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 | Without a doubt, the most widely grown orchids in the world are the species and hybrids of Phalaenopsis , the moth orchids. Since their discovery by western botanists in the 18th century, phalaenopsis were considered aristocrats even among orchids and were eagerly sought out by the most discerning — and wealthy — of collectors. With advances in orchid propagation and breeding in the middle 20th century, however, these orchids became accessible and affordable to anyone with an eye for exceptional ...
Amazon / Timber Press / Book
 Price: 199.76 $ |  | This volume entirely comprises the orchid family, or Orchidaceae, with 1,388 species in China, of which 494 are endemic, i.e., found nowhere else on Earth. The orchids of China include wild relatives of the source of the economically important vanilla pod, as well as the well-known cultivated genera Cymbidium and the slipper orchids, Cypripedium and Paphiopedilum . China has hundreds of other horticulturally important orchid species in genera such as Bletilla , Bulbophyllum , Calanthe , Coelogyn ...
Amazon / Missouri Botanical Garden Press and Science Press, Beijing / Book
Price: 124.99 $ |  | Without a doubt, the most widely grown orchids in the world are the species and hybrids of Phalaenopsis , the moth orchids. Since their discovery by western botanists in the 18th century, phalaenopsis were considered aristocrats even among orchids and were eagerly sought out by the most discerning — and wealthy — of collectors. With advances in orchid propagation and breeding in the middle 20th century, however, these orchids became accessible and affordable to anyone with an eye for exceptional ...
Amazon / Timber Press / Book
Price: 69.94 $ |  | The World’s Most Beautiful Orchids takes the superstars of the plant world and shows them in their many varied forms and colors. From the most commonly sold orchid type—phalaenopsis—to some of the rarest species on the planet, orchid specialists Greg Allikas and Ned Nash uncover some of the most beautiful examples they have grown and photographed in a lifetime of growing, photographing, collecting, and judging orchids. For those new to orchid growing or collecting, The World’s Most Beautiful Orc ...
Amazon / Thunder Bay Press / Book
Price: 47.00 $ |  | This volume covers six popular orchid genera: Pescatorea, Phaius, Phalaenopsis, Pholidota, Phragmipedium, and Pleione. The Bakers unique approach to orchid cultivation, which they document in this book, stresses the importance of main-taining climatic conditions similar to those in each species native habitat. The ingenious climate tables created by the authors provide precise, usable information which enables the grower to adjust growing conditions - length of rest period, temperature, humidity ...
Amazon / Timber Press / Book
Price: 45.95 $ |  | With their refined beauty and elegant flower form, moth orchids (members of the genus Phalaenopsis are the basic black of the orchid world. In fact, moth orchids are the most popular orchids in the world, accounting for a staggering 75 percent of all orchid plant sales. More than merely beautiful, they are also among the easiest orchids to grow, whether in greenhouses, on windowsills, or under artificial lights. Professional horticulturalist and orchid expert Steven A. Frowine, author of Miniatu ...
Amazon / Timber Press / eBooks
Price: 39.95 $ |  | With their refined beauty and elegant flower form, moth orchids (members of the genus Phalaenopsis are the basic black of the orchid world. In fact, moth orchids are the most popular orchids in the world, accounting for a staggering 75 percent of all orchid plant sales. More than merely beautiful, they are also among the easiest orchids to grow, whether in greenhouses, on windowsills, or under artificial lights. Professional horticulturalist and orchid expert Steven A. Frowine, author of Miniatu ...
Amazon / Timber Press / Book
Price: 26.44 $ |  | Like oysters, crusty French bread, and salt-rimmed margaritas, orchids are an acquired taste. Fascinating, humorous anecdotes and intriguing travel stories about orchids complement stunning photographs to make this book a must-have for every orchid lover. Discover the rare blue Vanda, the gorgeous Phalaenopsis Moon Orchid and the delicate, airborne Dendrobium as well as many more expensive and exotic varieties along Max Fulchers orchid trail. Deftly woven into the storylines are numerous essenti ...
Amazon / New Holland Publishers, Ltd. / Book
Price: 16.84 $ |  | From selecting the right plant to providing proper growing conditions, Orchids for Every Home is your complete handbook to keeping your orchids healthy and blooming. Starting with the most popular orchids that require the least care and progressing to more high-maintenance flowers, this practical guide is organized to help you find the orchid that is just right for you and the conditions in your home. Youll learn about 104 different orchids, including Phalaenopsis, Miltoniopsis, Aygopetalum, Bra ...
Amazon / Readers Digest / Book
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Amazon / Laid-Back Publications / Book
Price: 10.99 $ | | | From selecting the right plant to providing proper growing conditions, Orchids for Every Home is your complete handbook to keeping your orchids healthy and blooming. Starting with the most popular orchids that require the least care and progressing to more high-maintenance flowers, this practical guide is organized to help you find the orchid that is just right for you and the conditions in your home. Youll learn about 104 different orchids, including Phalaenopsis, Miltoniopsis, Aygopetalum, Bra ...
Amazon / Readers Digest / Book
Price: 10.94 $ |  | In the endlessly fascinating, diverse, and enormous orchid family, the beauties classified as miniatures are among the most intriguing. These orchids, which range from under an inch or two in height to a maximum of 12 inches, can pack just as much flower power as their larger relatives, yet their compact size allows them to fit easily on a windowsill or under fluorescent lights. Among the plants featured in this exquisite resource are representatives of such popular orchid genera as Dendrobium, ...
Amazon / Steven A. Frowine / eBooks
Price: 9.99 $ |
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