growing them on the other hand has proved difficult.
But that hasn't stopped me buying them.
If you happen to be in Singapore from 13-20 November, the 20th World Orchid Conference is happening.
The next World Orchid Conference is in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2014
There are 2 kinds of orchids:
epiphytes - these are the most popular and grow from trees.
they require a moist, warm climate
most popular being Dendrobiums
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| orchid Dendrobium |
terrestrial - these grow directly from the ground
they are easier to grow and their flowers last longer
most popular being Cymbidiums
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| orchid Cymbidium |
so, if you ARE an orchid boffin, I'd love to hear from you giving names to the images of orchids I have here. All these photos were taken in the Begonia hothouse at Wellington's Botanic gardens
There are 11 photo sets in this "CAM" series and one guest photo.
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3 comments:
I always think of my mother when I see orchids - they are her favourites :)
Still beautiful. Guess whose back
Thanks Calle - great to know you're back. I'll pop on over to your blog and read some installments
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