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Oncidium chrysodipterum ‘Burnham’ is an example of a rare and unusual species, which would undoubtedly be extremely popular if only it were generally available. It would appear always to have been scarce, even in its native Colombia. There are no reports of this plant being shipped by the thousands to astonish and delight the earliest orchid growers. ‘There are no records of high prices being paid for the first specimen. . . . → Read More: Encyclia Cochleata

The house plant grower with an experimental turn of mind may well he able to grow on aphelandra plants from one vear to the next if he has at his disposal some simple propagating equipment with which to raise new cuttings. To do this allow the bract to die back and lose its colour before cutting the plant back to a firm pair of leaves. . . . → Read More: Tips on Growing Aphelandra