Pollenating Calypso Orchids

Types of Orchids

Calypso Orchid – The Little Giant

8 Comments 15 January 2011

Sharing a name with the beautiful daughter of the Titan, Atlas is an orchid with a similarly beautiful flower known as the Calypso. Taken from the Greek word which means ‘concealment’, this orchid is pretty hard to find and is very rare. Although this orchid is very small, growing from 2 inches to a maximum of […]

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Orchids in Tropical Locations

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Where Orchids Grow Naturally

No Comments 13 January 2011

Orchids are fond of growing at extreme places all around the world. This is why they are one of the most resilient plants alive today. But we sometimes forget that these plants are mostly found in the tropics because they thrive in humid and warm places. One prominent example of this is the article I’ve […]

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Orchids as Medicine

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Orchids Are Good For Your Health?

3 Comments 10 January 2011

I have long believed that orchids are more than just mere plants. I have proven it one too many times in this blog. Yet on my search, I’m still surprised on the new things I am discovering. Although it’s fairly obvious, since most plants now are used as a cure for something, orchids are also […]

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Orchid Inspired Artwork

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How Are Artists Inspired by Orchids?

No Comments 07 January 2011

It is no secret that orchids are one of the most stunning plants in the world both in flower and its structure. To consider it as inspiration for artwork has been a common thing to do. But did you know that orchids inspire artists to do more than just your typical paintings, illustrations and pictures? […]

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Stinky Orchids

Types of Orchids

Ugly Orchids

No Comments 05 January 2011

Truly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, even when it comes to orchids. Of over 35,000 species of orchids, it would just be fair that there are those whose beauties are simply weird and ugly. This came to mind while I was reading a blog entry about an orchid which what the writer […]

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Chocolate-Scented Orchids

Types of Orchids

Chocolate Orchids!

9 Comments 03 January 2011

Chocolate and orchid lovers alike would be delighted to know that there are certain orchid species that imitate the sweet and alluring scent of chocolate. Although these orchids cannot be eaten, they allow those with the sweet tooth to enjoy the scent of chocolate without the additional calories. Or if calories are the least of […]

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