Even seasoned gardeners fall under the spell of orchids.
There is an ambiguous character to these plants that sets them apart. Often, they seem more sculpture than flower; their forms are spidery, blousy, frilly or pouched.
They can be infinitesimally small or as big as your outstretched hand. Their colors can be muted and pastel or an inky purple so deep it appears to be black. They can appear sinister, lovely, curious or just plain weird — and often they are all these things together. One thing is certain, they are endlessly fascinating.
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