Topic: American Orchid Society

Visit a local orchid society meeting

One of the best ways to learn to grow orchids in your particular area is to join a local society and talk to people who are already proficient with the conditions. All societies have people who have grown orchids for years who ...

How to choose an orchid plant

* Where to Buy an Orchid * Although you can find orchids at supermarkets and home supply stores these days, it is still best to purchase one from a plant nursery where the plants will have most likely received specialized care. * How to Select ...
* Since most orchids are from tropical regions, a common assumption of novice orchid growers is that orchids need to be watered frequently, even daily. * How Can I Tell if My Orchid Needs Water? * Although there are a many variables affecting how often ...
Light is necessary for all life, but plants have the unique talent of being able to harness sunlight energy and turn it into food. For orchid lovers, enticing your plants to flower is the name of the game, and the amount of ...

Orchid Theme Gifts

Join the American Orchid Society and you will receive 12 months of the acclaimed Orchids magazine with monthly information on how to grow and what is new in the orchid world. Membership includes free or discounted admission to botanical gardens around the ...

Orchid Viruses

Viruses are one of the most problematic of diseases found in orchids and it is worldwide issue. The most common of these are Odontoglossum ringspot virus (ORSV), Cymbidium mosaic virus (CyMV) and Tobacco Mosiac virus (TMV). For some excellent pictures of leaf ...
White mericlone orchids are delicate, elegant orchids that add a graceful, peaceful presence to your home. Bella Online says they are more expensive to purchase because they are expensive to produce. Set the mericlone orchid either on a table by the window ...

Orchid Supplies

For the beginning orchid owner there are very few supplies that you really need. Your plant, fertilizer, a spray bottle and Your First Orchid an excellent publication from the American Orchid Society. Most orchid vendors online carry a variety. Supports for staking ...
For hobbyists like Colette Theriault, a photographer who lives in Ontario, orchids are an addiction. Theriault is now fighting a losing battle to save the first orchid she ever bought. Another legion of aficionados will descend on Oklahoma City for the American ...

How to Care for Your Orchid

An orchid in bloom is a beautiful thing, and the blooms will last for months. Where to locate your orchid. While the orchid is in bloom, fertilize it every 2nd week. You may see new buds in 8-12 weeks. The American Orchid ...