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How Long Do Orchid Blooms Last? Tips for Growing Orchids
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Orchids might be the sexiest flower in the greenhouse. Its very name comes from the Greek word for "testicle!" And its reproduction methods are pretty exotic too.
Growing Orchids
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The blooms are very beautiful, but growing orchids is not difficult. Find orchid photos and all you need to know for growing orchids at HowStuffWorks.
The Orchid Mantis Looks Like a Flower, 'Stings' Like a Bee
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For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They look this way because they're deceptive predators.
How to Draw an Orchid in 5 Steps
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Learn how to draw an orchid and other flowers and plants with our step-by-step instructions. Show your creative side as you learn to draw an orchid.
Schizanthus, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
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Schizanthus, also known as butterfly flower or poor man's orchid, is a beautiful cool-weather annual flower that accents your garden with large, open blossoms. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using schizanthus.
Can You Identify These Flowers That Grow From Bulbs?
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Not all daffodils, tulips and lilies grow from bulbs, but there's a hefty bouquet of these and other flower species that do grow from the fleshy stems. Show off your flower power and separate the bulbous from the nonbulbous blooms!
The Surprising Reason Why Vanilla Is So Expensive
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Vanilla is probably the most popular flavoring out there, but most of what we consume is the imitation variety as the real extract is so pricey.
Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?
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Ah, vanilla. From pure vanilla extract to essence and imitation, it comes in all forms. But where does vanilla flavoring come from?
What Flower Best Reflects Your Soul?
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The inner workings of your soul can be summed up in many ways and with many words, but what flower truly reflects it? Share your world with us, and we'll let you know!
10 Weird Ways Organisms Reproduce
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Nature has come up with many ways to increase populations. Learn more about the weird ways organisms reproduce at HowStuffWorks.