March 2023

All cymbidium orchids have a name.  And the naming of orchids is known as ‘Nomenclature’. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the United Kingdom is responsible for maintaining the register of all orchid species and hybrid registrations. Even a plant without a label, has a name, but it is not known by the plant owner.  […]

Starting your collection can be an exciting time. So how do you select your first Cymbidium? Do you choose miniature, intermediate or standard size flowers? Do you choose a modern hybrid or a more traditional species cultivar? Selecting the plants to start a collection can be difficult.  Too often a newcomer just purchases plants without