506 ORCHIDS

Useful Care and Culture References:

The American Orchid Society provides a number of useful cultural reference sheets on their site for various genera:

• http://www.aos.org/orchids/culture-sheets.aspx

Looking for general care for growing orchids indoors? See this link:

• http://www.aos.org/AOS/media/Content-Images/PDFs/In_The_Home-novice.pdf

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Have questions about watering? Try this link:

• http://www.aos.org/AOS/media/Content-Images/PDFs/Watering_Know-how.pdf

The St. Augustine Orchid Society also has a number of useful information on varying topics:

• https://staugorchidsociety.org/culture-monthly-sue.htm

Project 1. What Makes an Orchid

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So what really makes and orchid an orchid?

Project 2. Habitats

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Habitat has a profound effect on what types of orchids you find at a location.

Project 3. Species Information

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Did you know there are over 1400 species of orchids found in Costa Rica?