Floricultura launches the Phalaenopsis AromorA series. It is an eye-catching series of Phalaenopsis varieties, all of which have a delightful fragrance. The AromorA series will be put in the spotlight at the Home Fair of Floricultura in Heemskerk, held this year from 26 October to 13 November. The extra dimension of AromorA The AromorA series...
Orchids are the number one potted plant in the U. S., with the Phalaenopsis orchid making up most of the commercial sales. These plants can be found in grocery stores and garden centers in many different sizes and colors. Phalaenopsis orchids make great houseplants because their temperature and light requirements are compatible with the environment...
In the traditional, deeply nostalgic world of gardening, it’s amazing how quickly some things can change. When I was a plant-mad teenager back in the 1990s, the moth orchid, Phalaenopsis, was considered an unbelievably rare new introduction that cost a fortune and was only available in a few colours. Fast forward just a few decades...
Hand Picking The first line of defense, if a plant is not heavily affected by pests, is to pick bugs, slugs and snails from the plant and squash them. Pests have yet to develop a resistance to this type of control. Water Pests like mites are usually most severe on plants in heated homes during...
This section is for the Orchid Beginner. See answers to the most popular orchid questions further down on this page. If you are anxious to get going with orchids, check our quickstart guide to orchid culture, ORCHIDS 101. This article will give you an understanding of what is required for growing these marvelous plants! Refer...
Orchids are often thought of as beautiful, delicate and vibrant -- but a newly identified plant might just change your mind. The "Gastrodia agnicellus" -- labeled the "ugliest orchid in the world" -- is one of this year's newly described plants and fungi, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) have announced. The...
Butterfly Orchids heeft de afgelopen Trade Fair in Aalsmeer een Efteling Beursactie gedaan. Op de beurs werd via een kaart gewezen naar een Make Upz Phalaenopsis in de Make Upz stand, waar een bus klaarstond waar een visitekaartje in kon. Vlnr Chris Biesheuvel, Anita Satter en Hans Bok Tijdens de trekking kwam als winnares Anita...
Anticipation is building as industry professionals from the Netherlands, and around the world, line up to join the 21st Trade Fair Aalsmeer. Bringing ‘the world’s largest selection of plants and flowers’ under one (Royal FloraHolland) roof, the three-day event, held from November 6-8, 2019, offers exciting new products, innovative design and smart merchandising concepts. With...
What makes Trade Fair Aalsmeer unique is the coming together of a large number of exhibitors and visitors from the Netherlands and beyond. As a large-scale event, the ongoing corona crisis poses too great a health risk. These risks have also been discussed with the authorities. Safety always comes first. The proposed measures were also...