Orchids are gorgeous when in bloom, and they don’t require much fuss. Eventually, like all flowering plants, the blooms drop away. What’s left is a small set of shiny green leaves. They look nice for a while, but apparently, I neglect them and the leaves fall off one by one. I’...
Phalaenopsis do well in a light, porous medium, capable of holding moisture while draining thoroughly upon watering. At Orchids Limited, we recommend potting these plants inNew Zealand Sphagnum Moss, or the Medium grade of ourTraditional Orchid Bark Mixfor plants in 5" pots or larger. Repot onc...
Although Phalaenopsis orchids are among the most economically important potted plants, little is known about either the genetic diversity among varieties or the genetic complexity of key ornamental traits. Therefore, we analysed the genetic diversity of a broad collection of Phalaenopsis varieties and ...
Orchid plants do well in a shady spot on the deck during the summer months. Just be sure to drain the pots after a rainfall. Unless you live in a tropical location, you do need to bring orchids in for the winter. Want to get the tropical look with plants that do not have to be ...
This makes it an ideal choice for those who appreciate the beauty of orchids but lack the time or expertise to care for live plants. The easy-to-clean material ensures that the bonsai remains pristine, making it a low-maintenance yet high-impact decoration for any setting. **Adaptable and ...
CattleyaandVandagenera are epiphyte plants, i.e. they live on trees and grow on ligneous substrates. The epiphyte orchids, widespread in the Tropics, live fixed to forest trees, have a stalk with isolated or reduced, scale-like leaves and often have long sloping aerial roots, enclosed in th...
Biochemical Analyses of Phalaenopsis violacea Orchids.Biochemical analysesPhalaenopsis violacea orchidqualityBiochemical analyses were carried out on the leaves and flower samples of Phalaenopsis violacea orchid plants. Anthocyanins and anthocyanidins, chlorophylls, phenolics, proteins and sugar contents were used...
To shorten vegetative stage and induce transition from vegetative to reproductive stage in orchids, we overexpressed Phalaenopsis amabilis Flowering LocusT (PaFT) gene under the control of Ubiquitin promoter into protocorm of Indonesian Wild Orchid Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Blume. The dynamic expression...