The exotic Orchid, one of nature's most beautiful plants is easy to grow and very long lasting. Below are some interesting facts about orchids.
What we refer to as the "vanilla bean" is actually an orchid seed pod.
Orchids can get insects to pollinate. Some types—like this one that resembles a bee—look like bugs themselves, which entices curious critters to get close.
The flowers can range in size from about the size of a dime to so large that they weigh several hundred pounds.
Orchids grow on almost every continent. You won't find them in Antarctica.
Between 200 and 300 new species of orchid are discovered every year.
The state with the greatest number of native orchid species is, believe it or not, Alaska.
Pugh's Flowers has a variety of freshly blooming orchids. Pugh's also has orchid corsages that are a great compliment to that prom dress!
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