Orchids possess an anatomy that is unique. Though there are over 20,000 natural species and possibly as many as 100,000 or more hybrids, they share many common characteristics. Those give the orchid its distinctive appearance.
Like animals species, flowers have male and female parts. The orchid is unusual in that its male and female aspects have [...]

If there is any tree that is unique and beautiful, it is the bonsai tree. This is basically a sort of miniature tree, one that is considered as being an ancient oriental horticultural art form. Bonsai is a term that is not used to describe the actual tree but instead it means grown in a [...]

Selecting a species of orchid to grow will, of course, be heavily influenced by personal taste. But within that broad spectrum, those choices can and should be influenced by the care a given orchid needs. That, in turn, is determined by the native conditions of that species.
For example, orchids naturally thrive on every continent except [...]

There are over 20,000 naturally occurring orchid species, and over 100,000 hybrids. That leaves an enormous range of possible choices, a variety that can be overwhelming. But the choice can be made easier by investigating a few examples.
Cymbidiums, for example, are a very popular option. They’re very hardy and will reward the orchid grower with [...]