Orchids Plant Care

Orchids Classification Overview

Orchid Plant Family Classification Overview by OrchidPlantCare.info

About 140 species of orchid are native to North America, usually as bog plants or flowers of moist woodlands and meadows. The orchid family is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Liliopsida, order Orchidales. The family of monocotyledonous plants has evolved from prototypes of the lily and amaryllis family and is noteworthy for the wide variety of its highly specialized and curiously modified forms. Epiphytic types have a stem swollen at the base to form a pseudobulb (for food storage) and pendulous aerial roots adapted for water absorption and sometimes containing chlorophyll to make photosynthesis possible. In terrestrial types a symbiotic relationship often exists between the roots and filamentous fungi (mycorrhiza). Horticulturists have found that the presence of certain fungi is necessary for the germination of the minute seeds. Orchid pollen occurs as mealy or waxen lumps of tiny pollen grains, highly varied in form.

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Orchid That Needs Care - Dendrobium Lloyd Stainton

I define “needs care” orchids as those that, in temperate climates, are most suited to growing in a greenhouse or conservatory, where better conditions can be created to suit their needs.

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Orchid That Needs Care - Dendrobium Ekapol

I define “needs care” orchids as those that, in temperate climates, are most suited to growing in a greenhouse or conservatory, where better conditions can be created to suit their needs.

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Orchid That Needs Care - Vanda Bangkok Pink

I define “needs care” orchids as those that, in temperate climates, are most suited to growing in a greenhouse or conservatory, where better conditions can be created to suit their needs.

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December 31, 2007 comment TrackBack-URI
     

Orchid That Needs Care - Vanda Robert’s Delight

I define “needs care” orchids as those that, in temperate climates, are most suited to growing in a greenhouse or conservatory, where better conditions can be created to suit their needs.

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December 28, 2007 comment TrackBack-URI
     

Orchid That Needs Care - Dendrobium Siam Jewel

I define “needs care” orchids as those that, in temperate climates, are most suited to growing in a greenhouse or conservatory, where better conditions can be created to suit their needs.

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December 26, 2007 comment TrackBack-URI
     

Fairly Easy Orchids - Bulbophyllum Jersey

I define “fairly easy” orchids as those that, while suitable for a beginner, may not be quite as tolerant of less than ideal conditions as the “easy” orchids.

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December 24, 2007 comment TrackBack-URI
     

Fairly Easy Orchids - Burrageara Jungle Moss

I define “fairly easy” orchids as those that, while suitable for a beginner, may not be quite as tolerant of less than ideal conditions as the “easy” orchids.

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December 21, 2007 comment TrackBack-URI
     

Fairly Easy Orchids - Stanhopea Oculata

I define “fairly easy” orchids as those that, while suitable for a beginner, may not be quite as tolerant of less than ideal conditions as the “easy” orchids.

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December 19, 2007 comment TrackBack-URI
     

Fairly Easy Orchids - Stanhopea Assidensis

I define “fairly easy” orchids as those that, while suitable for a beginner, may not be quite as tolerant of less than ideal conditions as the “easy” orchids.

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