do orchids have a scent?
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Fragrant Orchids from Sweet to Foul. Within the Orchidaceae family, there are flowers of all shapes, sizes, colors -- and fragrances. Many orchid species have strong scents, which range from putrid to pleasant.
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Many orchids bloom once per year, some twice or even more. Once in bloom some flowers last weeks or months while others can last only days. Some basic research about the type of orchid will identify what to expect. For example, Phalaenopsis orchids usually bloom once per year and the blooms can last for months.
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Growing Orchids in Colorado. Orchids can be grown very easily in Colorado. ... We also suffer from very low humidity and increasing the humidity levels will help you grow healthy orchids. Many orchids bloom during the winter months which is particularly gratifying while outdoor plants are dormant and the weather is cold.
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Most orchids bloom once a year, but if they are really happy, they may bloom more often. If you want an orchid that blooms during a particular season, the best bet is to purchase a plant that is in bloom at that time.
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Orchids are perceived as difficult and hard to grow. The truth is that orchids thrive on benign neglect. ... While orchid growers often place orchids in a bark medium, some enthusiasts find that lava rock provides the aeration and quick-draining environment that these epiphytes require for optimum growth.
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Orchids thrive in Florida's heat and humidity. Indoors, they like the same temperatures we do, and generally ought to come inside when temperatures drop below 50 degrees.
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Answer: Orchid hobbyists often refer to Cattleya orchids as 'Cats' but, in your case, the 'Cats' are furry animals whose playful nature can lead to trouble for the fragile décor. ... Though I have not taste-tested all orchid varieties personally, I am not aware of any that are poisonous.
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Like most plants, Phalaenopsis orchids go through a normal cycle of growth, blooming and rest, before the cycle starts again. Typically, Phalaenopsis orchids send up a spike and flower in the fall or winter, although orchid growers now schedule growth cycles to allow the purchase of blooming orchids year-round.
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Orchids may for some time live without its leaves but they will grow slower compared to having leaves. Like any other plant, the leaves of an orchid play an important role in the photosynthesis process. When orchids produce new growth, leaves start to fall off. Some may even lose a few leaves after blooming.
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Most varieties of orchids are not poisonous, and the phalaenopsis variety of orchids has been specifically mentioned as safe. Some varieties of orchids have even been used in Chinese medicine for their medicinal properties.
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Most orchids require moist, well-draining conditions. There are several types of growing media that can be used with orchid plants—redwood or fir bark, sphagnum peat moss, rocks, cork, charcoal, sand, potting soil, etc.
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Orchids do grow on trees - palm trees especially. Sawgrass homeowner Tonya Sauppe has attached orchid plants to the trunks of all the palm trees in her front yard.
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Yes, they are real flowers that grow naturally and have real petals. You can continue to care for them in the same way as other orchids.
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Mostly Fragrance-Free Dahlias are remarkable for their beauty and variety, but it's difficult to find one with a scent. ... Though they have been successful with a couple of hybrid creations, the majority of dahlia blooms smell like nothing at all.
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Most phalaenopsis are not fragrant but there are some wonderful exceptions. Two especially sweet-smelling species are Phalanopsis bellina and Phalaenopis violacea.
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The lifespan of orchids depends on the variety of orchid and type of care the plant receives. In the case of phalaenopsis orchids, blooms typically last from two to three months. This, however, is only one of many flowering periods in an orchid's life cycle.
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My Vanilla orchids are growing and blooming quite well. ... I used pressure treated lumber and the orchids don't seem to attach their "roots" to it. The roots grow but die before they attach.