Newly Posted Articles

How to Find (Almost) Anything in OrchidWiz, Part 2

Author is Alex Maximiano, posted almost 6 years ago In this section, we will discuss a common trick to use when we know parts of the orchid name but not the whole thing.  For example, let's say you are looking for Iwanagara [Iana.] Appleblossom whic... Read More

How to Find (Almost) Anything in OrchidWiz, Part 1

Author is Alex Maximiano, posted almost 6 years ago If you follow a few simple rules, you can find almost any orchid in OrchidWiz.  For the following example, we are going to assume you clicked "Search" from the OrchidWiz start screen (see main phot... Read More

Rains, Humidity and Orchids

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 6 years ago We know for the fact that orchids love moisture and thrive when humidity is high. The ideal conditions for best orchid growth are partial or indirect sunlight with just one or two hours of direct s... Read More

Harmful Effects of Common Orchid Pesticides

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 6 years ago We have been using pesticides and various other chemicals frequently to get rid of pests and diseases in plants, without realising the harmful effects of these chemicals. Now, studies and reports a... Read More

Pollinating The Orchid Flowers

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 6 years ago Orchids can be propagated through various means, one of which is by pollination. Though it is the most tedious method of propagation, still the orchids produced through this method are more capable... Read More

Using Orchids as Medicine

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 6 years ago Though we all admire orchids for their beauty, but there is more to them then that. For centuries they have been used by locals/tribals as a source of medicine. Many ancient societies have literatu... Read More

Using Water Beads For Growing Orchids

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 6 years ago Water beads seem like tiny magical grains that swell up with water, like the bean-stalk seeds from the fairy tales. These tiny beads are capable of storing amazing amounts of water and can be used ... Read More

Your Flu and Orchid Care

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 6 years ago Everyone gets sick once in a while, but what happens to your orchids when you are unable to get up to care for them? With every change in the season comes a host of fevers to put you to bed. So it ... Read More

Orchids And The persistent Whitefly

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 6 years ago Most orchid species are susceptible to whiteflies. These insects are attracted to the softer parts of the plants, where they can easily suck the sap. These persistent pests have, unfortunately deve... Read More

Summers And Your Orchids

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 6 years ago With summers in full swing, the soaring temperatures and accompanying dry wind is a killer for man and plants alike, especially in the dry tropics. While man can take shelter, the plants have to be... Read More