The world of orchids is rich and varied, offering a dizzying array of choices. One of my favorite orchids, Miltoniopsis, a pretty epiphytic or lithophytic orchid hailing from the higher elevations of ...

Miltoniopsis orchids are commonly known as pansy orchids because they carry a striking resemblance to those popular garden flowers. Their velvety, rounded petals are flat-faced, in colours ranging ...

The pansy orchid (Miltoniopsis) is a charmer. The thin, blade-shaped leaves are light to medium green with a center vein that acts as a fold. Unfortunately, the thin leaves are susceptible to sunburn.

It's no wonder orchids are prized for their beautiful flowers. The very large Orchidaceae plant family is brimming with so many gorgeous examples, we could make dozens of lists of the prettiest ...

An orchid lover's dream is about to come true: 50,000 orchids at Baker & Chantry are going on sale. True, they aren't all going on sale at once, but the fact that owner Marilyn Holl has decided to ...

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