The first orchid myth I had to unlearn: orchids are difficult to grow. Actually, as long as you choose plants compatible with your growing environment, orchids are no more difficult than any other house plant. Do initial research, by borrowing a book from the library, going to shows or visiting a grower. While many species of orchids will thrive in your house, stay away from exotics, no matter how stunning. We'll discuss choosing and buying plants in more detail later. Myth number 2: Orchids are finicky, requiring hours of misting and grooming. My experience has been that benign neglect is...
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