In the showier species the flowers are ...

In the showier species the flowers are ...

In the showier species the flowers are borne in loose racemes and have spreading sepals and petals; in others the petals are spread and tend to roll under.

In the former type the texture of the flowers is papery but shines as though sprinkled with diamond dust.

In the latter the texture is leathery or waxy and very heavy.

The lip is often very inconspicuous.

(Listing and descriptions of interesting and lovely Vandas to be grown in the hot house may be found on page 115.

) The genus Phalaenopsis boasts plants almost as beautiful as their flowers; they have smooth, shiny, large leaves, emanating from the central crown, and they lack pseudobulbs.

Called by the florists 'butterfly orchids,' in their home they are more nearly correctly known as 'moth orchids,' gleaming white and moth-like in the dark of night.

In recent years they have often replaced lilies of the valley for bridal bouquets because of the purity of their white spray-like flowers.

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Stay tuned for more orchid-growing advice tomorrow! :)




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