AboutOrchids

Orchid poachers are one of the biggest threats to orchid survival. Private collectors who take plants from the wild, or who buy wild plants, can wipe out native populations. Social media has worsened the problem, directly connecting poachers and buyers. Viral fads can cause rare varieties to be completely wiped out, and can even jeopardize […]

A couple years ago, while repotting a Dancing Lady Orchid, part of the plant broke off. With a few leaves, roots, and pseudobulbs, I could have put it the small piece back the pot with the rest of the plant, but I decided to experiment. We have a few large stones in the backyard, shaded […]

From Calgary to Cape Town, from Ann Arbor to Boca Raton, the schedule slows this month, but there’s plenty on offer. Be sure to take advantage of these shows, festivals, sales, auctions, talks, and culture days around the planet. November 1 – 2 Sapphire Coast Orchid Club Summer Show, Pambula Town Hall, 13 Quondola St., […]