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The orchid wedding bouquet can be classy, simple, traditional, extravagant or just plain vibrant. Considering that orchids are one of the top wedding flowers, you are not alone in your search to make a decision. Orchid wedding bouquets are so popular that almost every wedding I've been to in the last five years have had them as bouquets and/or centerpieces. Some were obviously better looking
This is my first Mokara Orchid. Khaw Phaik Suan x Kultana is the name and it is a Vandaceous orchid. The Mokara Orchid is a trigeneric hybrid between the Ascocentrum, Vanda and Arachnis Orchids. Created in Singapore in 1969, Mokara is now as popular as its parents. The first Mokara hybrid was called Mokara Wai Liang, named after C.Y. Mok of Singapore. This hearty hybrid has a unique flower shape and an intricate patterns within the petals of some varieties make the orchid look as though it is smiling giving it the common name "Smile Orchid". I purchased this for $25 a few weeks ago from Heathcote and have been taking pictures along the progress of the spike to the full bloom, so here is another slide show of the process.Come Watch my Plants Grow
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This was another Master Gardeners Sale Score. This pot of Epidendrum ibaguense , Reed-stem Epidedrum or Poor Mans Orchids was $10. At the Heathcote sale they were asking $28 for a pot this same size. There are so many orchids busting out I have not be able to count how many are in there.Come Watch my Plants Grow
We use: purple orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis), Gomphrena Globosa, krisan, portulaka (bombay silk), dried leaves, dried small branch, balls accessories, wire, foam floral, container and scissor.
Put the floral foam in your container. Put 2 pots of purple orchid at 2 sides of container, left and right. Put the other flowers to the container, all with their pots. [...]
Una innovadora vivienda ecológica en la reserva natura de Costwold ha sido vendida en la cifra record para una vivienda en el campod, de 7.2 millones de libras, algo más de 9 millones de euros.El diseño de esta moderna casa solariega se ha inspirado en las formas de la orquídea, la flor que da nombre a la casa.Los costes de construcción serán de unos 41000 euros por metro cuadrado.La casa ha sido adquirida por un comprador anónimo, supuestamente una estrella de Hollywood o de la música entre los que podrían estar Brad Pitt y Kylie Minogue, que se interesaron por la casa.La casa ha sido diseñada por Sarah Featherstone, arquitecta que actualmente se encuentra trabajando en la villa Olímpica de Londres.Link | Orchid House
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Spathoglottis unguiculata "grapette" - Ground Orchid. It is also known as The Garden Orchid. With another stop by the nursery we found a 3 gal pot of these ground orchids. The fragrance is a very strong and smells like grape koolaid. The foliage is palm like and produces successive flowering over time. I have heard that the can bloom year round. We now have 3 different colors of these ground orchids in bloom. Here are the pictures of the latest ground orchid addition.Come Watch my Plants Grow
This is an Oncidium Intergeneris Alliance Psy Mariposa Onc. Papilio x Onc. Kalihii 'Green Valley' , Butterfly Orchid . This has a one huge flower. It is called a continuous bloomer, because it keeps growing a new spike and flowering for years. You can see the new spike growing right behind the flower. Unsupported and up in the air this flower blows in the wind a will resemble a butterfly. This is the first flower from this plant. It also has some new growth coming in.Come Watch my Plants Grow
The weather has been absolutely lovely the last few days: the sky a gorgeous blue without a cloud in sight, the chestnut trees blossoming, the central heating turned off (hopefully) for good and the French doors leading to my balcony left open all day long in order to let the light breeze caress my skin as I work. The days are lasting longer, and all I can think about as evening approaches, is
The vibrant town of Pattaya is a focal point for both commercial development on the Eastern Seaboard and entertainment. With it’s beautiful beaches and extensive shopping and leisure facilities, it is also an excellent location for a family holiday.
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The country’s largest drug maker, Ranbaxy Laboratories, has entered into strategic business alliance with the Chennai-based Orchid Chemicals. The pact involves multiple geographies and therapies for both finished dosage forms and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for several products. This alliance will give Ranbaxy access to Orchid’s product range, including cepholosporins and will allow Orchid to leverage Ranbaxy’s distribution network. The agreement will pave way for future co-operation between the two companies. The companies however refused to divulge details of the deal. The agreement will be mutually beneficial and synergistic, allowing both the companies to leverage each others’ inherent strengths.
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Blooms, Blooms, Blooms, the porch as blooms everywhere. That is what tonights post is about. Along with the blooms there are 4 spikes coming in, so more on the way! I have 2 pictures of the plant stands on the porch and a slide show of some of the better pictures of the blooms. There are some nice detailed close ups if you would like to click the picture for a closer look. You must allow pop ups from this site for it to take you to the big picture.Come Watch my Plants Grow
So on thursday ranbaxy was down like to 216 rs because ranbaxy told the market that they are not interested in hostile takeover , may be thats the strategy they say it and get orchid chemical price down [...]
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd has informed the market that the Company is announcing, on April 10, 2008 the formation of its wholly owned subsidiary in Japan called Orchid Pharma Japan K K (Orchid Japan). Orchid Japan, is headquartered in Tokyo, will drive Orchid’s foray into the high potential and growing Japanese generics market.
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Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals has formed a wholly owned subsidiary Orchid Pharma Japan K K (Orchid Japan) to foray into the high potential Japanese generics market. The company expects the Japanese generics market to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years due to an increasing recognition in the government and healthcare sectors of the need for quality generic medicines. It is estimated that the generics market in Japan, currently estimated at USD 2.5 billion, could double itself to USD 5 billion in a short span of 5 years. Orchid, with its comprehensive range of antibiotic and life style products, is ideally positioned to meet a broad spectrum of acute and chronic therapy needs of the growing Japanese healthcare market, the company said in a statement. The move into Japan foll
Ranbaxy commented that they don’t believe in hostile takeover , this statement was enough to sell orchid chemicals which rose from prev week of 140 rs or so to this weeks 240 rs .There was speculation that Solrex Pharmaceuticals, which recently increased its holding in Orchid to 11.4% is controlled by Ranbaxy. Orchid stock had [...]
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Each time one of my orchids flowers I make plans to paint it. Despite the fact that they flower for weeks on end, I rarely seem to manage it. But this time I did :) They are my favourite plants, and this one is Phalaenopsis (which comes from the greek for looking like a moth). Probably the most common and certainly very easy to grow.Painting flowers is so much
2 days 1 nightThe journey took us 1 hour to reach the Orchid Country Club at somewhere near Yishun , Singapore. (N1°24.714' E103°50.675') Check-in on 5pm at the Orchid Logde. Room was big enough for a family, and the environment is clean.After settle everything (6pm), we to walk around the Club.....The reception lobby of Orchid LodgeFollow the path below, you have access to Social Clubhouse, Recreations Clubhouse and others.Orchid Social ClubhousePub and Bistro below the staircaseFollow by.....36 lanes Bowling CenterAround 9pm, we drove to Ang Mo Kio Food Court for our dinner. The curry fish head was delicious!!Day 2After breakfast, we walk around at the golf course area......Surrounding....And I discover that, there are three swimming pools in the country club.....The Bunker PoolAfter t
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It is always a challenge to find a suitable subject on these weekday evenings with poor light and limited time available. I decided to have another go at this lovely pink orchid that seems to just go on forever.
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My 2 favorite things coming together palm trees and orchids. At the beach a few weeks ago I found a palm tree decaying away. I seemed to be decaying from the inside out. I thought this might be a pretty sweet mount for an orchid. So I grabbed a few pieces and brought them home. The first thing I did was soak them in clean water for 2 days trying to remove any bugs and help remove any salt left from the ocean. I allowed them to dry in the sun for almost a week before I tried to mount any orchids to it So they seem to be very fiberous and have a very nice curve to them so the orchid should be happy. I mounted 2 small Dendobiums to 2 pieces and the other receive a large Cattleyas Haleahi Serenity. I added a little spaghnum moss in between the roots and slab to help hold some moisture in for
Pushpanjali Orchid Ph-1′ located at Agra is a residential project developed by Pushpanjali Constructions.
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Tonight I finally set up a black background and took some close up pictures of a few of the blooming Phalaenopsis orchids. The first 2 pictures are the Gold Coin from an earlier post, but the rest of these are NOID yet orchids so if you can name any of these please let me know. So I must say these are some of my best pictures yet. The black background makes all the difference. If you click on the picture they have some incredible detail. It is so amazing how each orchid has its own unique features.Come Watch my Plants Grow
The share price of Orchid Chemicals has taken a beating for the past few days. And that is precisely what makes it a good buy. The fall in the stock was directly attributed to Bear Stearns selling off a major chunk of its holding in the company. Selling was further triggered by promoters of the company selling a 7% stake to meet the margin calls. The promoters had earlier ramped up their holding
I just can not pass the people on the side of the road without stopping anymore. Today down in Jensen Beach on US1 a lady in a ryder truck was on the side of the road selling orchids 3 for $20.00. I try not to buy orchids in bloom but these were a great deal. She had Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium orchids none of them had id tags though. So if anyone can id these please let me know. The ones I bought have a lot of blooms still to open. I bought 2 Phalaenopsis they are the 1's closest to you in the photo one has a smaller flower and kinda of flops right at you. The other phal is the red flower with2 blooms open. The the last is the Dendrobium to the left of the phals. It has the large pink and white flowers. This plant collecting has become an addition.Come Watch my Plants Grow
Chennai-based Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals extended its losses on Tuesday snapping more than 10% after Monday`s rout where the stock almost nosedived 40% at the BSE. The scrip closed today down Rs 13.10, or 10.31%, at Rs 113.95. Over 1.13 million shares were traded at the BSE. The scrip touched a high of Rs 137 and a low of Rs 109.15.The stock plunged on Monday as the Orchid Chemicals` founders offloaded 7% stake due to margin calls. Bear Stearns also sold about a million shares of the company.Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals reported 91.07% rise in net profit to Rs 541.173 million for the quarter ended December 2007 as compared to Rs 283.235 million for the quarter ended December 2006.Total Income increased 39.33% to Rs 3,329.905 million for the quarter ended Decem
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals fell 40% today as one of FII investors (Macquarie Bank which owned 6% of the company shares) offloaded its stake in the company. The company Fundementals remain unaffected and is a good buy at current levels. The stock is expected to recover and bounce back to Rs 200, by April.Global investment banking and equity research firm Macquarie Bank had acquired 6.84% in pharmaceutical company Orchid Chemicals for Rs115.78 crore. Macquarie Bank bought 4,500,000 shares amounting to 6.84% stake in Orchid Chemicals through secondary market purchase route on 27 December, Orchid Chemicals said in a disclosure to the Bombay Stock Exchange. Calculated on the basis of the closing price of Orchid Chemicals on 27 December (Rs257.30), the deal value amounted to about R
Orchid Chemicals was hammered today by 40 percent or so and its trading at 128 and it closed the market on friday at 208.60 , infact hindu has reconmmended a Buy on this stock on saturday .The traded quantity in the stock is unusally high.
Hindu Recommends a Buy for Orchid Chemicals on saturday
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This past weekend The Port St Lucie Orchid Society had its 15th annual Orchid Show and Sale. Being new to this plant and flower thing this is my first orchid show and all I can say is WOW! They had some outstanding floor displays, and the vendors designed tabletop displays set up all through out the room. I have a few pictures of the displays. I can not believe how extraordinary orchids are. The many varieties and each one has its own characteristics from the different fragrances, sizes, colors, and pedals. I made some adoptions expanded the collection but those will come later. So for now here are those shots of the show. Click on the picture for a large shot so you can see some of the many different varieties.Come Watch my Plants Grow
Orchids are a type of flowering plant that is adored by everyone. Their flowers have such varied shapes, colors and sizes that there is always something everyone falls in love with.
If you want to see some real beauties, you can attend a local Orchid Show while you’re on the island. There are number [...]
Rachel McAdams Eyes Neil Gaiman's 'Black Orchid' As Superhero RoleJessica Alba has her Sue Storm, Jennifer Garner her Elecktra. Kirsten Dunst, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, – heck, even Ellen Page – have all had their moment in the comic book spotlight. Just how many roles for female superheroes could possibly be left? Maybe the best one of all, insisted “Notebook” star Rachel McAdams. “I just read this book ‘Black Orchid’ and it’s a really interesting character,” the actress said. “She’s a superhero that’s a flower. I don’t know if that would work or the audiences would be interested in that, but she was kind of cool.” Not just a flower, but a plant/human hybrid able to alter her appearance and voice, regenerate
5"X7" Oil on panelFor me there is a point in every painting I do, usually about halfway through, when I ask myself: "What was I thinking? Did I really think I would be able to paint this?" On a good day, about ten minutes later it falls into place. This happens with a kind of "pop", suddenly I can see where I am going and how to get there.This was not one of those days.This lovely flower has been blooming away in the window of my bedroom/studio for nearly a month, calling "paint me, paint me". I could no longer resist but probably should have listened to my inner voices. Next time I try to paint an orchid I am going to go in even closer and concentrate on a highly magnified section, maybe if I can get that right I will be ready to try something like this again.
Get a start on spring with this gorgeous Orchid Throw Pillow. The amazing mix of magenta, lavender, forest green and white blooms will easily liven up any couch or bed. Each is hand printed in the U.S.A. and no two are exactly alike. 100% cotton cover with feather/down fill. $52. Shop here.*****************************************************************************
Update. I want to thank all the people that have filled me in on all the information on my find. They have been identified as Encyclia tampensis or Butterfly orchids. Now the best part is i went back this past weekend and found that there were 5 seperate orchid colonies on that spot on the Live Oak Tree. 2 of the colonies are over 12" wide and at least 7" across. 1 colony is 8"wide and 5" across. and the last 2 are new baby colonies that are just a few bulbs each. I was told that they should bloom in my area in May and June so new spikes should be on there way pretty soon and there are "zillions of different color forms ranging from green-on-white to orange to nearly solid red-bronze and they're all nicely fragrant"(thanks Settled Soul ). I am very excited to see what colors come out this
Well here are a few shots of my Ludisia discolor or better known as The Jewel Orchid. This is a unusual orchid with very dark leafs that are velvety feeling and also have red veins running through the leaf. This one is in bloom right now with a little white flower. The shots taken during the day make the bloom look like it is gleaming. so here are the shotsCome Watch my Plants Grow
An orchid wedding bouquet is a popular choice by brides. We present helpful tips and ideas for your wedding flowers. Discover ways of using a beautiful orchid wedding bouquet to compliment the bride. Orchids are one of the most beautiful flowering plants available. So it is little wonder that brides around the world frequently choose an orchid wedding bouquet for their special day.What would you
Although the bride's orchid wedding bouquet will be the stand out flower arrangement within the wedding party, the whole bridal party can have complimentary, smaller orchid bouquets or the bride's attendants may decorate their hair with an orchid arrangement. Matching button-holes for the men would also be attractive. You can find other unique ways to use orchid wedding bouquets to your wedding.
Remember, this is THE special day. Think about all you have to do. Are you willing to stay up late on the fore night handling dozens of fresh flowers, ribbons, pins, lace, etc? Perhaps, you have a plethora of friends and family to help. If that is the case, you must consider the life span of the flowers, picture taking, dancing and more... 1. Choose flowers that can withstand the heat of the
Let your imagination go totally wild. Be simple. Be extravagant. Be classy. Most of all Be you. **While some brides use only orchids, others blend orchids with other flowers to make stunning orchid wedding bouquets. **You should also consider the size of the orchid bouquet in relation to your dress and your figure. It does make a difference. **You want to consider where you are getting
Bangalore (PTI): Icon Hospitality, a subsidiary of Bangalore-headquartered Royal Orchid Hotels, on Thursday said it has acquired Hotel Royal Orchid Central for a consideration of Rs 82 crore.Icon Hospitality had leased the property since 2003 and decided to effect a buyout so as to better control the product offering, Royal Orchid Hotels chairman and managing director Chender Baljee told reporters here.
A style of bridal bouquet that emphasizes this orchid's natural shape, is a shower bouquet (cascade bouquet). This is a more advanced look to achieve. The bouquet in the photograph took Cindy, an experienced florist, two hours to create. The above photo is a side view of the bouquet. We make this type of wedding bouquet on the morning of the wedding, so that the flowers are as fresh as possible
Enough beautiful dendrobium orchid sprays and pastel Lady Jane "tulip" anthuriums to make a stunning bouquet for a beautiful bride. 10 orchid sprays, 10 Lady Jane "tulip" anthuriums and 3 foliage greens.
There are a few things we can’t bear to live without and cupcakes are one of them, so you can imagine our excitement when we came across these laser-cut Filigree Cupcake Wrapper’s from Paper Orchid. Intricate and precise, create a beautiful cupcake tree, or set at each place setting as a party favor - the possibilities are endless.
Giant seeded eucalyptus makes a beautiful framework for any orchid. Its strong sturdy branches act like an armature around the delicate blossoms. Here I wired the cattleyas in order to keep them amidst the beautiful greenery. Dendrobium orchids are sometimes difficult to arrange in wedding bouquets because of their length. You can make them cascade or put them in an arm bouquet to accentuate
Bangalore-based Royal Orchid Hotels (ROHL) is expected to put hold on the launch of its first budget property in the city, located just off the arterial MG Road, reports Business Standard. ROHL earlier announced plans to set up 50 budget hotels, under...(read more)
*Silk flowers are cheaper compared to fresh flowers. *Silk flowers can withstand the photos and dancing, as they don't crush easily. *Silk flowers are not affected by temperature and retain their fresh look forever :) *Silk flowers can be carried a long distance, if you are getting married on the beach in Jamaica. *Your guests will love you when they win the dance contest and the prize
The orchid wedding bouquet can be classy, simple, traditional, extravagant or just plain vibrant. Considering that orchids are one of the top wedding flowers, you are not alone in your search to make a decision. Orchid wedding bouquets are so popular that almost every wedding I've been to in the last five years have had them as bouquets and/or centerpieces. Some were obviously better looking
Remember, this is THE special day. Think about all you have to do. Are you willing to stay up late on the fore night handling dozens of fresh flowers, ribbons, pins, lace, etc? Perhaps, you have a plethora of friends and family to help. If that is the case, you must consider the life span of the flowers, picture taking, dancing and more... 1- Choose flowers that can withstand the heat of the
Enough beautiful dendrobium orchid sprays and pastel Lady Jane "tulip" anthuriums to make a stunning bouquet for a beautiful bride. Why pay retail florist prices when you can purchase this beautiful assortment of wedding flowers straight from our farms. Includes our usual growers mix of anthuriums, ginger, birds of paradise, heliconias and orchids.
Phalaenopsis orchids make startling wedding flowers. I've not met anybody yet who has not been struck by their graceful beauty. Commonly known as Moth Orchids, Phalaenopsis come in a variety of colours including white, pink, yellow and purple. Celebrities seem to love them, with Tom Cruise's recent wedding being decorated with them. Below are some pictures taken at a recent wedding where
The orchid grower's task is not easy. It is to set in motion the complex process of plant growth orchid, and, through the maintenance of a balanced, to ensure the continuation of this process.Using the energy from sunlight, green leaf chlorophyll converts carbon dioxide from the air and minerals from moisture in sugar and other carbohydrates.These energy carbohydrates are stored until needed for the reconstruction of plant tissue or flowering. The pseudobulbs of certain types, the large leathery leaves of others, and the grass as thin sheets of orchid pseudobulbs are missing storage tanks.The cycle will continue only if the farmer spends the greatest attention to the needs of the orchid. The reward for his dedication during the just brilliant flowering and the beauty of the tropics is reproduced in the greenhouse.No rigid rules can be set for beginners to follow. It was said that each farmer in his own greenhouse, within limits set by plants, is a law until itself.The amount of each e
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A bee trapped by a glob of sap inside a come-hither orchid up to 20 million years ago has rewritten the evolutionary tale of a flower with the most fanatical following of any plant in the world.
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What does a spider and an orchid plant have in common? Yes, Halloween is a special day. Brassia orchid plant is a name given to these spider orchids.Indeed, you can see the resemblance to the spider in this picture.These beautiful orchids are from the Genus, Brassia, the spider orchid. The long and slender petals and septals are like spider legs.They are named in honor of William Brass, a 19th-century British botanical illustrator, this orchid grows in the wet forests of tropical Central and South America, but it is also comfortable in cultivation.Many species in the genus Brassia orchid plants are pollinated by parasitic wasps, which normally lay their eggs on spiders. The patterns and structure of Brassia orchids resemble a spider in its web enough to encourage these wasps to lay their eggs in the plants' blossoms and in doing so pollinate them.The flower spike will provide you with a number of these flowers which do resemble spiders along the spike. Brassias are crossed with Milton
Royal Orchid, one of the prestigious hotels in Bangalore is eager to broaden its horizons across India. Encouraged by the same, the group is considering investing Rs 500 crore over the next two years to add around 2,000 rooms to its present facility of 750.
The Group will set up exclusive five star hotels in Delhi, Noida, Shimla, Jaipur, and Mumbai, informs Chander Baljee, Chairman, Royal Orchid.
The hotels in Mumbai, Delhi, and Noida will all be operational by 2009 as the group has already acquired the land in these cities.
Royal Orchid already has nine properties in Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mysore. It also has the plans to take the existing properties on lease in addition to building them as well.
Royal Orchid enjoys the status of being the largest chain of hotels in the city. The group has recently launched its new hotel, Brindavan Gardens, in Mysore.
I know there's lots of hoo-haa going on about the Borneo Orchid show at Tanjung Aru.. Can't remember the date, though.. Mom is planning on going I think with her "gardening gang".. Usually she'll bring me to tag along. I still don't know whether I wanna go or not.Anyways, after YEARS AND YEARS of trying to "piara" or care for this particular orchid, my mom never got it to bloom. So she got fed up of trying and just really let it be. Suddenly while getting into the car, we caught a glimpse of colour near the garage.. And there it was.. blooming in all its wonder!I'm not really into gardening but this pretty orchid really makes me feel all nice and happy. :D Maybe I should pick up this "gardening thing" soon. :)
I know there's lots of hoo-haa going on about the Borneo Orchid show at Tanjung Aru.. Can't remember the date, though.. Mom is planning on going I think with her "gardening gang".. Usually she'll bring me to tag along. I still don't know whether I wanna go or not.Anyways, after YEARS AND YEARS of trying to "piara" or care for this particular orchid, my mom never got it to bloom. So she got fed up of trying and just really let it be. Suddenly while getting into the car, we caught a glimpse of colour near the garage.. And there it was.. blooming in all its wonder!I'm not really into gardening but this pretty orchid really makes me feel all nice and happy. :D Maybe I should pick up this "gardening thing" soon. :)
This just sent the HYPE factor ALL THE WAY UP TO GET ME THE FUCK OUT OF HERE. There are subliminal images of course about God,
or this image of a building:
then things get REALLY freaky.
The scientist speaks of the Casimir Effect. This is long and winded to explain so you can read up on Wikipedia but what I believe will be of importance to LOST is this part:
Casimir effect and Wormholes
Exotic matter with negative energy density is required to stabilize a wormhole[1]. Morris, Thorne and Yurtsever[2] pointed out that the quantum mechanics of the Casimir effect can be used to produce a locally mass-negative region of space-time, and suggested that negative effect could be used to stabilize a wormhole to allow faster than light travel.
Thanks to Dave and Thomas for the Heads Up
Insects and their relatives cause most of the problems for orchid growers. Some of them can even transmit diseases from one plant to another. This article will discuss five of the most common orchid pests.AphidsAphids are sucking insects that are some of the most problematic orchid pests. One of the signs of aphid infestation is a collection of tan-colored skins on the plant. Leaves will also become covered in honeydew and bud and flowers will become stunted or deformed. You can simply brush them away or spray them off with water.Fungus GnatsFungus gnats are also common orchid pests. Their larvae grow in potting media that is too wet, warm, or decaying too quickly. To control these pests, make sure you don't keep the potting media too wet and allow it to dry between waterings. You can also use the yellow sticky cards that are commonly used to control white flies.MealybugsSome of the other types of orchid pests are mealybugs. They feed under bracts and on the roots. They reproduce thro
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An endangered variety of Orchid, called the "Ghost Orchid" was found in the Florida Everglades (or what is left of them ;) ) You can see the full story here. I had just finished looking into global warming and I must say this was a breath of fresh air.;)--The Clever CynicThe Clever Cynic, http://theclevercynic.blogspot.com/
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MINNESOTAComo Park Conservatory1325 Aida PlaceSt. Paul, Minnesota 55103Telephone: (651) 487-8201Contact: Bob MartinE-Mail: robertmartin@cistpaul.MN.UPublic Hours: 10 am – 4 pm, dailyMISSOURIMissouri Botanical Garden4344 Shaw BoulevardSt. Louis, Missouri 63166Telephone: (314) 577-1234, ext. 6Contact: Babs WagnerE-Mail: blanche.wagner@mobot.orgPublic Hours: Tours must be arranged.NORTH CAROLINADuke University Botany Greenhouse139 Bio Science BuildingDurham, North Carolina 27706Telephone: (919) 660-7334Contact: Beverly CalhounE-Mail: bcalhoun@acpub.duke.eduPublic Hours: 10 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through ThursdayUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical GardenUniversity of North CarolinaCharlotte, North Carolina 28223Telephone: (704) 547-4055Contact: Dr. T. Lawrence MellichampE-Mail: tlmellic@email.uncc.eduPublic Hours: 10 am – 3 pm, Monday through SaturdayNEW YORKBrooklyn Botanical Garden1000 Washington AvenueBrooklyn, New York 11225-1099Telephone: (718) 623-7242Contact: Jac
The life cycle of an orchid can be divided into two distinct cycles - the growth period and the rest period. The orchid requires certain amounts of temperature, water and light in each period.The rest phaseThis occurs during the drought season in tropical sites and in the winter in temperate areas. Most orchids flower at the start of or soon after the rest period. The orchids should not be kept moist in the rest phase as this makes them produce weak new shoots. However do not keep them dry completely especially if they have tough leaves and small bulbs. TemperatureDifferent orchids flourish in different temperature zones. Some thrive in moist warm, areas others in partly moist, warm regions while other flourishes in dry, hot regions. You have to pin-point what type of orchid you have as this will directly influence its requirements. Orchids generally belong to three different categories cool, temperate or warm.Measuring temperatureOne can use a simple apparatus such as an indoor thermo
MINNESOTAComo Park Conservatory1325 Aida PlaceSt. Paul, Minnesota 55103Telephone: (651) 487-8201Contact: Bob MartinE-Mail: robertmartin@cistpaul.MN.UPublic Hours: 10 am – 4 pm, dailyMISSOURIMissouri Botanical Garden4344 Shaw BoulevardSt. Louis, Missouri 63166Telephone: (314) 577-1234, ext. 6Contact: Babs WagnerE-Mail: blanche.wagner@mobot.orgPublic Hours: Tours must be arranged.NORTH CAROLINADuke University Botany Greenhouse139 Bio Science BuildingDurham, North Carolina 27706Telephone: (919) 660-7334Contact: Beverly CalhounE-Mail: bcalhoun@acpub.duke.eduPublic Hours: 10 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through ThursdayUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical GardenUniversity of North CarolinaCharlotte, North Carolina 28223Telephone: (704) 547-4055Contact: Dr. T. Lawrence MellichampE-Mail: tlmellic@email.uncc.eduPublic Hours: 10 am – 3 pm, Monday through SaturdayNEW YORKBrooklyn Botanical Garden1000 Washington AvenueBrooklyn, New York 11225-1099Telephone: (718) 623-7242Contact: Jac
Cattleyas are often also called the corsage Orchid, and were named after the Orchid grower William Cattley. They generally come from South America. Their flowers can be pretty large - up to about 8 inches. They are also often fragrant. The only downside to Cattleyas is that their flowers only last 2-3 weeks on average.If possible, buy a Cattleya with either Laelia or another kind of orchid bred with it. You'll be able to tell these, because instead of it saying Catt. -name- it'll say BLC or SLC or LC. Flowers on these aren't as big, but you get more flowers and more bloom time!SOURCE:http://www.imagine123.com/
CALIFORNIAGolden Gate Park ConservatoryMcLaren Lodge, Fell and Stanyan Streets,San Francisco, California 94117Telephone: (415) 666-7077Contact: George MarcopulousE-Mail: gmarcopulos@compuserve.comPublic Hours: Please call for current hoursLos Angeles State and County Arboretum301 North Baldwin AvenueArcadia, California 91006-2697Telephone: (626) 821-3221Contact: Julie NormanPublic Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, dailySan Diego Zoo2920 Zoo DriveSan Diego, California 92112-1515Telephone: (619) 231-1515Contact: Janette GerrityE-Mail: mbostwick@sandiegozoo.orgPublic Hours: The orchid facility is open on the third Friday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm. Special tours outside the normal hours can be arranged in advance with the approval of Michael Bostwick.COLORADODenver Botanical Gardens909 York StreetDenver, Colorado 80206Telephone: (720) 865-3500Contact: Nicholas SnakenbergE-Mail: snakenbn@botanicgardens.orgPublic Hours: 9:00 am – 5 pm, dailyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAUnited States Botanical Gar
If you happen to be one of those people that just have to buy the "orphans" at bargain sales that are laying around half dead, please understand what you are doing. The plant has undergone a lot: over-watering, under-watering, too much heat, too much cold, and heavens knows what else. Saving these "orphans" can sometimes be done, but taking them to a dry home and expecting miracles is not reality. Most often it will require the intensive care environment of a well-controlled greenhouse to save the plant. It can take years for a plant to recover to the point of producing new flowers or even new growth. 1.Check and see how firm the plant is in the pot, if it is shaky and not firm then chances are it is either been recently repotted or it has a bad root system. If it has been recently repotted check the mix, you may want to replace it for something more suitable for orchids, even if the plant is in bloom. Sphagnum moss is often used to pot the orchids in for shipping and if it it pac
Reproduction Bumblebee Orchid (Ophrys bombyliflora)It is in the variety and the refinement of their reproductive methods that orchids truly amaze. On many orchids, the lip (labellum) serves as a landing pad for flying insects. The labellum is sometimes adapted to have a color and shape which attracts particular male insects via mimicry of a receptive female insect. Some orchids are reliant solely on this deception for pollination. After pollination, the epigynous ovary starts developing and produces a many-seeded capsule.•The Lady's Slipper (Paphiopedilum) has a deep pocket that traps visiting insects, with just one exit. Passage through this exit leads to pollinia being deposited on the insect. •Many neotropical orchids are pollinated by male orchid bees, which visit the flowers to gather volatile chemicals they require to synthesize pheromonal attractants. Each type of orchid places the pollinia on a different body part of a different species of bee, so as to enforce proper cro
This small orchid demonstrates a typical zygomorphic flower with three petal-like sepals (top, lower right, lower left), two normal petals on either side of the dorsal (upper) sepal, and the labellum, a modified lower petal in three parts surrounding and below the shiny column.Orchids have simple leaves with parallel veins. Their shape is highly variable between species; ovate, lanceolate, or orbiculate. Their size and shape can be an aid in identifying the orchid, since it reflects the taxonomic position. The leaves can be enormous or minute, or they can even be lacking (as in the Ghost Orchid (Polyrrhiza lindenii), a mycoheterotrophic species, and Aphyllorchis and Taeniophyllum, which depend on their roots, which contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis).The structure of the leaves corresponds to the specific habitat of the orchid. Species that typically bask in sunlight, or grow on sites which can be occasionally very dry, have thick, leathery leaves. The laminas are covered by a waxy
There were so many purple spotted orchids at Anchor Bottom the other day, it was incredible. There were festoons of them. There were also fragrant orchids, some early pyramidal orchids poking up as well as the one bee orchid i spotted. This is a photo of a particularly large and fine looking specimen i came across. There are also green winged orchids present at the site but they flowered about a month earlier. I didn't have a chance to go out and have a look at them so sadly i missed them. Better luck next year.
I couldn't believe it when i came across this flower. There i was happily walking along admiring all the other orchids growing at Anchor Bottom when suddenly i spied this beauty in the long grass. I've never seen one of these growing in the wild before. I think they're just incredible. I posted this picture of the bee orchid because it's an angle you don't usually see in photos. For example, I'd never noticed the small spur at the lip of the flower before because it can't be seen very easily from straight on. You might also be able to make out the flower bud ready to break open slightly higher up the stem. Apparantly the flowers open from the bottom of the stalk upwards so the flowers at the top are the last to open.
