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Orchids are beautiful additions to indoor decorating, and they're easier to grow than you may think. Check out these tips.

"… The key to success with orchids is selecting the right variety. Moth orchid ( Phalaenopsis ), shown … thousands of varieties of orchids , so it should be no … different sizes. Small orchid varieties can grow in … as cymbidiums and nun orchids can grow 3 feet tall …"

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Beauty on the Sill: Tips for Growing Orchids

… with the American Orchid Society. He provided a list of orchids that fit the above … hybrids (the "corsage orchid "). These orchids prefer dry roots … growing and choosing orchids from the links below. The American Orchid Society: aos.org

How to Grow Orchids Indoors

… guidelines to help you choose the right orchid : I tend to overwater: Slipper orchids , such as phaphiopedilum, phragmipedium … orchid , cattleyas I'm afraid of orchids : Moth orchid , dendrobium Best orchids grow outdoors in summer: Vanda …

Orchids as Houseplants

… according to Potting an Orchid . In their native tropical habitats, orchids often grow on tree … soil, depending on orchid Pebbles (optional … Slipper Masdevallia Moth Orchids Oncidium Cattleya 1. Timing: Repot your orchid when the roots become …

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Get Your Orchid to Rebloom

Bring on the new bloom! You can renew a fading orchid by pruning in just the right place. The perfect snip can bring you weeks of new blooms. Take a look at our inside scoop on making your plant put on new color.

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To give your orchid a longer life, try this. Orchids have always fascinated gardeners. They have a very delicate beauty that unfortunately gives them a reputation for being difficult to grow. They're not seen as being terribly hardy. In fact, orchids only bloom once a year unless you know the secret. The normal bloom cycles about 3 months, so once you the flowers beginning to fade, you wanna take your clippers and you're gonna snip right above the node right here. Now, this is gonna seem painful to do this because they are beautiful flowers you are just gonna be chopping off, but this will actually force the orchid to send out a secondary shoot of new blooms, and this extra shoot should give you blooms for about another month or two, almost doubling your time to get to enjoy your orchid . Some bonus blooms to help the orchid's reputation.

Dining Room Makeover

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color and pattern from the wallpaper. A centerpiece of lilies, mums, and orchids adds another touch of Asian design. The one accessory with lots of color is our rug. Since the walls are so bold,

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10 Easy-to-Grow Orchids

… and summer with an orchid fertilizer. They … Hint: Some oncidium orchids are wonderfully fragrant … Grow Them: Jewel orchid ( Ludisia discolor … many other common orchids , let it dry out … feed it with an orchid fertilizer once a … Hint: Give jewel orchids plenty of humidity …

Top Fragrant Houseplants

… logees.com Showy corsage orchids are so lovely to look at that … from drafts for your corsage orchid . Water and fertilize it regularly … research before shopping for your orchid ; some corsage orchids flower once a year, others bear …

The Biltmore Estate

… central Palm House hosts a large collection of palms, ferns, and other foliage plants, while the Orchid Room offers a stunning variety of delicate orchids . What is more serene than relaxing by the inn's scenic pool surrounded by the beauty of the …

Landscaping Ideas from the Atlanta Botanical Garden

… pitcher plant, and maple collections; an orchid center; a dwarf conifer garden; fields … Botanical Garden has an amazing collection of orchids -- more than 2,000 species, including … stunning Paraphalaenopsis laycockii . The orchid collection is in its prime from January …

An Easy Tropical-Themed Bridal Shower

… then lay one or two orchids ' stems around the edges … generously sized fresh or faux orchid bloom. To set an organic … glasses with a fresh orchid bloom. Set the tropical … and table linens so the orchid remains in the spotlight … showcase single stems of orchids in contemporary vases …

Pretty Christmas Flower Arrangements

… long-lasting breed of orchid is perfect for winter … Flower Tip: Cymbidium orchids do best in bright light … Who doesn't love orchids ? The wide range of colors … flower arrangement. Moth orchids are easy to care for … your favorite color of orchid and a variety of small …