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Orchids Beauty
In the past, I have tried so hard to grow orchids. EVERYONE faded away and died. It actually broke my heart because they are one of the most unique beautiful flowers I have ever seen, but yet I could never keep them alive. I even explained this to my husband several times, but he told me he had faith in my green thumb and he knows I will be able to take care of it-so he ended up purchasing me two.
So I figured, if I have not had the best luck growing Orchids, perhaps there are others as well, so if I write a Squidoo Lens on them and do some research, perhaps many of us will benefit from it.
All of the photos in this lens are pictures I have taken. There is no editing or enhancements in any of the pictures, espcially the UpClose Orchid. I took these pictures at the Botanical Gardens here in Georgia (last month I believe). If you have a lens on growing flowers or orchids, please be sure to add it to the plexo below.
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January 23, 2011
Amazon Spotlight
Easy Orchids: The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors
Amazon Price: $22.00 (as of 06/04/2012)
Used Price: $3.95
Review
Proven, simple, yet expert advice on growing a wide range of orchids in the home. (Ken Smith London Free Press 200502)
Well-illustrated advice on picking appropriate orchids, caring for them, and displaying them attractively. (HortIdeas 20050924)
Succeeds admirably in its aim to 'provide a practical concise, easy-to-use guide'... artful photos of vibrant orchids. (Publishers Weekly 20050722)
Especially useful for the home grower... 85 orchids most suitable for the home -- with detailed information on daily care. (John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger 200509)
A calm and simple approach to growing one of the most popular, yet confounding, houseplants... easy to read and follow. (Marty Wingate Seattle Post-Intelligencer 200509)
[Recommended as a book for novices] A clear guide to all the main types and the most reliable cultivars. (Vancouver Sun 200412)
How to choose the right orchids for your home and then, in easy terms, explains how to care for them. (John Bagnasco Garden Compass 200511)
Both common and unusual cultivars... concise, pertinent, practical information in an easy to find format. (Adele Kleine Current Books on Gardening and Botany [Chicago Bot 200511)
Advises novices choosing the right orchid for their home... features horticultural tips; the pretty photos are a nice plus. (Phillip Oliver Library Journal )
Easy-to-use book is filled with important facts and expert techniques... a fabulous book that covers everything in a no-no-nonsense manner. (Biology Digest )
Beautifully illustrated and up-to-date... gardeners of all levels will discover how fail-safe it can be to grow orchids. (Michigan Gardener )
Lighting for Orchids
This is what the tag on my Orchid says:Just Add Ice ORCHIDS
Simple as 1-2-3
1. Water with 3 ice cubes once a week.
2. Place in a bright, well lit location, avoid direct sunlight.
3. 65-85 F never below 55 degrees. Locate away from drafts.
Thats it, that is all it says!
I was doing some research online and found a site that says:
If the leaves are ong and slender the more strong lighting the orchid will need. If the leaves are short, softer wider leaves, the less light it will require.
So I suppose I should stick with what the tag says on mine. I wonder if "Just add ice" Orchids are a new breed??
A few helpful videos
Growing Orchids
Here are a few of my photos that I took at our local
Botancial Gardens
The Orchid
Beauty with its own unique personality
Orchids
The beauty never stops
For Orchids
Growing Orchids
- Special greenhouse for orchids holds gardener's passion
- 'You don't have to like to do that to grow orchids -- many of them are simple to grow -- but I like the complexity.' Orchid greenhouse holds gardener's passion gallery (5 photos) "My grandmothers on both sides cultivated roses, and my mother grew ...
- Summit Outside: A beautiful flower
- Amazingly enough, there are quite a number of native or wild orchids in Colorado. They are found growing in the plains, along the foothills and high in the mountains, like here in Summit County. Their flowers are as shapely and elegant as their ...
- MindMachines.com Study Reveals Data Suggesting Binaural Beats Produce Positive ...
- The plants receiving the 515 treatment sessions responded positively and appeared to mature faster, in terms of growth (Sego Lily) and coming into bloom (Orchids). The plants that did not receive the special treatment sessions continued to grow, ...
- Annual Garden Fair is Saturday, Sunday at Minnetrista
- In the market for orchids? Stop by the New Vision Orchids booth where orchids will be in full bloom. Russ Vernon, who owns New Vision with his wife, Anita, will have seedlings and plants, potting mix and tips from his 50 years of orchid-growing ...
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Comments and Ratings are welcomed and appreciated
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RinchenChodron
Apr 11, 2012 @ 3:14 pm | delete
- How are your orchids doing by now? I hope you haven't killed them again. Beautiful photos here! Well done.
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WhiteOak50
Apr 11, 2012 @ 3:31 pm | delete
- LOL-No my orchids are still hanging there. I just transplanted them the beginning of spring and the smallest one is already having two new sprouts coming from it. Yay!!
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ecotrek
Mar 18, 2012 @ 2:10 am | delete
- Orchids are the most beautiful, the most sensual, the most exotic, and the most costly flowers.
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SquidooFlowers
Sep 5, 2011 @ 1:06 am | delete
- You take very lovely pictures of flowers, many thanks for sharing ~
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RocklawnArts
Aug 14, 2011 @ 12:51 pm | delete
- Enjoyed your flower photography! I really like shooting flowers close up to see all the fine details of their structure.
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DeniseClarke
May 6, 2011 @ 4:25 pm | delete
- Wonderful pictures ... you are quite talented. Your lens was a joy to read!
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CoolFoto
Apr 15, 2011 @ 8:08 am | delete
- I enjoy orchids, too. http://www.squidoo.com/exoticorchids Blessed by neighborhood Travel Angel.
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Jewelsofawe Jan 23, 2011 @ 3:26 pm | delete
- It is very sweet he bought you an orchid!
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Rewards4life Jan 19, 2011 @ 8:46 am | delete
- I like Orchids, never attempted to grow them myself, though. Far to delicate for my sausage fingers, lol. Love all your work, Eva.
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naturegirl7 Jan 9, 2011 @ 9:12 am | delete
- Just beautiful! Great shots.
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WhiteOak50
Jan 10, 2011 @ 7:50 am | delete
- Thank you so much
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clouda9
Jan 8, 2011 @ 6:33 pm | delete
- Stunning photos of Orchids...I mean wowsa!
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WhiteOak50
Jan 10, 2011 @ 7:50 am | delete
- Thank you Correen
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howdoyouspellstupid
Oct 19, 2010 @ 3:42 pm | delete
- Gorgeous orchid pictures! Flowers are such lovely things. Thanks for the great story and lens!
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WhiteOak50
Oct 20, 2010 @ 6:53 am | delete
- Thanks for visiting!
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paperfacets Sep 29, 2010 @ 12:24 pm | delete
- I have managed to coax some blooms from a couple of orchids. I want beautiful blooms around the yard like the hotels in Hawaii. It is sad that it is too dry here. I would have to maintain a whole micro climate to keep them going.
Lovely photos.
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WhiteOak50
Sep 29, 2010 @ 6:24 pm | delete
- wouldn't that be beautiful!
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thesuccess
Sep 26, 2010 @ 1:29 pm | delete
- Orchids have always fascinated me there is something mysterious about them!
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WhiteOak50
Sep 26, 2010 @ 7:15 pm | delete
- I know what you mean, it is like they have their personalities.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
May 17, 2010 @ 4:56 pm | delete
- I bought an orchid for the first time this spring. It's beautiful but I worry about keeping it alive. Time will tell.
Thanks for sharing.
Lizzy
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WindyWinters
May 17, 2010 @ 1:01 am | delete
- You're orchids are very pretty and what a nice surprise to receive a beautiful plant from your hubby.
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sandyspider
May 6, 2010 @ 12:33 am | delete
- Love the orchids. My favorite is you Royality one. Very nice.
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WhiteOak50
May 7, 2010 @ 6:59 am | delete
- I like that one too Sandy, that one and the white upclose picture.
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- Love orchids! Blessed this lens!
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WhiteOak50
May 5, 2010 @ 7:44 pm | delete
- Thanks for the Blessing Patricia!!
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