycorrhiza is a Latin name for fungal root. This root does not look fungal, but rather it is covered with white threads or fungus or it contains ...
Unique relationship between the hummingbird and the orchid
Nature is full of extraordinary symbiotic relationships, in which plants and animals have come to work with each other in ingenious ways. One of th...
Explorers: botanical passion or madness?
From the 18th century in particular, there was a growing interest in natural science and biology. Starting in the 19th century, exotic ornamental p...
Why do some orchids have foul smelling flowers!
When we think of flowers and scented orchids we think of lovely sweet and fruity smells. In fact, an orchid often has to attract some or all kinds ...
Halloween houseplants and orchids
Halloween is just around the corner again. Therefore, it's time again to highlight the creepiest tropical plants and orchids. Are you ready for nat...
What is the benefit of neem oil on houseplants?
More and more people on plant forums and in facebook groups are talking about the usefulness of neem oil on plants. More and more people are waxing...
Why are Variegata Monsteras so expensive?
Variegata and white-spotted houseplants have been quite popular in recent years, but are still often very expensive. How can this be and why are th...
