Tag Archives: Orchid

Fun Flower Facts: Dendrobium Orchid

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

The dendrobium (den-DRO-bee-um) orchid is the largest genus of orchids, containing over 1200 species native to Southeast Asia (i.e Thailand, Singapore) varying in forms, sizes and colours.  They are available in shades of whites, purple, red, pink, and yellow-green. Purple … Continue reading →

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The Orchid that Looks like a Bee!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

I spy with my little eye a bee on a flower. Or do I? Upon a second glance, that’s not a bee at all! It’s a bee orchid, a type of orchid that looks like a bee resting on a … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Chinese New Year With These Flowers

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Today is one of the happiest days for Chinese people! It’s Chinese New Year, one of the largest, most important holidays of the year! To celebrate this special occasion, homes are often decorated with assorted plants and flowers. In Chinese, … Continue reading →

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Escape Winter With These Tropical Flowers

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Winter isn’t always fun, especially if you live in a climate like Canada, where it is cold and snowy for almost 6 months of the year! Shoveling driveways and sidewalks gets tiring and tedious. Walking around with layers upon layers … Continue reading →

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How to Get Phalaenopsis Orchids to Re-bloom

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

From pure white to hot pink, there is a Phalaenopsis plant for every home decor! Phalaenopsis (fal-en-OP-sis) orchids, also commonly known as moth orchids, are some of the most beautiful flowers in the world and among the easiest orchids to … Continue reading →

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2013 Colour of the Year: Emerald Green Flowers

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Pantone, the globally recognized authority on colour, has declared emerald green as the colour of the year. This rich, luscious and ever so elegant colour will be big this year in weddings, fashion, home decor, and more! The colour, as … Continue reading →

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Orchid named after Will and Kate

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

You know you are important when… you get a flower named after you, of course! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in Singapore recently to attend an orchid naming ceremony. It was a very special occasion, indeed! They royal … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Free Floral Desktop Wallpaper

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

It’s Friday! Here are some free desktop wallpaper featuring some of the world’s most beautiful flowers for you to enjoy! And as always, click on image to download onto your computer.

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Monkey Orchid: the flower that looks like a monkey!

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

One look at this flower and you will know why it’s called the Monkey Orchid. This weird, but beautiful orchid was discovered in 1978 by the botantist Luer. This extremely rare flower, also known by the scientific name Dracula simia, … Continue reading →

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Provincial and Territorial Flowers of Canada

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

O Canada! Our home and native land. A luscious land full of beautiful blooming flowers.  The humble maple leaf is the most recognized national symbol, but let’s not forget our our provincial and territorial flowers! These floral emblems represent the … Continue reading →

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