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Welcome To Orchids Garden!
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Orchids Garden!
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More than a century ago, a large, showy orchid found in Madagascar aroused the interest of botaniststudying these plants. Its star-shape, milk-white, heavily scented flowers measured almost seveninches across and seemed to glow against the background o f lush, dark-green foliage. The shape ofthis striking orchid and the fact that it usually blooms around Christmastime determine the choiceof one of its popular names: the Star of Bethlehem
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Many orchids are rewarding indoor plants. Once a home owner has succumbed and bought his orher first orchid, or received one as a gift, meeting a few cultural requirements will coax the plant toflower again.
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Orchids are far tougher and harder than most people think, and are, by and large, extremely adaptable. There is a long-standing myth that orchids are difficult, if not impossible, to grow, especially without a greenhouse. With at least 20,000 species and some 100,000 artificial hybrids, there are some notoriously fussy orchids. But there are many rugged, popular, easy-to-grow types that adapt to the temperatures and light conditions found on the average home windowsill. Explore the options and assemble a collection that will put forth exotic flowers year-round.
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