The
Ultimate Plant Hobby
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In the world of flowers, orchids are the undisputed champions. Once the
expensive interest of the wealthy, orchids today are within reach of all. One of
the oldest and best organized of plant hobbies, orchid culture now enjoys
worldwide popularity. Their incredible beauty and diversity captivate men and
woman of every walk of life.
If you haven't grown orchids, you are missing one of nature's finest
offerings.
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YOU CAN GROW ORCHIDS
If you can grow houseplants, you can grow orchids. Many popular and
satisfying species and hybrids do well in Central Ontario's climate. Like any
other plant, an orchid must have the growing conditions it needs to survive. But
they are amazingly sturdy and resilient.
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ORCHIDS ARE CHALLENGING
Because there are so many of them, there is always more to learn about
orchids. New discoveries are made every day, giving the world of orchids an
ever-widening horizon. It is an interest that provides as much of a challenge as
you like.
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ARE ORCHIDS HARD TO GROW?
No. They are no harder to grow than many flowering plants popular. Like any
plant, an orchid needs water, food, light and air. If you can grow other garden
and house plants, you can grow orchids. All it takes is a little understanding
and care.
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