Orchids are a very diverse group of plants from all climates except
the arctic's and who knows... Many of those seen in garden centres and
online shops tend to be hybrids between two plants often but not always
of the same group. This offers us the best of both parents, perhaps showier
flowers on one and better leaves on another.
The names of the orchids are quite a mouthful in many cases but you'll
get used to them very quickly. Without doubt, the most popular orchid
today is the Phalaenopsis or 'Moth `Orchid' which thrives in modern centrally
heated homes and offices. |
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Fabulously oriental and exotic Vanda, this group contains
the rare blue orchid
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Angraecum orchids found only on the Madagascan Islands off
the coast of East Africa
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Bright and showy Cattleya from South American and the Amazon
Rainforest
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Ice white fragrant blooms are characteristic of this group
of cool growing Asian orchids
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Large, long lasting and colourful orchids in a wide range
of colours from these Asian orchids
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Gems from the Australian and New Guinea forests Dendrobiums
are wonderfully colourful
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Vibrant and elegant are two terms which express the beauty
of these South African orchids
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Exotic Jewel Orchids are grown more for their intricately
pattered leaves than flowers
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Delicate but vibrantly coloured, triangular shaped cool growing Masdevallia
- compact plants
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Vibrantly coloured, star shaped and cool growing Odontoglossums - butterflies in flight
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Fascinating slipper like orchid blooms from an genera that is global and exotic
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Long lasting, colourful and delicate Phalaenopsis Moth Orchids from Thailand and Japan
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From the foothills of the Himalaya through China, these small delicate orchids are cool growing
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These beautiful and dainty orchids are native to Australia and are cool growing
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| THIS WEEKS BEST |
This weeks great deals include these stunning
VANDA 'ELIZABETH' a
super dark plum coloured Vanda - long lasting too! |
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GREAT VALUE AT JUST £26.99 |
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This weeks great deals also include these superb PHALAENOPSIS
'ELEGANT HARLEQUIN' a superb white variety with deep cherry spots!
Stunning AND easy - what more can you ask!
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In spring and summer screening is sometimes necessary to prevent the development of excess heat inside. This is where Temperzon comes in, a screening agent paint that becomes translucent during rain.
Temperzon provides a white, rain-resistant sun filter which keeps the warmth outside and dims the light somewhat. Thanks to the fine pigment, perfect screening can be achieved with a thin, even layer. When it rains, the product becomes translucent and nearly all the available light can pass through, once dry, it becomes white again. In the autumn the dry protective layer can be easily brushed off.
Temperzon is waterborne and completely inert when dry. It contains absolutely no substances that are harmful or capable of polluting the water in lakes or ditches. Temperzon can be applied safely to glass and plastic and does not affect the surface. 1 litre will cover approx. 30 - 40 square metres with one coat, this is a 5 litre pack. Also available in green for a deeper shade |
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Our new Easy Orchids care guide booklet is now available and packed with information about how to keep the main types of orchid including Odontoglossum Phalaenopsis, Vanda, Cattleya, Paphiopedilum etc.
Also has chapters on how to re-pot them and how to propagate them including division, back bulbs, keiki and more.
Printed on to quality glossy paper this is a real bargain and essential to have to hand when you need to re-pot you plants - fully illustrated with colour photos throughout |
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| TIMELY TIPS |
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Phalaenopsis, beautiful as they are, do have a tendency to creep
out of their pot over a 12 - 18 month period. Not only does this
spoil the look of the plant it also means that flowering spikes
grow out at strange angles.
Solution: This is in need of re potting!
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ESSENTIAL
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| Orchid Bark is universally used as an orchid growing medium for
most types of subtropical and tropical orchids. This is because the
bark (from a fir pine) does not rot or sour so quickly in
the often damper and warmer than normal 'house plant' conditions and
it remains very open textured allowing plenty of air to the roots.
Opaque pots allow light to reach the roots and algae to form on their
surface, this can help with moisture and nutrient uptake. |
Available in course grade for Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Cymbidium
and other thick rooted plants as well as fine grade for Odontoglossum,
Masdevillia and other thin rooted orchid. These items are available
in the shop
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15 LITRES OF COURSE OR FINE ORCHID BARK
ONLY £4.99 MORE
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ORCHID RE-POTTING KIT (new opaque pot
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ONLY 99p MORE
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OPAQUE ORCHID POTS PACK OF 10
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NATURAL CORK BARK FOR MOUNTING ORCHIDS
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How many times have you broken a new flower spike trying
to tie it to the wood cane with wire or string? These professional
clips are used extensively in the commercial orchid growing
business and eliminate this problem. They are small, spring
loaded and are easy to use, they are re-useable too making
them great value for money at just £1.99 more
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Other new products include our general
purpose orchid plant food in a handly 250ml bottles. Priced
at just £2.49 this will keep your plants
healty and vigorous |
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Also available in a more concentrated crystal
form for those with larger orchid collections and needing
larger volumes of orchid feriliser |
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"Thank you so much for my order which arrived safely
and beautifully packed as usual - they are stunning - and the Vanda
is something else! - They are in such wonderful condition I hope
I can do them justice" |
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"Just a quick line to say the orchids arrived safely in cracking
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Try one of our other sites
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