2008/01 January ORCHIDS Magazine

Your First Orchid is your passport to understanding the ABCs of orchid culture. The basics of choosing a plant, creating a growing area, watering, fertilizer,and repotting are among the subjects fully explained in this practical guide, which is written in easy-to-understand language.

All about the lovely orchids that are popular houseplants. White,pink and many other colors. Color painting of the species for identification. How to grow them and how today's hybrids were developed.

"Sarcochilus Species and Hybrids" by Jean Allen-Ikeson provides a detailed look at the major and minor species and their use in hybridization, current hybridizing trends and intergeneric hybrids. Also includes "How to Grow Sarcochilus."

Martin Motes, PhD, provides a comprehensive guide to growing orchids. Written in a humorous and easily accessible style, Florida Orchid Growing will make everyone an expert. This Florida- specific guide will prove invaluable to subtropical and tropical growers everywhere.