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The article provides information related to orchids. It describes winter in North America and recommends indoor activities for the next growing season. It also notes that some orchids such as cattleya labiata and cymbidiums should be kept dry during this season. In addition, it cites possible damage to orchids caused by parasites and pests. Moreover, it highlights the need to keep the greenhouse tight.

The article discusses the behavior of orchids during the month of October. The Indian summer draws to close in October and the cool temperature during nighttime influences the inflorescences of orchids. The month of October is the time when orchids spike and fertilizing with nitrogen may be stopped due to a cooler temperature. It states that it is important to allow plants to cool at nighttime and set the greenhouse in a cooler temperature to trigger flowering.

The article presents the author's insights regarding the sale of orchids during the month of September and getting all the orchids ready for the winter season. The author defends some people's obsession and fascination with orchids which is considered either passion or pathology. He also discusses some possible preparations to keep orchid collections safe before the cold season comes. Other information related to growing orchids are mentioned like the use of insecticides and fertilizers.

The article focuses on the importance in preserving and collecting seeds. The author believes that the most important things to ensure the diversity and health of the planet and its inhabitants is to collect and preserve seeds that would keep fertility, fruitfulness, and interconnectedness. Various ways in preserving and collecting plant seeds are presented.

The article features the month of July as the month of senses. It notes that during this month, plants will need more water and fertilizer much more often than they did in early spring. Majority of tropical orchids that will grow in this season are epiphytes, dendrobiums, vandas and cattleyas. Moreover, it mentions that during this time, orchids will grow from mountain forests were temperatures are cool due to elevation and humid forest microlimate.

The article focuses on the significance of the month of June on orchid growers. It states that the month is a season in which more rainfalls are likely to occur, an essential factor for plants. A healthy orchid can be determined through its glossy texture, as well as the moisture in its tissues. Inadequate watering of the orchids can be determined by its weight.

The article discusses the various implications of the month of May on the people. It highlights that May 1st has been an international worker's day for almost 130 years which reminisces the demonstrations of workers fought for the eights-hour working day. It also highlights that the month of May inspires the orchid lovers to continue the preservation and protection of the legacy of the beauty and diversity of nature for the coming generation.

The article discusses various lessons from the 2009 Quito Orchid Expo in Quito, Ecuador. It highlights that the main message of the expo is the need for further collaboration and partnership among animal conservation groups. It further elaborates the three things that make the event important, which include the richness and diversity of the Ecuadorean flora, the scope of the associated programs, and the hospitality of the Ecuadorean people.

The article focuses on the effort of the American Orchid Society (AOS) and the Smithsonian Institution to conserve orchid species and to return the orchid species to their natural habitats through reforestation in the U.S. As stated, in reforestation, it is important to consider the water supply and the nutrients because plants, specifically orchids, need them in order to grow healthy. In addition, one must also detect insect pests because they are of great disturbance to plant growth.

The article focuses on the array of orchid flowers that March brings. The period serves as a peak flowering season for moth orchids, providing growers a good opportunity to see plants in bloom. Plants such as catasetums and dendrobiums are starting to produce new roots. There are orchid exhibits throughout the spring to show off the flowers' glorious bloom.

The article provides information on taking care of orchids during winter. It states that most popular orchids bloom in February. It offers information on how to bring them into an exhibit from the proper ways of transporting the plants, to placing them well in a display that will best reveal the forms and colors of the flowers. The right way to water orchids during winter days and protecting them from pests and pathogens are discussed.

The article offers information about growing orchids during winter season, particularly in January. It relates that January marks the start of the peak of flowering season for many commonly grown orchids. It mentions that the most important thing to remember during this month is humidity and suggests supplementing humidity with atomizers, pebble trays and light misting. It also mentions that keeping the orchids away from direct contact with dry heat is very essential.

The author reflects on the beauty of orchids which stems from their delicacy and fragility. He states that many orchids benefit from low temperatures and from higher elevations. He added that the phalaenopsis spikes are often well developed by December. He suggests that searching the Internet on the greenhouse for cold air that might be streaming from outside which can damage a warmer growing plant.

The article offers information on cultural practices in caring for orchids during the cold season. It examines the effect of cold weather to the growth of flowers, followed by discussion on how flowers adopt to weather temperature. It is mentioned that plant pests or insects do not go away when cold weather prevails, they tend to adopt to the weather.

The article offers tips on growing orchids in October. Several varieties that need less water include hardcane dendrobiums and cattleyas. It suggests keeping cynorkis slightly moist during dormancy. According to the article, hybrid phalaenopsis should be allowed to cool at night to trigger flowering. It recommends several factors to consider to take prepare greenhouses during winter.

The article discusses how growers learn from each other to have a better understanding of orchids. Learning about orchids is a labor of love for the average person, often to the point of obsession. The article suggests that one great way to learn about orchids is to volunteer at local botanical gardens or to attend a monthly regional orchid judging.

The article focuses on the aromatic flowers and plants for the month of August. It cites stanhopeas and their allies, which has an exotic mixture of different fragrances, as one of the most amazing aromatic flowers. It notes that the summer heat of the month would increase insect activity, specifically ants. Moreover, it notes that ants could also be a benefit to certain plants, such as the Myrmecophila. It then emphasizes the importance of cooling plants from the month's oppressive heat.

The article offers tips for growing orchids citing issues on energy conservation and intelligent use of energy sources. Cooling off is among the simplest and cheapest approaches to keeping the orchid collection from overheating by bringing it outside for the summer. Watering and fertilizing approaches must take into consideration the proper amount of water and fertilizers given to the plants.

The article reports on the other creatures that can help grow a garden, especially an orchid garden. They include butterflies, moths and other insects that really help a lot for a garden to look more beautiful. Some tips on how such creatures can be protected are offered, along with the plants in the garden of which some of these tips are repotting, protecting them with shade against direct sunlight.

The article features the genus Bifrenaria which grows on rocky outcrops that send their roots deep into rocky crags and crevices where water and nutrients penetrate. In addition, bifrenarias thrive and grow into large specimens when given the cushy conditions of cultivation and they are sensitive to root disturbance. Bifrenaria originates its name from the dual frena or straps that connect the pollinia to the viscidum making it unique from Maxillaria.

The article discusses the repotting to assists better flowers in the future. The author suggests to repot the plants with fresh mix when the roots are starting to form outside the pots so that the roots can settle and develop properly. Large plants often overflows a tiny pot or basket that causes difficulty to extricate rotting of sphagnum moss. For orchids, it needs plentiful fresh air, brilliant light and pure rainwater as well as direct exposure from the sun for a month.

The article presents information on the orchid Arpophyllum, which has beautiful flowers and an unusual habit that reflects its extremely primitive and vestigial origin. The orchid can be found from Mexico through Central America and a small area in Colombia and Venezuela, with a disjunct population in Jamaica. It has long, thick, bladelike succulent leaves with a thickened base.

The article offers tips on orchid growing during the month of April. The author recommends soaking orchid mix overnight before a repotting session or one surely desiccate his plants. Orchid growers are advised to make sure that they leave enough space in the pot for the coming year's growth when they repot their orchids. It is noted that spring is the ideal season to get Catasetinae plants started on new media and watering schedules.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's orchid growing New Years' resolutions for 2008.

The article offers tips on taking care of orchids during the month of December. It suggests that the guide stakes that were put in the phalaenopsis and cymbidium spikes in the previous month should be retied higher on the emerging inflorescences or replaced with taller, sturdier stakes. It stresses the importance of keeping cattleyas and dendrobiums on the dry side. It advises to place brassavolas, oerstedellas and zygopetalums in a separate section of the growing area to monitor their growth.

The article offers information about orchids related to and interbred with Zygopetalum. Pabstia jugosa from Brazil is an adaptable, intermediate-to cool-growing plant with white flowers with violet spots that seems to grow best in moist conditions and tends to bloom better when kept a bit rootbound. Pabanisia Eva's Blue Amazon 'Mindi's 1st Love' has pale blue color. Zygonisia Cynosure 'Blue Birds' is a baby-blue flower similar to Aganisia that had a violet Zygopetalum-like lip.

The article provides information on the orchid genus Isochilus. It has no pseudobulbs, but each growth is a long wispy stem of distichous, alternating, linear leaves emerging from thick roots, often three or four times the width of the actual growths. Its flowers are terminal, forming as each new growth matures. Among the species worthy of cultivation are Isochilus major, Isochilus linearis and Isochilus aurantiacus.

The article offers information on growing orchids in October. Growers should make sure that all growing surfaces have been cleaned and sterilized. Some orchids will go dormant this month, while others will still be growing rampantly. To encourage flowering it is advisable to switch from high-nitrogen formulas that promote growth to a blossom-booster type.

The article offers information on Grammatophyllum speciosum and Grammangis orchids. It notes that Grammatophyllum speciosum has 15-foot-long spikes that bear dozens of 5-to-6-inch flowers. It mentions the two species of Grammangis, namely, Grammangis spectabilis and Grammangis ellisii and was discovered in Madagascar.

The article offers insights on caring for orchids in autumn. It notes that adjustments should be made in watering, fertilizing and even light levels of plants that display more sluggish metabolism. It mentions that growers should be aware of repotting plants that are starting to show signs of dormancy. It details ways to prepare orchids for winter.

The article provides information on the Macroclinium and Stigmatostalix genera of Oncidiinae. The orchid types produce small plants since they both consist of twig epiphytes. The clinandrium of Macroclinium is proportionally large in all the flowers of the genus. The flowers of Stigmatostalix are more related to oncidiums.

The article presents tips on caring for orchids during August in North America. The heat of summer is expected to affect plants in general. Stressed plants which appear flaccid or bleached-out in color must be moved to a shadier or cooler spot in the growing area as well as properly potted. Orchids must be observed daily to detect signs of pathogens. The author recommends light misting and good airflow to keep plants healthy.

The article offers tips on growing orchids for the month of June. It says that the month is the most significant time for watering and fertilizing orchids. It stresses that June is still a reasonably good time for repotting such plants. Also suggested is the use of a sterilized cutting tool to remove old flower spikes.

The article discusses the important things that should be considered by orchid growers during the month of May. Those who are interested in looking at wild orchids in full bloom, May is the time to do it and there are many orchid-rich areas that can be found nearby. May is also the time for tropical orchids to make new roots and growths and should be watered and fertilized appropriately. Repotting should also be done by this time.

The article discusses the author's experience of growing the Trichopilia suavis which grows easily in the intermediate house but has been a shy bloomer in his garden. He found out in his research that the natural habitat of this orchid has an extensive dry period from the months of December through April and with this knowledge, he plans on giving his plants some rest to see if it can give more flowers on the next blooming season.

The author offers information on various species of Dendrobium orchids he found in Hawaii. Honohono orchid or Dendrobium anosmum has similarities with honohono grass. He cites some of his favorite Dendrobium species which include Dendrobium pariishi, Dendrobium loddigesii and Dendrobium aphyllum. He explains that Dendrobium nobile tends to grow better with temperatures below 50 Fahrenheit at night during its winter dormancy.

The author offers tips on growing orchids. He recommends to water and fertilize especially in April during which orchids really start to grow. He suggests to divide and propagate orchids that have been growing well for years. He advises to use sterile razor blades or propane torch to eliminate spikes from cymbidiums because they take energy from plants.

The article provides information on Cohniella, a genus of orchid commonly known as rattail oncidium. Its leaf has a thick cuticle for retaining moisture during the dry season. The plant will rot in humid conditions and should be kept hot and dry most of the year. The Tarahumara Indians of Mexico were known to use Cohniella cebolleta as a substitute for peyote.

The author offers tips on taking care of orchids during the month of March. He suggests that the watering of plants and applying of fertilizers must be administered with the utmost care. He recommends applying greenhouse shading to areas where lower-light plants are growing. He emphasizes the need to repot orchids that are developing new green-tipped roots.

The article offers tips on orchid culture during February. Orchids require less watering during this month except for disas and phragmipediums. Humidistat is useful when monitoring the humidity in the greenhouse. Orchid growers should attend the orchid exhibition to be held at the National Museum of National History in Washington, D.C. to learn new information about orchid culture.

The article provides information on the Phaius tankervilleae orchid. It says that the Phaius which is usually referred to as the nun orchid has been cultivated in Europe. It states that some forms of the orchid has long-lasting flowers and variegated leaves. The species of the Phaius can be multiplied from stem cutting of the inflorescence.

The article provides information on planting orchids. It emphasizes the need to document the blooming of plants within a year, record the number of flowers and measure the length of inflorescence. It states that waterlogged plants have the tendency to lose much of their root system and that excessive dessication can be prevented by providing good humidity.

The article provides information on the African orchid genus Angraecum. The flowers of Angraecum sesquipedale can grow to a height of more than eight inches. The result of combining Angraecum eburneum and the Angraecum scottianum is the hybrid Angraecum Longiscott. Growing angraecum in a basket in coarse charcoal is effective.

The article presents tips on growing orchids during the month of December. A stake can be used to support the developing inflorescences to prevent them from sagging at an odd angle or break. Cymbidium spikes should be trained with stakes and tied into place. Dust or small spider webbing should be removed in the undersides of leaves to control pests.

The article states that November is a stimulating and joyful time in horticulture when all stored energy from the growing season is stewing and percolating which orchid growers should be thankful for. Some orchids should be safely sequestered indoors except those hardy ones planted in the garden. Phalaenopsis and paphiopedilums should be watered less while they are spiking.

The article provides information on the Guarianthe bowringiana, a Cattleya alliance species in Central America. The orchid can grow to a height of 30 inches in two months time. It can evolve in and adapt to harsh environmental conditions. When given ideal conditions and plenty of fertilizer, it can produce 20 or more flowers per inflorescence.

The article presents tips on cultivating orchids during the month of October and the coming winter season. Orchids placed outdoors during the summer season must be returned to the greenhouse or windowsill in October. Orchids that benefit from cool night temperatures such as cymbidiums, Australian and nobile-type dendrobiums should be checked for the presence of any pests. The onset of dormancy, cool nights and shorter day lengths trigger spiking and blooming for several orchids.

The article talks about orchid growing in the U.S. during the transition of summer to autumn season. Some orchids, particularly cymbidiums, nobile-type dendrobiums, masdevallias and even phalaenopsis will continue to grow leaves, pseudobulbs and keikis into the autumn but not flower properly. The cold nights of September and October will help these plants to produce spikes, but by the end of the month any warm-growing orchids outdoors might suffer.

The article suggests some tips in keeping orchids from overheating in August. A combination of airflow, cool mist and shade will keep leaf temperatures from getting excessive. Plant vitamins are recommended by some growers to relieve stress in plants. Fight insect parasites by spraying horticultural oils when the temperature is cooler. Cattleya and its hybrids blooms during summer and will likely grace greenhouses in August.

The article features the orchid Brassia and its inter generic hybrids. Brassia arcuigera, Brassia gireoudiana and the hybrid Brassia Rex are suitable for orchidists. When combined with Ada aurantiaca, many brilliant orange hybrids such as Brassada Orange Delight have been the result. Cross breeding Mtssa. Charles Marden Fitch with Oda. Fremar will result to Beallara Marfitch, a classic and successful hybrid popular all over the world for its superb purple Odontoglossum-like bloom.