Jonathan Lawes

The Wonder of Orchids

There are many plants that have a touch of the exotic about them, but there is really something truly special about The Orchid. Orchids can be a very rewarding plant to grow whether you grow them in a greenhouse specially set up for the purpose or you ... Read >

Wedding Orchids - Why They Are a Must For This Special Celebration

A wedding is one of the greatest celebrations of love and a celebration that almost always must include flowers. The flowers chosen for any wedding celebration makes one of the strongest statements about the couple and the families as a whole. Although th... Read >

Orchid Propagation - An Easy Introduction

Some methods of propagating orchids are fairly easily accomplished in your own home with due care and attention. However other methods are really only suitable for the commercial laboratory growers such as propagation from seed and tissue culture as bot... Read >

Orchid Types - Which One is Right For You?

Orchids form arguably the largest family of flowering plants. There are in excess of 30,000 species and many thousands of hybrids. There are 3 groups of orchid characterised by the environment in which they choose to grow, namely Terrestrial, Epiphyt... Read >

Grow Phal Orchids Successfully - Following These Simple Guidelines!

The Phal or Phalaenopsis orchid is fast becoming one of the most popular house plants. Where once orchids were thought to be only for specialist enthusiasts, the phal orchid with its environmental requirements so similar to that provided by our own homes,... Read >

Water Your Orchids Without Fear

Taking care of your orchids need not be time consuming, many are tolerant of neglect but all orchids will respond well to good care. Follow this straightforward advice on how to water your plants correctly. How to test if your orchids need water Alt... Read >