Not so long ago, orchids were considered rare and exotic flowers difficult to find and difficult to grow. But these days, thanks to new growing methods, some kinds of orchids are available in many parts of the world. Marc Hachadourian is an orchid expert at the New York Botanical Garden. He said orchids are now “the most popular blooming florist crop in the world.” A florist is a person who sells flowers. Hachadourian recently told the Associated Press that orchids are not only beautiful, but they are good to grow at home. The blooms are long-lasting. Orchid flowers can last for weeks. Orchids offer an easy, low-cost way to brighten up a room. The flowers come in many colors. Once the flowers die, however, many people might want to throw the plant away. But not so fast! You might be able to get that orchid to bloom again. In fact, helping an orchid to rebloom is a great project to do while at home because of coronavirus restrictions.
