What the Flora!? Q&A: Orchids

Everybody knows what an orchid is... but did you know there's over 25,000 species?

From hot swamps to cold mountaintops

Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica! In this episode of What the Flora?! we explore the fascinating world of orchids and chat to the people who are passionate about collecting them. Subscribe to the Garden's YouTube channel to be notified about future episodes and join the live Q&A when future episodes premier.

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