The orchid family is the largest group of flowering plants and boasts some of the most spectacular and showy blooms in the world. Their beauty has captivated people since prehistoric times. There is a certain je ne sais quoi—a French phrase for something indescribable—about these plants that...
The Orchid family is the largest group of flowering plants, known for its striking beauty and undeniable allure. Since prehistoric times, orchids have captivated plant lovers with their elegance. But for many, that fascination turns fatal—at least for the orchids. Countless plant enthusiasts have...
Paphiopedilum philippinense (Manila Bulletin Agriculture) Paphiopedilum , commonly known as the lady’s slipper orchid, is a fascinating group of plants included in the Appendix I list of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Being classified...
Wild and natural form of the waling-waling orchid flower. (Manila Bulletin Agriculture) The waling-waling orchid, scientifically known as Vanda sanderiana , is a stunning and highly prized orchid species native to the Philippines. Also referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Flowers," the...
June is a special month in the Philippines, as it marks the onset of the rainy season and the blooming of many beautiful orchid species. As the rains begin to fall, orchids that have been dormant during the dry season are triggered to start growing and producing flowers, bringing color and life to...
Orchids have a wide variety of colors (Photo by chayuth/Getty Images) By JAMES TABABA Orchids come from the large family Orchidaceae and are known for their exotic-looking flowers. They have a distinct flower structure that differs from other blooms. Orchid flowers have four main parts – the...
1-800-Flowers.com, one of the biggest flower shops in the United States, announced their choice of this year’s plant and flower. Here they are. The year of the orchid The orchid, with its timeless beauty and elegance, is selected as 2023’s flower. The orchid embodies qualities much needed in...
A cultivated Grammatophyllum wallisii is currently on display in the lobby of the Manila Hotel. Also called giant orchid, tiger orchid, sugar cane orchid, and the queen of orchids, this rare plant holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s tallest orchid. This rare plant holds the Guinness...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Wow, I didn’t imagine I could cause such a furor over a tweet I sent two days ago. In it, I put a photo collage of an orchid hybrid I named after Vice President Leni Robredo with a comment: “Seven years from pollination to blooming. A labor of love for one...
Among the many unsupported gardening practices is watering orchids and other houseplants with ice cubes. This trick may has amazed many growers at first, but after experiencing it firsthand, they soon realize that it does not work for everybody. The discourse about this technique continues up...
By Jenna V. Genio A new, tiny jewel orchid has been discovered on the island of Bohol and named Corybas boholensis as described by researchers from multiple academic institutions in the Philippines, Taiwan, and USA. The finding was recently published in the scientific journal Phytotaxa on December...
