Orchids 101

Orchids are a flower that bloom once a year in their native tropical
climates. Beautiful yet fickle, they require much care.

Centers:
also called
the stigmatic
surface, these
are very
delicate parts
of the flower.

Buds: emerging from

a sheath, some buds
bloom fast while
others sit for months.

Flowers: tiny
variations make up
the over 25,000
species of orchids
Stem: psuedobulbs
found naturally.
on the stem store
food and water for the
flower to grow.

Soil: fir and

monterey bark
soil is the best for
orchid drainage
and growth.

Pot: plastic or terra

cotta pots are fine,
but they must have
drainage holes!
By: Payton Moulder
Source: St. Augustine Orchid Society