Orchids

Guide Note

Orchids are known for their unique and exquisite flowers, and along with Sunflowers, are the largest family of flowering plants in the world. Most orchids are perennials that live in tropical climates and attach themselves to other plants, such as trees.

Orchids are a versatile plant, growing in almost every continent and climate, and advances in horticulture have created more than 100,000 varieties.

Fast Facts

1. Scientific family: Orchidaceae
2. Number of Species: 22,000
3. Seeds of the orchid genus Vanilla are the source of vanilla flavoring
4. Taiwan is the largest exporter of orchids in the world

Popular Orchid Varieties

1. Cymbidium
2. Phalaenopsis
3. Cattleya
4. Renanthera
5. Oncidium
6. Coelogyne
7. Miltoniopsis
8. Odontoglossum
9. Zygopetalum
10. Paphiopedilum

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Wikipedia: Orchidaceae
2. The Flower Expert: Orchids
3. Official Site: American Orchid Society
4. Beautiful Orchids: Orchid Care Tips
5. Argus Orchids: All About Orchids
6. Video: Repotting an Orchid  (Time 1:15)
7. Video: How to Water an Orchid  (Time 00:55)

Orchid Information and History

• Orchid Care Expert: Background and History of Orchids
• Botanical.com: Collection, Preparation, Constituents, and Uses
• Orchid Tips: Orchid Care Tips
• Species Specific: Irish Orchid Species

Orchid Images

• Yahoo! Image Search: Orchids
• Google Image Search: Orchids
• Flickr: Orchid Photos
• Orchid Works: Orchid Photo Page  
• Orchids Online: Orchid Photos and Information

Orchid Gardening Tips

• • Mahalo's Guide to Gardening

Orchid Planting

• Orchid Kingdom: Orchid Planting
• HowToDoThings.com: How To Plant Orchids
• Orchids.org: Orchid Planting Tips
• HGTV: Planting Orchids Outdoors  

Orchid Maintenance

• Orchids of Wickford: Orchid Care
• Aloha Orchid Nursery: Orchid Care and Maintenance
• The University of Georgia: Growing Orchids
• LandscapingIdeasOnline: Tips For Growing Orchids

Orchid Buying Guides

• iVillage: Where Can I Buy Orchids?
• BellaOnline: Where Should I Buy Orchids?
• Ezine Articles: How To Buy Orchids

Orchid Retailers

Orchid Seeds

• The Orchid Seedbank Project: Orchid Seeds
• Calypso Orchid: Orchid Seeds
• eBay: Orchid Seeds

Online Orchid Florists

• • Mahalo's Guide to Online Florists
• 1.800.FLOWERS: Orchids
• 1.888.ORCHIDS: Orchids
• Teleflora: Orchid Arrangement
• Orchid Web: Online Orchids  
• ProFlowers: Orchids
• FTD: Orchids

Orchid Blogs, Groups and Forums

• Orchid Geeks Forum: Orchid Growing 
• Terrestrial Orchid Forum: Orchids Enthusiasts
• GardenGuides.com Forum: Orchid Seed Information
• GardenStew Forum: Orchid Growing

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