I was reading about this orchid show at the Missouri Botanical Garden that is happening in March featuring the Mayan culture, so I decided to write this post. The show promises to transport visitors to the time when the Mayan civilization was at its height. The show is complete with figures and relics of ancient […]

Orchids have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries now. In China and Japan alone, these ancient plants are used as medicinal teas and antibacterial powders. While in India, orchids have been used in cosmetics and various skincare products. They have been said to cure anything from a mild cough to even acne. In India, […]

The color black has been associated with everything mystical, supernatural and even evil things. In the old days black flowers were believed to have evil powers that were used by witches in their magic. But do these black flowers really exist? Is the black orchid real? And has anyone ever seen one in person? The […]