Natures True Gems
Orchid Plants

My name is Melissa Moravec and I have been growing and reblooming these fascinating plants for over 28 years. This site will supply you with lots of information to help you learn how to care for and rebloom your orchid friends.

Orchids are TRUE gems of Nature. Orchids are stunning plants with over 25,000 kinds or genera. They come in all sizes and shapes and cultural requirements for from cool to warm, wet to dry, sunny to shady. Many of the flowers are strikingly beautiful and some can last for months. Orchids are an enhancement to any home and make wonderful gifts. And many orchid plants can last for many, many years continuing to bring joy and beauty in to your life and the life of family and friends.

If you have questions or need help with working with your orchids I encourage you to become more educated about orchids. Check out the many pages of this site for lots of great information. Visit the list of suggested reading or consider purchasing and reading orchid books and ebooks to become more proficient with your plants. Successful orchid growing is like many things in life. It requires education and experience. The education comes from books, or web sites like this one, or ebooks and advise from other orchid growers like myself.

Write to me if you can not find an answer to your questions. I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you need to contact me, the "Orchid Doctor" is IN. Contact Information

I am happy to try to give you information on growing orchids for beginners. Perhaps I can help explain the care of orchids or give you a hand in how to care for orchids or try to answer your orchid growing questions.