It contains about 220 species, some of which are among the most beautiful orchids.
The flowers have a long spur at the bottom of which is the nectar.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Angraecum
It contains about 220 species, some of which are among the most beautiful orchids.
The flowers have a long spur at the bottom of which is the nectar.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
On the Grapevine (April 28) | Wichita Eagle
On the Grapevine (April 28) | Wichita Eagle
Orchid show this weekend
Top growers from around the country and Ecuador have orchids on display and for sale this weekend at the Hyatt Regency during the American Orchid Society Spring Meeting and Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association Show. Admission is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Hundreds of orchids are part of the show, and growers from as far away as California and Ecuador have orchids and supplies for sale.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Angraecum didieri
It is fairly easy to grow and blooms easily.
Angraecum didieri belongs to the family Orchidaceae, sub-family Epidendroideae, tribe Vandeae, sub-tribe Angraecinae, genus Angraecum.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Orchid 1-2-3
For all of those orchid neophytes or orchid wannabes, this article is about giving you some courage. Not enough bravado to go out and buy a vanda or a masdevallia–that would be foolish to start–but hopefully the resolution to take a stab at a moth orchid, a slipper orchid, or dancing ladies.
Let’s start from the beginning, because wise purchases come from planning. Walk around your home and look for the empty spaces that you would like to fill with orchids. What does the light in this area look like? If you are not sure, place your hand 12 inches above the spot and see what kind of shadow is cast on the area. If it is a well-defined shadow, you have bright light; if fuzzy, you have medium light; and a faint shadow signifies low light. If there is no discernible shadow, then it is not the right place to try and grow a plan
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Cattleya labiata
This Cattleya is very easy to grow, with beautiful pink flowers and a vigorous grower.
Cattleya labiata belongs to the family Orchidaceae, sub-family Epidendroideae, tribe Epidendreae, sub-tribe Laeliinae, alliance Cattleya, genus Cattleya.
Cattleya labiata is the type species of the genus Cattleya.
A Million Blooms Kicks off with Orchids Galore
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is all dressed up for Spring with a Million Blooms and Orchids are the featured flowers on display now through April 22. “Orchids Galore” is a spectacular display of Orchids, one of the largest collections of Orchids on public, daily display in the mid-Atlantic.
Check out some of the major events during A Million Blooms: April 7 & 8, Easter Weekend with Peter Rabbit & Concert & Virginia Daffodil Society Show; April 13-15, Richmond African Violet Society Show; May 3-5, Spring Plant Sale; May 13, Mother’s day Concert and others.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
RHS London Orchid Show and Botanical Art Show
Orchids galore & exquisite botanical art
Spectacular orchids from the world's finest specialist growers & beautiful botanical art.
Opening times
Preview: Thursday 15 March 6.30-8.30pm; Friday & Saturday 10–5pm (plant sell off 4.30pm Saturday).
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