Flower Store Treasures: special orchids

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Orchids

I had a great haul today from the flower store, so I am sharing them with you.
Orchids of various colors, and each has buds, the flower gift which keeps on giving. Enjoy!

Would you like to learn more about Orchids?

Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (/ˌɔːrkɪˈdeɪsiːˌiː, -siˌaɪ/),[2] a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, the Orchidaceae is one of the two largest families of flowering plants. There about 28,000 currently accepted species, distributed in about 763 genera.[3][4] The determination of which family is larger is still under debate because verified data on the members of such enormous families are continually in flux. Regardless, the number of orchid species is nearly equal to the number of bony fishes, more than twice the number of bird species, and about four times the number of mammal species.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchid

Orchid Care Frequently Asked Questions

How do I water my orchid?
Avoid overwatering which leads to the demise of many more orchids than underwatering. Constant wetness will cause the roots to rot, which leaves the plant without a means for taking up nourishment which then causes the leaves to droop and will eventually kill the plant. read more Source: https://www.aos.org/orchids/orchid-care.aspx

How do I feed my orchid?
Orchids need to be fed regularly. Growers suggest using a "balanced" fertilizer such as 20-20-20 that includes all "necessary trace elements." read more Source: https://www.aos.org/orchids/orchid-care.aspx

When should I repot?
Orchid plants need repotting for one or a combination of two main factors: Potting mix breaks down, often evidenced by dead roots, or the plant outgrowing the container. read more Source: https://www.aos.org/orchids/orchid-care.aspx