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Learn how to
grow and flower
orchids
The orchid
family
(Orchidacae)
is one of
the most
diverse and
highly evolved
families of
flowering
plants on
earth. There
are more than
25,000 species,
found all the
way up to the
Arctic Circle.
New orchids are
being
discovered
everyday,
especially in
the tropics
where most
orchids are
found. Orchids
have been
cultivated for
more than 2,000
years and have
a rich and
colorful
history. Modern
breeding
methods have
placed these
once exotic and
expensive
plants within
the reach of
most
people.
Furthermore,
today's
hybrids, which
outnumber the
species, are
easier to grow
and better
generally
better adapted
to ordinary
home
conditions.
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You Can Grow Orchids
Orchids are among
the most
spectacular of all flowering
plants! They come in an
infinite variety of colors,
shapes and sizes and many make
great indoor house plants. They
can also be extremely fragrant
with luscious scents do coconut
or chocolate. They range in
size from a 2" plant that can
sit in the palm of your hand to
5 foot giants that need a tub
to grow in. We'll
teach you everything you need
to about growing orchids,
whether on your windowsill,
under lights, or in a
greenhouse.
Once you
understand the basics of orchid
care you'll be able to grow and
flower them year after year!
This website consists of
original advice, content and
photographs based on our
personal experience growing
orchids for many years.
We research and write all
original content on this site
based on our many years of
experience growing orchids.
Many of the orchids pictured,
such as the one above, are from
our own collection. This is why
Argus Orchids has become one of
the most trusted sites for
orchid growing information
online.
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WINTER ORCHID
CARE
Winter is here.
Get your
orchids ready
to bloom this
winter season
with
our
winter growing
guide.
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NEW!
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ORCHID
STORE
We've partnered
with Amazon to
select orchids,
accessories,
plants, and books
to make your orchid
growing experience
more enjoyable!
Visit our
Orchid
Store now.
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CYMBIDIUM
SEASON IS
HERE!
Learm
how to grow
Cymbidiums
and to grt them
to set spikes
this fall and
winter.
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