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Finding the Right Orchid For Sale


Orchids, with their bright colors and long-lived blooms, have always attracted peoples attention. The earliest known texts describing orchids were written around 700 BC in East Asia. Europeans have been using a relative of the word orchid since at least three centuries before Christ, when a Greek writer described the orchus in a history of plants.

Growing orchids in the home has become a very popular hobby, with plants available for as little as in some stores. The blooms of these commercially popular orchids can last for more than a month.

If you decide to join this trend, many orchid plants from the local nursery will thrive in your home, under the right conditions. But instead of orchid care, we should first discuss finding the right orchid for sale.

Selection

If you are going to buy an orchid, think about it ahead of time. Do you have a suitably sunny place for it to sit? Do you want to display it even when it is not blooming? When you have decided, you can look for an orchid that fits your requirements. Some require brighter sun than others. Some have leaves that are attractive enough without blooms.

Next, pick out your nursery. Big-box home retailers often have a selection of orchids in the greenhouse section and even most independent nurseries now carry orchids.

Though the plants in both stores may be from the same grower, at the independent nursery, there may be a staff member that specializes in orchid care and can answer your questions. Also, independent stores are more likely to offer a discount on an orchid for sale that is out of bloom.

Check your phone book for any specialty orchid retailers or wholesalers. Even if you do not buy, you can always do your research where the pros shop, find out if you have a local orchid club, and make some acquaintances.

Please note that it is illegal in the United States to dig orchids from the wild and sell them. Do not buy a local orchid for sale from someone unless they have a proper state license showing that their orchids are greenhouse propagated, not dug from the woods.

Check that the orchid on sale that you want to buy is in good health. Common ailments include spots on the leaves, scales, and insect infestations. If you see any of these on an orchid for sale, it is not worth the trouble to try healing it at home. Leave it and move on to another store for your orchid.

"Making key contacts with other orchid growers and orchid specialists can make the different between a failed experiment and a lasting and gratifying pastime."