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Thursday, September 16, 2010

TOP 10 WINDOWSILL ORCHIDS

TOP 10 WINDOWSILL ORCHIDS

 Botanical Name Common Name Grow it Because ...
Brassia Spider Orchid Eotic, elongated flowers
Cattleya Cattleya Large, colorful, very exotic flowers often intensely fragrant -- miniature varieties bloom more often.
Dendrobium Spray Orchid Tall orchids with lots of flowers in many different colors, sizes, and shapes
Encyclia cochleata Octopus Orchid Unusual flower shape is eye-catching.
Ludisia Jewel Orchid Foliage is so attractive that plants look great even when not in bloom. Flowers open gradually.
Miltonia Pansy Orchid Large flowers in striking colors
Oncidium Dancing Ladies Tall bloom spikes covered with flowers, often fragrant, as with chocolate-scented “Sherry Baby"
Paphiopedilum Lady Slipper Flowers in low light, exotic looking blooms
Phalaenopsis Moth Orchid Blooms last longer than any other orchid, 4 mos.
Phragmipedium Phrags Long bloom period, difficult to over water

by Amber Freda

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