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Bletilla striata - Hyacinth Orchid (666 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.02 2008 on 10:34:41 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

The Lavender Japanese Hyacinth Orchid is the ideal orchid to grow in the home. Each flower is a wonder of nature. Produces 6 or more exotic miniature orchid like flowers resembling the lovely Cattleya Orchid. It grows about 10-12 inches tall and is very easy to grow on a sunny windowsill. ...

Vanilla planifolia - Vanilla Orchid (872 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 09:46:20 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Title and Article's text

Native almost to the tropics the range includes Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and Northern South America. The genus vanilla produces the worlds most popular spice, a climbing member of the orchid family, the vanilla orchid is both terrestial and epiphytic, it grows in soil and other plants sending out aerial roots that capture water and nutrients. ...

Orchid Grower's Companion (669 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:19:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Cultivation, Propagation, and Varieties | Growing orchids is a hobby more than two millennia old, and from the beginning these beautiful flowers have enjoyed a constant and unparalleled cult status among enthusiasts. Orchid Growers Companion explains in accessible detail the natural habitat of some 400 orchid species, hybrids, and variants, with the information leading directly into practical propagation and cultivation guidance, including requirements for water, lighting, compost, and potting. ...

Dendrobium and Its Relatives (738 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:41:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Dendrobium is an enormous orchid genus of more than 1000 species native to south Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Oceania. They are highly popular among orchid growers for their beauty and diversity. This study by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of the species, all illustrated with color photographs. Almost all the horticulturally popular species are included, along with some lesser-known but spectacular species recently discovered in the high ...

Orchids for Dummies (718 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 12:47:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color. Color your world with orchids. Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But arent they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants. ...

Understanding Orchids (715 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.03 2007 on 11:16:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With 30,000 known species, you could acquire a different orchid every day for eighty years and still not grow them all. Back in the realm of reality, readers of this beautiful book can quickly and easily find the orchids that are right for them -- which ones will thrive on a windowsill, which prefer artificial lights, and which need a greenhouse; which are for beginners, which for experts. ...

Orchid Grower's Handbook (264 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.05 2008 on 13:43:17 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Orchids have evolved to become the largest family of plants in the world, and this accessible and expert book by two of the worlds leading orchid authorities provides everything you need to know to grow and display orchids successfully. ...

Bletilla striata - hyacinth orchid (884 readers)

Contributed by havlis 22.03 2008 on 17:01:10 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

How about a garden orchid? If you like unusual plants look at this princess from China. It is a hardy plant that can be planted outdoors down to USDA zone 5. Typically orchid-like flowers are magenta or lavender pink, 4-5 cm wide, borne at tips of 15-25 cm long stems. There can be 6-12 flowers on each stem. It starts flowering in June and continues for about a month. ...

Orchids to Know and Grow (466 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.07 2007 on 23:05:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Orchids are easy to grow, but one doesnt grow orchids like a rose, a cactus, or an African violet; one grows an orchid like an orchid! This book debunks some of the hard-to-grow myths, gives cultural information, and does so in easy-to-understand language.--Robert J. Ferry, research associate, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ...

Bulbophyllums and Their Allies (532 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:28:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Growers Guide | This is the first book devoted solely to bulbophyllums, a very diverse group of orchids comprising the largest genus in the orchid family; it is an introductory guide for amateur and advanced orchid growers. The author focuses on those species likely to be cultivated, including 375 Bulbophyllum species and 170 related species and hybrids; she gives practical suggestions on how best to grow each plant in cultivation. ...

Wild Orchids Across North America (733 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:16:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

A Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is intended both to document many of our native species and to inspire others to respectfully explore the wealth of orchids. Includes 170 superb color photographs. ...

Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia (433 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:11:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

In this spectacular and comprehensive book, orchid expert David Jones describes more than 1,300 species and subspecies of Australian native orchids. Almost every species is illustrated with a beautiful color photograph, and the detailed species descriptions include information about every part of the plant, as well as its distribution, habitat, how to distinguish it from other similar species and its conservation status. A must for dedicated orchid enthusiasts, professional botanists or anyone i ...

Orchids (372 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 13:30:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

A Practical Guide to Care and Cultivation | The exquisite variety of forms and colors of orchids are made accessible to beginning growers in this fascinating introduction to the more than 25,000 species that make up this diverse plant family. The book covers commonsense advice on repotting, dividing, and growing orchids from seeds in a variety of settings including the greenhouse, the home, and the outdoors. Information is also included on major orchid families and their characteristics, how to ...

Orchids (452 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:28:24 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

This gorgeous box set is ideal for both the seasoned orchid lover and the amateur enthusiast. With two attractively presented volumes it offers practical information, history, and a wealth of fascinating orchid facts, and it is both a valuable resource and a beautiful object. The first volume of Orchids includes a history of the flower including its origins, invaluable practical information on care and cultivation, a chart listing the vast range of aromatic orchids, and a complete glossary and i ...

The Classic Cattleyas (693 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:50:54 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. ...

Fragrant Orchids (561 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:09:56 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying | Orchid lovers of all levels will delight in this unique approach to selecting new and exciting varieties of fragrant orchids. More than 100 different orchids are profiled here, with exquisite images of each, and salient details are included for another 355 enticing varieties. Profiles include cultivation information and detailed notes on each fragrance, which can range from elegant and sophisticated to downright pungent, from fruity and spicy to medi ...

Orchid Fever (574 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.04 2007 on 21:56:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

A Horticultural Tale of Love, Lust, and Lunacy | At first blush, the subtitle of intrepid traveler Eric Hansens floral account might seem, well, hyperbolic. After taking this whirlwind tour of the hidden world of rare orchid collectors, the reader will find the words well chosen. Hansen invites us into a strange demimonde of intrigue and desire, at the center of which is the orchid, that shadowy and somewhat sinister parasitic oddball of the plant kingdom. Orchid raising and trading is big busin ...

Growing Orchids in Your Garden (706 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:23:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Wherever you live in the world, you can grow orchids in your garden. From ladys slippers in boreal forests to dendrobiums hanging from tropical palms, orchids provide color and elegance unmatched by any other garden flower. Although it may sound too good to be true, many orchids are actually low-maintenance plants for various backyard habitats --- and dont need special pots or greenhouses. In this exciting book, Robert Friend shows gardeners how to introduce orchids into the garden by attaching ...

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids (773 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:40:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Our best single book on orchids is a perennial bestseller and an outstanding value at the price. Edited by an eminent orchidist, it is aimed at a broad audience, from the flower lover with a casual interest in orchids to the committed enthusiast and professional. It fully describes and beautifully illustrates more than 1100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation. ...

Cypripedium acaule - Stemless Lady's Slipper (474 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.09 2007 on 18:51:17 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Pink Lady Slipper Orchids grow best in an acid soil, high in organic matter. However, in some areas they can be found growing in sandy soils. It is advisable to purchase a soil pH tester or kit to make sure the pH is between 3.5 and 5.0 before planting the pips. ...