Bletilla striata - Hyacinth Orchid Plants / Perennials 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. … Contributed by amazon 12.02. 2008 10:34:41 (16232 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Vanilla planifolia - Vanilla Orchid Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Native almost to the tropics the range includes Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and Northern South America. The genus vanilla produces the world s 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 … Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 09:46:20 (20285 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Orchid Grower's Companion Other / Books 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 Grower s Companion explains in accessible detail the natural habitat of some … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:19:30 (14514 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Orchid Growing Other / Books In the world of exotic plants, orchids hold a reputation as the divas of the floral species. They are mostly considered as fussy, difficult to grow plants and, on top of everything, very expensive. However, there are several types of orchids that you can easily grow in your own garden or windowsill. … Contributed by amazon 21.11. 2016 10:51:18 (14031 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Orchid Grower's Handbook Other / Books Orchids have evolved to become the largest family of plants in the world, and this accessible and expert book by two of the world s leading orchid authorities provides everything you need to know to grow and display orchids successfully. … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2008 13:43:17 (10306 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Dendrobium and Its Relatives Other / Books 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 … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:41:21 (13180 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Orchids for Dummies Other / Books Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color. Color your world with orchids. Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren t they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step … Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 12:47:27 (11106 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
The New Encyclopedia of Orchids Other / Books 1500 orchid species are profiled in this authoritative, detailed, and carefully researched encyclopedia. Infinitely varied and hugely interesting, these strikingly beautiful plants are sumptuously illustrated with over 1000 photographs in a reference that no orchid lover can afford to be without. … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 11:13:11 (12872 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Bulbophyllums and Their Allies Other / Books A Grower s 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 … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:28:20 (11274 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wild Orchids Across North America Other / Books 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 … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:16:37 (9333 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Understanding Orchids Other / Books 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 -- … Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:16:14 (12003 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia Other / Books 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 … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 10:11:32 (11347 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Orchids Other / Books 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 … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:28:24 (11119 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Orchids to Know and Grow Other / Books Orchids are easy to grow, but one doesn t 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 … Contributed by amazon 02.07. 2007 23:05:34 (11174 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Orchids Other / Books 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, … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 13:30:38 (9664 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Bletilla striata - hyacinth orchid Plants / Perennials 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 … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 17:01:10 (52847 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Fragrant Orchids Other / Books 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 … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:09:56 (11381 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
