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  • … orchid features golden yellow Cattleya- shaped flowers with faint orange stripes on the lip and the wonderful fragrance that cattleya orchids are known for. Grow this orchid in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and very well-drained orchid potting mix. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of the mounded foliage. Needs very warm temperatures, high humidity, excellent air movement and very well drained potting media. A challenging plant for most homeowners. The orchid family … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … can be placed under high-quality grow lamps in the winter months. Bright light, high humidity, and well-drained potting media are all key to success. The orchid family consists of a large … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … on this miniature Cattleya hybrid orchid. Warm temperatures, high humidity, good air movement, and very well-drained soil are the key to growing this orchid successfully indoors. The orchid … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Although some orchids are native …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … orchids are challenging for Chicago area gardeners to grow, requiring high quality grow lamps and high humidity in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … are challenging for many Chicago area gardeners because they require high quality grow lights and the ability to maintain high humidity levels in the winter. The orchid family consists of a … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … the upright pseudobulb. Each flower features a large, dark purple blotch with a white border and purple edge to the lip. White petals quickly transition to purple towards the tips. The … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … sections of the genus Dendrobium . Lightly fragrant. Each spike can rebloom up to 3 times and the plant can produce new bloom spikes up to twice a year. The orchid family consists of a … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … lip on tall branched spikes. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and exceptionally well drained potting media for best results. In summer fertilize with a dilute … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … on this dancing lady orchid. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and well-drained soil. Fertilize this orchid weekly in the summer with a dilute foliar feed to … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant