How often do orchids bloom and how long do orchid blooms last?
A. Some bloom once a year, others bloom several times a year, and some even bloom continuously. Blooms of hybrids of the genus “Cattleya” may last from one to four weeks on the plant. Those of the genus “Phalaenopsis” commonly last from one to four months. Q. Is conservation of orchids an important issue? A. Absolutely! Sadly, orchid species are becoming extinct faster than they can be described and classified. Threats to orchids originate primarily from loss of habitat and collecting. The American Orchid Society (AOS) advocates the purchase of only artificially propagated orchids, either from meristems or seeds, which will help discourage the collecting of orchid species at home and abroad. The AOS also encourages orchidists to pollinate orchid species already in their collections and to share the seedlings with their fellow orchidists. For more information about this serious topic, and to learn how to get involved and to support conservation efforts, visit: http://www.orchidweb.org/
