The popularity of the orchid is no doubt partly due to the wide variety available. Take the colors available for example. According to your preference you can get your orchids in red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown and even a rare type of blue. Orchids are also wonderful mimics. Species resemble various objects that we are familiar with, including a lady s slipper, butterflies, kites and even birds in flight.
Many people believe that orchids are both expensive and difficult to cultivate.
While it s true that this is the case with some varieties, there are many others that are well within the average budget and no more difficult than any other flowering plant to cultivate. Visit one of the many orchard retailers out there and ask to view some varieties that are suitable for the home windowsill. You will find many choices, so assemble a grouping of plants to suit your individual taste. Orchids are different from your average houseplant in that they don t grow in soil. Putting you lovely new orchid in soil is actually a good way to kill the plant.