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Mounting your orchids

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago As mounting nearly replicates the natural environment, it works best for epiphytic orchids. 1. Wooden blocks can be successfully used for mounting orchids. Rougher the block better is the grip f... Read More

Cattleyas - General Information

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago One of the more popular orchids, Cattleya orchids are liked for their large frilly flowers. They are available in all sorts of sizes, large as well as miniature Cattleyas. A lot of them are natural... Read More

Pots For Orchids

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago We all love our orchids and only the best would do for them. But how to judge what is the best, when out buying pots for orchids? There is a huge variety of pots available in the market and to choo... Read More

Where, When And What Orchids To Buy

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago The best place to know more about orchids is an orchid show. For beginners a visit to orchid shows is a must. Not only are different orchids on display but also a lot of information is available on... Read More

Most Popular Orchids

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago Slowly but surely orchid popularity is gaining ground all over the world. It is both good and bad for the orchids; good because they are gaining a lot of fame and bad because it is putting a huge p... Read More

Repotting Cymbidiums

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago You can find miniature sized as well as large sized orchids in this group. Cymbidiums are hardy orchids, these can be safely grown outside. As they can tolerate low (but not freezing!) to high temp... Read More

Repotting Aerides

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago Aerides are generally erect, warmth loving orchids having beautiful flowers. Their size varies from miniature to large. Though they are rigorous growers, they still do not like to be disturbed ofte... Read More

Shifting Your Orchid Outside

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago With the rise in outside temperatures, you can start thinking about moving your orchids outside. Though orchids are quite adaptable, still they too require time and care to acclimatize. Adapting to... Read More

Red Orchids and Valentine's Day

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago Orchids are a large group of plants, producing flowers in nearly every colour. Flowers have been used since centuries for different purposes. The colour of a flower is used to portray different emo... Read More

Post Flowering Care Of Orchids

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 9 years ago Orchids are grown and loved primarily for their beautiful flowers. However, many orchid owners do not know what to do after the orchid has flowered. Should it be thrown away like any annual plant, ... Read More