Orchid Plants
Nature's True Gems

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This site is a valuable resource about orchid plants of all kinds for orchid growers or aspiring, would-be orchid growers of every level of experience. You will find information on different types of orchids, care of orchids, cultural practices for growing different types of orchids, help with orchid pests and diseases, how to repot and rebloom orchids and lots more.

Are you ready to learn more about these fabulous plants?

I am Melissa and I have been growing and reblooming these fascinating orchid plants for over 30 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 plants are stunning plants with over 35,000 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 often, orchid plants will last for many, many years continuing to bring joy and beauty in to your life and the life of family and friends. You can send a fully grown orchid flower bouquet to your friends and family while you wait for your own orchid plant to bloom.

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 best way is by using the new "Ask a Question" Page. "Orchid Doctor" is IN. Just click on this link. Ask A Question

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.

I do get a lot of questions and have just recently changed the way that I take questions. I used to have folks contact me through the contact page but now please click on the "Ask A Question" link where you can post your questions and I, and others will be able to answer or comment on your question.