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Orchids
Members of the largest famly of flowering plants, Orchdaceae, all orchids are monocots and have three petals. They are highly prized by horticulturists and florists for their unique coloration and diverse forms, and occur on all continents except Antarctica. With 330 genera and nearly 22,000 accepted species, questions and answers in this category are endless!
366 Questions
Are Ladys Slipper flowers an orchid?
Yes, they are a variety of orchid. They are also the Minnesota state flower.
How long must orchid cactus clippings be?
Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum spp) cuttings need to be 6-8 inches/15-20 centimeters long.
Specifically, the cuttings need to be taken in spring. It is important for all equipment to be clean. With proper attention to equipment and to procedure, orchid cactus cuttings may flower in as little as one or two (1-2) years.
When did mechanical harvesting begin?
The history of mechanical harvesting itself dates back to Cyrus McCormick's marketing of the mechanical reaper in the early 1840s.
How is the sundew flower is like the orchid flower?
The sundew plant is a carnivorous perennial plant. The flowers of the sundew plant are much like the orchid flower in shape and in color, however they are much smaller.
What factors should you take into account in finding out how to make orchid bloom?
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What will happen if orchids grow in soil or drift wood?
They will grow in both, and they will just grow and probagate, most Orchids are "Epiphytes", they attach themselves to plants but generally to trees, they are not parasites they just use the plant or trees for support.
Other Orchids are "Lithophytes, they grow on rocks, stones etc.
There are some that are called "True Terrestrials", they grow in soil as opposed to the "Simiterrestrials" which grow on the ground on decomposing matter.
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What color is the Fairmont orchid?
The Fairmont Orchid is a luxury resort in Hawaii. The building are off white in colour, with much greenery surrounding the property. Some consturction is done using wood, so it has a natural wood finish.
What is the bloom color of the Mauve Sleekwort Orchid?
Purple is the bloom color of the Mauve Sleekwort (Liparis lilifolia).
Specifically, the bloom combines the colors green and purple. For example, each of the narrow sepals is pale green. Each side petal is purple. The lip may range in its purple color from pale to having a brownish cast.
What is the scientific name of the Little Orange Lip Orchid?
Malaxis spicata is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Little Orange Lip Orchid.
Specifically, a scientific name brings together at least two words. The first word characterizes the genus' hallmark as being the softness, Malaxis, of tender plant tissues. The second word describes the species as being spotted, spicata.
What is significance of urine in orchids?
In pot/mount/bark/moss culture the significance is on a parallel with salts, so toxic. Growers opt for non urea nitrogen feeds as urea (the reason a cat likes to lick our skin) is a waste product but part of natural decomp process in the nitrogen cycle. Urea to ammonia to nitrite to nitrate to nitrogen. Bacteria perform this act of kindness for us. A potted plant will sustain very little in terms of a mini ecosystem and so useless but dangerous. Orchid cannot absorb urea they have to wait, but by the time cycle is complete is washed out of pot anyway. Non urea non urine but the end result of cycle - nitrogen is available for plant quicker almost immediately as the work of organisms has been done prior. Nitrates are the reason for excessive growth in aqua and excessine algae in ponds, a very rich nutrient but ofcouse in a large working eco sytem plants in the majority use it but higher doses in small water bodies decide the fate of your tropical fishes. An established tank will have healthy populations of good bacteria in gravel bed and filter. Nitrites, ammonia urea are toxic in concentrated dose.
Would or could be considered a useful tool for organic gardners as a bucket full of urine thrown on a compost heap puts the whole compost process in to a advantaged status.
Orchids especially epiphytes need nitrogen and bark chips contain zero use for the plant except stability ofcourse and the air circulation factor.
In a larger organic natural setting such as growers in tropical climates with backgardens that would make me drool, the situation only then begins to have an element of significance as mounted orchids will have a living tree and not an inch squared bark/ sphag mount. Debris will collect in pockets and crevices as nature intended. Basically urine would be a significant useful horticultural tool because matured established organic environments provide room for so much biological activity. The waste product urine - urea- ammonia of the nitrogen cycle would have less chance of contact and thus physical harm from contact.
Of course in any setting a man has the advantage of using secluded trees and hedges as cover while he disposes of his bodies waste product and in this current day and age as human livers and kidneys suffer abuse no -one can be sure of the scale of additional toxic substances still present, kidney and liver organs decline in functionality and the bladder has zero tolerance for inflicted damage and cant store waste fluid waiting for kidney to complete its task in total. Beer is said to be a health property for orchid cultivation.
While two plants of same factors grow in two selected spots of the garden, urine will enter the bio process of decay determined by circumstances and one spot differs to another with many variables.
What is the range of the Snake Mouth Orchid?
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Southern Rein Orchid (Ponthieva racemosa).
Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far north in its southeasterly extension as Virginia. It may be found growing as far southeasterly as Florida. It is found growing all along the coastal plain between the two states. It also grows southwestward from Florida, across the Mississippi River and into Texas.
What drink is made from orchids?
The underground tubers (mainly Orchis mascula) are ground to a powder and used for cooking, such as in the hot beverage "Salep".
What is the habitat of the Putty Root Orchid?
Aplectrum hyemale is the scientific name of the Putty Root.
Specifically, the scientific name brings together at least two words. The first word is the genus, which in this case unites orchids that have no spur, Aplectrum. The second word is the species, which here celebrates the single leaf lasting the winter, hyemale. The scientific name also may be linked with the Adam-and-Eve Orchid, which is another popular common name for the plant.
What is the scientific name of the Yellow Twayblade?
Liparis loeselii is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Yellow Twayblade.
Specifically, a scientific name comprises at least two words. The first identifies the genus, whose hallmark is the glossiness, Liparis, of its leaves. The second indicates that the genus honors German botanist Johann Loesel (1607 - 1655).
What is 'orchid' in Portuguese?
"OrquÃdea" is a Portuguese equivalent of "orchid" (Orchidaceae family).
The Portuguese word is a feminine noun. Its singular definite article is "a" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "uma" ("a, one").
The pronunciation is "oohr-KEE-dyuh."
How do you grow orchids in a glass vase?
To grow orchids in a glass you will need: moss, sheet rocks, chopsticks, orchid fertilizer, and river rocks. Moisten the moss, add fertilizer, then sheet rocks.
What precautions must be made for the delivery of orchids?
The precautions one must make for the delivery of orchids is to monitor the temperatures, in very cold or very hot weather, the orchids can die. Wind and severe rains will also affect the health of one's orchids.
