You know those gorgeous orchids you see at the entrance of some grocery stores? They’re called Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids. Maybe this has happened to you… You walk into the store You see the orchid and fall in love You buy one and take it home It looks beautiful for weeks You show … Read more
Today, you’ll learn the story (or maybe the legend) of the most expensive orchid ever sold. At the grocery store, these plants usually go for around $10 to $20. But the one we’re talking about here reportedly sold for $200,000. Take a look at the photo below. This is the Shenzhen Nongke, the most expensive … Read more
Today, you’re going to learn the curious story behind one of the most beloved orchids among growers: the Paphiopedilum, or slipper orchid. This plant is native to Asia. But to understand what the name Paphiopedilum means, we first need to travel some 10,000 km (roughly 6,200 miles) from any Asian forest where it grows, to … Read more
The Vanda is alive. The leaves are upright. The roots are green and thick. No pests in sight. But the flowers never come. Many growers report exactly this problem. On a growing forum, a user named Lobstersushi shared that she spent two years caring for her Vanda without any sign of flowering. During that time, … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to care for an orchid like any other plant — placing it in a pot with soil — there’s a good chance you made exactly the mistake that prevents this species from thriving. The Vanda orchid, known for its intense and eye-catching blooms, simply wasn’t made to live in soil. And … Read more
A Phlebodium aureum, popularly known as Blue Fern, is a tropical plant native to the Americas (south of Florida, in the Bahamas, Central America, and parts of South America). Its leaves can reach up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) in height and have a bluish-gray coloration due to the fine layer of wax on the … Read more
A Rhipsalis (or Ripsalis), a plant that belongs to the Cactaceae family, can be a great choice for decorating your home or garden. It is found in various parts of the world, being native to regions ranging from Florida to Argentina, as well as other places like countries in Africa and Tropical Asia. In this … Read more