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Creating a Unique Orchid – Hybrids Are the Rage
Those who have grown orchids know it can become habit forming. Many growers spend countless hours researching the pronunciation of Latin names. What is the special fascination with these flowers?
Orchid varieties come in a vast assortment. Over 25,000 species occur naturally, and the artificial hybrids number at over 100,000 recognized by official botanical organizations. Artificial hybrids don’t mean that scientists have created new organisms from the soil, air and water. It is a term designated for plants creatd from a cross pollination process.
Both hybrids and naturally occurring orchids come with an endless range of sizes. There are varieties best seen with a magnifying glass, as well as varieties which look beautiful on a windowsill. One variety found in the Indonesian rain forest weighs in excess of 1,000 pounds, producing thousands of flowers on a mature plant.
Organic Gardening: The Natural No-dig Way