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3 Interesting Orchids to Buy

Saturday, September 2nd, 2006

Here are some fun, interesting Orchids to grow that we recommend. Again, there are interesting, not mainstream choices. =)

enc-yel.jpgEnc tampensis alba ‘Mendenhall’ AM/AOS (Cattleya Type Orchid) This is a nice clear green and white Orchid. Very interesting sprays of flowers. Award winner. Link on Amazon.
yellow-cattleya.jpgEplc. Butterfly Kisses ‘Mendenhall’ AM-AD/AOS (Cattleya Type Orchid)This is a very floriferous orange Cattleya award winner variant. Award winner. Highly recommended. Link on Amazon.com.
darwinara.jpgDarwinara Charm ‘Blue Star’ HCC/AOS(Orchid plant) (vanda type orchid plant) This is a Vanda Orchid with small fragrant blue flowers. Award winner. Link on Amazon.com.

Top 7 Phalaenopsis Orchids To Grow - From an Orchid Expert

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006


As an Orchid expert, these are the top 7 kinds of Phalaenopsis Orchids I recommend to choose and grow.
There are many kinds of Phalaenopsis Orchids, and I have chosen an execellent representation below to show the cross section of the categories of Phalaenopsis Orchids. I do love all kinds of Phalaenopsis Orchids as they are easy to care for, beautiful, and flowers are long lasting. Included below are some great premium Phalaenopsis Orchids that will perform well, as well as some of my favorite novelty Phalaenopsis Orchids.

Enjoy! - L.T.
8/22/06 9:18 PM

1. Mini Green PhalaenopsisThis is a mini green Phalaenopsis Orchid. Although this plant won’t bloom longer than other types of Phalaenopsis Orchids, it is mainly sought after for being more compact. Click to read about this Phalaenopsis on Amazon.
Green Phalaenopsis Orchid

2. Premium Standard Purple PhalaenopsisThis is a standard, premium purple Phalaenopsis Orchid in a 5″ pot. This is the most common standard pot size. This Phalaenopsis will perform and have good plant strength. Click to read about this purple Phalaenopsis on Amazon.com.
Purple Phalaenopsis Orchid

3. Compact Novelty PhalaenopsisThis is a novelty Phalaenopsis Orchid. Novelty Phalaenopsis Orchids are my favorite as I love the waxy, thick texture many of these have, their compact nature, long time flowering, and most importantly, variety in colors, patterns, and flower shapes. Click to read about this Phalaenopsis on Amazon.
Novelty Phalaenopsis Orchid

4. Award Winner Novelty Phalaenopsis with Blended Flower ColorThis is another novelty Phalaenopsis Orchid, but with taller arching spray of flowers and blended flowers. This plant is an award winner and therefore you know the flower shape pleases us Orchid judges with perfect symmetry and other features. Flowers are also well spaced. Click to read about this Phalaenopsis on Amazon.
Red Yellow Novelty Phalaenopsis Orchid

5. Premium Standard White PhalaenopsisThis is a wonderful perfect premium white standard Phalaenopsis Orchid. This is a large plant which is very strong and should flower for a nice long time. Click to read about this Phalaenopsis on Amazon.
White Phalaenopsis Orchid

6. Award Winner Yellow Novelty Phalaenopsis with Clear ColorThis is an award winner yellow novelty Phalaenopsis with white lip. Phalaenopsis Orchids this clear are often very sought after and hard to find. This plant has wonderful shape and clarity of color. Click to read about this Phalaenopsis on Amazon.
Clear Yellow Phalaenopsis Orchid

 
7. White and Pink Blended Premium Standard Phalaenopsis Award WinnerThis is an award winner pink and white blended Phalaenopsis. This plant has very nice color and is a great plant. Click to read about this Phalaenopsis on Amazon.
Pink Phalaenopsis Orchid

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Dendrobium Orchid

Saturday, August 12th, 2006
  1. You have bright light
  2. You’ve never grown a Dendrobium Orchid
  3. You sometimes forget to water your Orchids (Dendrobiums like this)
  4. You have some room to spare, as these Orchids are sometimes taller than others
  5. You have bought and grow Vanda or Cattleya Orchids well (similar care)

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Phalaenopsis Orchid

Saturday, August 12th, 2006
  1. You have less than half a day of sunlight, and it is indirect
  2. You’d like to buy a compact Orchid
  3. You like a long blooming Orchid
  4. You like an easy to care for Orchid
  5. You have other kinds of Orchids and no Phalaenopsis Orchids

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