Orchids Reviews

Orchid plants are members of the largest family of plants - Orchidaceae and are simply known as Orchids. It is estimated that there are about 25,000 species of orchids growing in the wild. Orchids are probably the most diverse group of plants that thrive in almost all kinds of climates except probably the arctic ! Basically they are ...  Read the complete review

When one of my friends came to stay with me a couple of years ago she bought me a potted orchid as a present, much the same pinky colour as in the picture. It was lovely to look at, but I was a bit concerned - no matter how hard I try, I seem to kill off every plant I look at - they just wither and die! I'm not sure why as my parents ...  Read the complete review

I have always liked orchid flowers. but have never had much success with house plants so never really considered growing them. I tend to neglect plants so eventually they dry out and die! However in a moment of weakness in a garden centre, I spotted a rather sad looking phalaenopsis (not that I knew that was what it was at the time!) With ...  Read the complete review

I always thought Orchids were tricky plants to grow so I was rather surprised when one day, walking round a craft show, I stopped to admire some beautiful orchids and I chatted to the chap on the stall. He told me that actually they were quite easy plants just so long as you follow some very simple rules. Needless to say, ever the ...  Read the complete review

I have been growing orchids for a few years now. It is addictive. There are many, many different kinds of orchids. They are the largest plant family on Earth. There are over 800 different types (genera). They come in in just about every colour, except blue (although there are some bluey-purpley colours being bred now). ...  Read the complete review

Orchids, Orchids are beautiful flowers a little bit special. they are an aincient flower having a long history . These flowers are often given to those we love There are several species that are grown as a house or garden plant. But the real delight, are the wild orchids and about now is a good time to go to see wild ...  Read the complete review

I am very much a novice but so far either my three orchids are easy to look after or I have had beginners luck. Two were gifts, a Cymbidium and a Phalaenopsis, the other, an Odontoglossum, was a half price bargain after Mothers Day in B&Q, looking decidedly sad with a dead flower. I shall keep an eye open now after such festive events for similar ...  Read the complete review

Orchids only for the rich,!!! I dont think so,several are very easy to grow. As with children they need good light protect from too much sun,cool nights are good,keep water'd in summer & stand outside during the summer & feed only during the summer.As children need feeding all year round I suppose this makes the Orchid easier to ...  Read the complete review