Orchid aerial roots
As we said before, 80% of orchid species are epiphyte which means they grow on trees or bushes. They are not parasites, contrary of what many …
Author: julia
Light and orchids
Let’s begin with an obvious answer: yes, your orchids need light to develop!! But, how do you know if they are getting enough or too …
Orchid crown rot
This serious disease is caused by fungal infection and can kill your orchid. It appears when water deposits form in the crown of the plant …
Prehispanic Vanilla
It’s remarkable to learn how indigenous Totonacas (Mexico) during the prehispanic period learned how to and reproduce the vanilla orchid manually by imitating the pollinator insects. …
New Species of Orchid Discovered in Costa Rica
Costa Rica with all of its biodiversity is certainly a place to explore for biologists, researchers and nature enthusiasts. Researcher Auguste R. Endres spent seven years …
