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These exotic beauties aren't all difficult to grow. Several types of orchids are suitable for beginners. Here are some recommendations for selecting a healthy plant.

Many factors within your control can affect how frequently you'll need to water your orchid. Here are some orchid watering tips to help your orchid grow and bloom.

The specific amount of water an orchid needs depends on many factors, but here are tips on how you can water to optimize the health of your exotic beauty.

If you've admired orchids from afar but are hesitant to commit to what you fear will be a demanding relationship with a finicky plant, here's a no hassle arrangement.

Repotting an orchid is not difficult, just different. Here are some tips to help you successfully transfer your orchid to a new container.

The specific humidity level an orchid needs depends on the type of plant, but here are general guidelines to optimize the health of your plant and coax it to flower.

The amount of light an orchid needs depends on the type of plant, but here are general guidelines that will help optimize the health of your plant and coax it to flower.

This is your one-stop online orchid guide, with brief descriptions and links to a series of Suite101 articles on the basics of orchid cultivation.

You don't have to be an expert gardener to successfully grow orchids. Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Dendrobium, and Oncidium are easiest for the novice to grow.

Orchids have an exotic reputation that sometimes deters novice gardeners. Some species can be grown relatively easily if the choice of orchid is made carefully.

Spain's glorious display of spring wild flowers includes over fifty different species of Mediterranean orchid. They are easy to find if you know where and when to look.

There are many species and colors of orchid flowers; orchids are native to many habitats of the world including tropical rain forest, seashore and mountain landscapes.

Specific temperature requirements depend on the type of plant, but here are general guidelines to help the beginning orchid enthusiast maintain healthy plants.

Wild orchids are abundant in Cyprus after heavy winter rains. Here's where to find some of the most beautiful and rare species.

How much water an orchid needs depends on many factors, but here are general guidelines to help optimize the health of your plant and coax it to flower.

Make a trip to Kuala Lumpur's Orchid & Hibiscus Park - Take home a few souvenirs from the plant market and speak to the experts about growing these exotic plants.

The United States Botanic Garden includes specific plant collections in the conservatory. The orchid collection has approximately 5,000 plants.

The American Orchid Society (AOS) Visitors Center and Botanical Garden in Delray Beach, FL offers visitors thriving plants to see and appreciate each day of the year.

Hawaii's Big Island is the place to see maximum flowers in minimum time. From rainforests to florist shops, volcanos to resort lobbies, you'll find blossoms in abundance.

Growing indoor orchids that produce new flowers requires controlled lighting, temperature regulation and a minimum amount of weekly care.

A luxury vacation on Hawaii's Big Island is tops at the Fairmont Orchid. Romantic yet child-friendly, the resort is a great fit for family travel and honeymoon getaways.

The 7th annual orchid show at the New York Botanical Garden has a Brazilian flavor, designed by Raymond Jungles and inspired by the pioneering work of Roberto Burle Marx.

The Botanic Garden in Colombia's second-largest city combines trees and plants from different environments with stunning architecture and open space in the city center.

This tiny delicate terrestrial orchid is confined to parts of the Australian east coast and is considered rare.

Anchee Min's attention to detail drowns the characters and plot of an otherwise intensely gripping piece of literature.

Deep in the heart of Hollywood's vibrant tourist area, the Hollywood Orchid Suites hotel offers budget friendly rates and a prime location for visitors to Los Angeles.

It may come as a surprise to learn that vanilla bean pods come from an orchid. In fact, Vanilla planifolia is the only orchid that produces an edible fruit.

Logee's Tropical Plants Company specializes in ornamental tropical plants for growing indoors, or outside, in containers. Add exotic charm to your garden, inside or out!

Winter wedding bouquets can feature some beautiful and unusual flowers, in place of traditional flowers such as Rose; choices include Magnolia, Orchid and Snowdrop.

As the Chinese and Chinese-American young women of Kingston's memoir develop their individual identities, an expectation of silence pervades their experiences.

Tasting California Zin from Rancho Zabaco, Orchid Hill Estates, Red Head Ranch and other fine California wineries.

Spain contains many of the Mediterranean plant species of Europe; plants of Spain include deciduous and evergreen trees, orchids and aromatic herbs of lavender and thyme.

The Peruvian Hairless Dog is an ancient breed. Also known as the Peruvian Inca Orchid, its history pre-dates the Incas, and recently a puppy was offered to Barack Obama.

Looking for a distinctive plant to give as a present this Christmas? Then break from traditional, but deservedly popular Poinsettias, with either an orchid or a bromeliad

Valentine's Day is associated with many traditional flowers; however, there are other species of flowers to express love sentiments, including exotic and scented flowers.

Orchids, iris, carnations, protea as well as hundreds of wildflower species decorate the Big Island of Hawaii and make it one of the USA's best spots for flower lovers.

Insects were the first and are still the most prolific pollinators and plants have evolved a number of adaptations to attract them.

Springtime in Cyprus offers the best opportunity to see a multitude of spring wild flowers and rare orchids. Here's where to find some of those beautiful flowers.

Not all houseplants are simply green! Here are some easy care flowering houseplants guaranteed to add a little color to your collection.

Not all houseplants are simply green! Here are some easy care flowering houseplants guaranteed to add a little color to your collection.

A sunny window brings blooms to anthurium, lipstick plant, goldfish plant, begonias, peace lily, kalanchoe, and more indoor plants.

Houseplants don't just add beauty and clean air to our homes, they can also add a fresh scent! Here's a look at some popular and easy care scented houseplants.

Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is an ideal rainforest experience.

Ever wonder how the practice of growing plants indoors came to be? It's been around longer than you think! Read on to find out more.

Displays at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, Alberta represent some of the world's major environments in its four ecosystems, special features, and exotic plants.

Every winter gardeners crave blooms, color, flowers, green leaves and spring! Try raising some of these easy flowering plants inside.

With all of the advantages from starting beautiful gardens from seed it is no wonder that more gardeners are using seeds to start plants.

Standing out from the crowd with their colour, a talented grey horse often proves even more memorable than a bay or chestnut of similar standard.

Shopping in Bangkok is varied, to say the least, and the malls are no exception. Oddball Silom Complex is the first installment in the Malls of Bangkok series.

The first wildflowers appear in late February and March in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest. Look for trillium, Indian plum, red flowering current, salmonberry.