Tag Archives: Orchids

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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Orchids Named After Famous People

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

The tradition of naming orchids dates began in the 1940s in the United States, where orchids were bred to honour the VIPs. And ever since then, it seems like it has become a trend to name hybrid orchids after famous … Continue reading →

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It’s an Orchid Lovers Dream!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory has devoted an entire pyramid to the Orchid. After a full year of planning the incredible display is open to the public from now until Oct 23. If you’re avid about Orchids this is a DO NOT … Continue reading →

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How Bizzare! Rhizanthella gardneri

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

This orchid’s common name is Underground Orchid. Very fitting as this plant lives, grows and even flowers underground! Found only in Western Australia, the underground orchid is exotic and endangered. It was discovered in 1928 by a farmer who was … Continue reading →

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The Exotic Orchid

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

ORCHIDS (Orchidaceaea) Symbolizes refinement, thoughtfulness, mature charm and is a symbol of exotic beauty. With an estimated 25,000 different types existing naturally and more being discovered each year, Orchids are one of the largest flowering plant families. Although they are … Continue reading →

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Wow, now this is really “answering natures call”

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

I am often accused by my fellow bloggers of going out of my way to find weird and wacky flower facts to bring to the attention of our readers on Fun Flower Facts. Well, this time I think I may … Continue reading →

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May’s Flower – Lily of the Valley

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Lily of the Valley has the botanical name of Convallaria magalis and originated in Europe. Today it is distributed widely throughout North America and North Asia, but in England it is still found as commonly as a wild flower. It … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Getaways

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

Flower Holidays, Occasions & Parties Valentine’s Day Flowers The Society of American Florists (SAF) asked some of the country’s top florists and floral designers to describe what’s in style for flowers this Valentine’s Day, from popular flowers, gifts and color … Continue reading →

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Better watch your orchids around this guy!

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

When I stumbled upon this I thought that it was well suited for a site named FunFlowerFacts. Hope it makes you chuckle like it did me…. Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards can add one more item to his list … Continue reading →

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