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The orchid is in a class by itself, an lasting phenomenon that defies mere botanical description and mass displays on supermarket shelves.

Rivaled only by the rose for absolute evocative power, the orchid conveys a sense of status, wealth and ultimate good taste, all despite the fact that many orchid plants can be purchased for less than $20 and have blooms that last for weeks, even months, which make them more not expensive than cut flowers. And not to mention the well-kept secret that given the right spot, an orchid can be easier to grow than Grandmother's African violets.