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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
When or how often do you transplant an orchid?
You should only repot an orchid once a year for most orchids. Usually in the spring when you start to see new growth's Paphs & Phrags (lady Slipper Orchids) should be repotted every 6-9 months.
Leave it alone and mist the leaves and roots with water reqularly that is how they grow.
they all have like pedals
Oops, my phalaenopsis orchid does not have a scent, after all. I was mistaken; the fragrance...is from the dozen red roses I got from my guy on my birthday.
What is the Little Pearl Twist Orchid's scientific name?
Spiranthes grayi is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Little Pearl Twist Orchid.
Specifically, the first word in the scientific name is the genus. In this case, the genus is characterized by the attractively spiraling form of the plant's stem. The second word is the species. Here, the species is named after botanist Asa Gray (November 18, 1810 - January 30, 1888).
Another common name is Little Ladies' Tresses Orchid.
does it compare to a butterfly's wing or incense?
This is powdery mildew and it's tough to get rid of. It will spreads to near plants. Try a product called Neem II in hardware store (no mixing required) or find online plain Neem oil, it's an oily substance you mix with water. Spray all your plants every six days. Do not spray plants when in sun light, they will receive burn spots. Important note; blot the Neem oil out of the center of plants so it won't cause damage. Continue treatment for one month. Repeat treatment once a month to prevent it from coming back. You may be keeping your plant too wet. Try letting soil dry for a day or two before re-watering them. Powdery mildew is a type of a fungus (will spread to other plants) caused from keeping plant too wet all the time.
What other plants do not soil to grow besides orchids?
Bromeliads which grow on the branches of many tropical trees, Air Plants, Mistletoe, Spanish Moss, some species of fern and Seaweeds and I'm sure there are many more.
An ant orchid is a species of orchid, Latin name Chiloglottis formicifera, originally from New Zealand.
What discovery allowed gardners to to grow orchids in greenhouses?
The wealthy began growing orchids in the midninteenth century in greenhouses to mimic native conditions. They had to learn to have ventilation to best grow the orchids.
What type of root system does a Orchids use?
Orchids have a fibrous root system. Orchids are monocotyledons and monocots only have fibrous root systems. (NOT chicken roots....-_-)
Is an orchid a deciduous plant?
Some orchids, especially some dendrobium orchids, will lose the leaves on some of their stems, often after flowering, but they will not regrow leaves on those stems, they will grow new stems. The old stems will stay alive & will act somewhat like leaves, because they contain chlorophyll. Orchids are not deciduous, not that I have ever seen.
What is the common name of Goodyera repens?
Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain is the common name of Goodyera repens.
Specifically, the complete binomial, Latin or scientific name is Goodyera repens var. ophioides. The common name honors the wild orchid's reputation as having body parts that can be used to treat a rattlesnake's bite. It also reflects the perceived similarity between it and the common lawn weed, plantain (Musa balbisiana).
The common name in Europe is creeping lady's tresses.
What is the common name of Liparis loeselii?
It is a species of orchid native to Europe, eastern United States and Eastern Canada. It is known as the Fen Orchid as it grows in fens and bogs
Yes they bloom year round if in a green house or tropical area.
