Orchid articles Tag

Dendrobium nobile: Caring for the Bamboo Orchid in 5 Questions

1- Which location should be chosen for a Dendrobium nobile orchid? The average temperature of our apartments, around 18°C to 20°C, is quite suitable for orchids of the Dendrobium nobile family. Contrary to what one might think, the bamboo orchid does not fear the cold. Provided that watering is ...

07
Nov
2024

Exotic flora: 3 emblematic flowers of Malaysia

o witness this phenomenon is therefore a privilege that is not without inconvenience, as the flower gives off a smell of decaying flesh... 3- The orchid: a souvenir to bring back The last of Malaysia's 3 iconic flowers is of course the orchid. Among the 15,000 to 20,000 species of plants recorde ...

23
Nov
2022

The vanilla tree, the plant that produces vanilla

What is vanilla? The vanilla bean used in cooking is the fruit of the vanilla orchid or vanilla tree. Before it can be used as a spice, this fruit, similar to a large green bean, undergoes several treatments: it is scalded, steamed, dried in the sun and then stored in crates protected from air a ...

15
Sep
2010

Christmas: 5 plants to offer for the holidays

ient. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rustic.lc.adventures (@rustic.lc.adventures) 2- The generous cymbidium orchid If you want to give a more original plant than the poinsettia or if you want to please an orchid lover, give a cymbidium. At a time of year ...

29
Dec
2021

French Riviera: 5 good reasons to go to the Lemon Festival in Menton

my photos. So even on days when the sun is not shining, don't hesitate to go and take colorful pictures of these monumental installations! 4- The orchid festival is also free Another good reason to go to Menton during the Lemon Festival is the opportunity to visit a free orchid and epiphyte p ...

20
Feb
2023

A thousand and one orchids: an exhibition at the Jardin des plantes

A meeting for enthusiasts Since the launch of this event in 2014, the Plant Garden has renewed the A Thousand and One Orchids exhibit in its large greenhouses each year. This event, which has become a must for orchidophiles and all flower enthusiasts in general, allows you to discover rare and f ...

27
Feb
2015

Gardening: caring for a tillandsia in 5 questions

trees), it does not require any substrate for growth. To note: some species like Tillandsia cyanea are sold in garden centers in a pot filled with orchid mix. However, the leaves at the base of the plant should never be buried or they will rot. If the air girl you purchased does not already h ...

25
Mar
2022

The Luxembourg Garden: 5 things to know about this must-see Parisian park.

uxembourg for the first time. It will allow you to discover the many curiosities scattered throughout this park which has no less than 106 statues. Note: Orchid lovers will enjoy the Heritage Days (the third weekend of September) to visit the orchid greenhouse in the garden and discover a collectio ...

27
Mar
2023

The Lemon Festival of Menton: history and traditions

o 26 February 2023 on the theme Rock and Opera! The exhibition of citrus patterns in the Gardens Boviès is accessible for free. At the same time, the Orchid Festival (also free) is held in the Palais de l'Europe. Lovers of flowers and carnival, these two events are not to be missed and will amaz ...

14
Feb
2007

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

sap of their host. How do they survive? If you thought that a plant necessarily grows in the ground, think again! Some plants, such as mosses and orchids, do not need to be rooted in the ground to grow. An epiphytic plant only needs to anchor itself to the bark of a tree to find some organic ...

23
Mar
2022

The slipper orchid: a flower with an amazing shape.

An early and unusual blooming. It is in the months of February and March that you can see the "calcéolaire" in garden centers and florists. This small plant, on average 20 cm tall, is one of the first to bloom at the end of winter. While it is rather discreet in size and foliage, this plant stand ...

23
Mar
2023

The spotted pothos: 5 good reasons to adopt this plant.

Place it in a bright room but slightly away from windows, protected from direct sunlight. Provide it with regular potting soil with good drainage or orchid substrate. Note: This species native to Southeast Asia is an epiphytic plant like orchids... In its natural habitat, it clings to trees and c ...

22
Sep
2023