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The Orchid Myths What is the Truth
By Bob Roy

Here are some of the popular orchid myths

#1 Orchids are Carnivorous. They are not, in fact, they pollinate by luring insects to them but they do not eat the insects. This helps the orchid gardening

#2 Orchids come from the Tropics Some orchid flowers do come from the tropical climates but they grow in any climate and in any country, even Alaska.

#3 Orchids are Expensive. Not anymore. Now with the increased number of orchid gardening and growers, the modern reproductive methods orchids now are reasonably priced.

#4 Orchids are Hard to Grow. This orchid myth is now furthest from the truth. They are not anymore difficult than any other plant. They need the basics, water,...
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Orchids: To Don Sipola for his recent letter to the editor outlining all the meetings involved with the Virginia Regional Medical Center. Orchids: To Bill Hanna for his various articles pertaining to the Virginia Regional Medical center. The bottom line: We all need a quality hospital in this area. Read More ...

Orchids and nature
Free, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden, off West 34th Street North, northwest of downtown Tulsa. 289-0330. For map and info, go to Read More ...

How to coax an orchid to rebloom
Orchids can be intimidating. People fall for a beautiful specimen at a show or a nursery, bring it home, and watch it die. Or, as Tom Perlite, owner of Golden Gate Orchids puts it, it may linger - not blooming, not dying. "They may linger for years," Perlite... Perlite - Plant - Orchids - Garden - Home Read More ...

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