News Categories: Orchid
The wine-red Anthura Chamonix
Found in: News21 December 2023
The small-flowered Chamonix has something charming, just like the picturesque Chamonix in France. This versatile potted Phalaenopsis has flowers in a deep, wine-red colour.
Interview with Houchih Lin from Royal Base in Taiwan
Found in: News19 December 2023
Royal Base Corporation, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, has its farm located in Changhua County, central Taiwan. The company specializes in the breeding of Phalaenopsis varieties and producing Orchid tissue culture and young plants.
Anthura Nazare, going with the flow
Found in: News31 October 2023
Anthura Nazare is an exceptional newcomer in the segment of Phalaenopsis pot plants. The typical flowing movement of the branches create a portrayal of freedom and space. Much like the coastal town bearing the same name, famous for its impressive waves, the natural shapes of the Nazare make this plant a unique spectacle.
Anthura Lusaka
Found in: News19 September 2023
Breeding Phalaenopsis is a lengthy and costly process. Besides developing new colours, patterns and shapes, it is also important to improve the existing range and adapt it to today’s requirements.
Interview John Amand of Jacques Amand International
Found in: News11 July 2023
For more than 90 years, Jacques Amand has offered flower bulbs in many varieties to discerning gardeners. The company began as a flower shop on the Strand, a shopping street in London, when Jean Jacques Amand arrived there from the Netherlands. Since then, the company has grown into a major supplier of flower bulbs, from established favourites to rare and unusual, and his company is renowned for the diversity and quality of bulbs offered to customers around the world.
Long-term enjoyment with Anthura Split
Found in: News30 May 2023
The variety Split thus brings sunshine into the house! Not surprisingly, this beautiful phalaenopsis is named after Split in Croatia, known for its colourful buildings and beautiful sunsets.
Anthura Lima: brightness itself!
Found in: News30 May 2023
Phalaenopsis varieties with a yellow colour are generally difficult to breed, so there are fewer good varieties on the market compared to colours like white and pink.
FlowerTrials 2023
Found in: News30 May 2023
During the FlowerTrials, we open our doors for you! We present promising varieties, sparkling novelties and inspiring concepts. An abundance of enchanting Orchids, breathtaking Anthuriums and the very first flowering Bromeliads will be on display in our show greenhouse. You are welcome to come and take a look at our top selection during the Flower Trials.
Interview with Double H Nurseries from the United Kingdom
Found in: News27 March 2023
Double H is a vibrant family business, focused on providing innovative and beautiful products for their customers. The company is market leader in indoor plants, delivering over 4.5 million house plants to supermarkets in the United Kingdom. They have invested heavily in the most modern plant production facilities in the UK, and are leading the industry with innovative, sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices
Positive experiences with leds in Phalaenopsis – winter 2022-2023
Found in: News28 February 2023
Due to the soaring energy costs that suddenly became a reality last year, many growers decided to invest in LEDs. The vast majority of Phalaenopsis growers use hybrid LEDs and in a few cases grow using (partly) full LED. The lighting season is now coming to an end and the first assessment can be made.
Interview with Gardenkoala from Turkey
Found in: News23 January 2023
For more than 10 years Anthura works with Gardenkoala, a Turkish production company and grower of many types of pot plants. We spoke to Enes Kahya, manager of Orchid and Anthurium production: “It is a great opportunity to work in a field that I feel passionate about.”
Hardy Garden Orchids are a must for each garden lover!
Found in: News23 January 2023
With spring coming, the season for garden orchids is also approaching! With these hardy garden orchids you can fill your garden with exotic beauties. Meanwhile, garden orchids are available in garden centers and shops and we would like to tell you more about the possibilities to enjoy these gems in the garden…
Anthura Bologna: irresistible!
Found in: News24 November 2022
The Anthura Bologna variety boasts a deep orange colour that is unprecedented by Phalaenopsis standards! This shines a spotlight on the Bologna breed and attracts plenty of attention. Walking past the variety without noticing it is impossible: Bologna is simply irresistible!
Interview with Sitio Kolibri
Found in: News18 October 2022
Dutch immigrants Theo and Lisette Breg started the company Sítio Kolibri in 1989 in the city of Holambra, Brazil. Today, their daughters Gabriela and Regina run the company together with their husbands. We talk with Gabriela and Regina about the company, its developments, and the future.
Interview with Claudia Broch, Orchid Ambassador in the Netherlands
Found in: News12 September 2022
After being an ambassador for Anthurium for almost six years, I am part of the Orchidee Nederland team since January to promote the beautiful Orchids. I want to ensure that the Orchid is seen as the carefree plant to take your interior to a higher level!
Manta Ambon, a Manta pur sang!
Found in: News23 June 2022
The Manta Ambon variety is Manta More in its purest form: averaging over 30 large round flowers beautifully arranged on two long spikes. With an unprecedented shelf life of no fewer than 20 weeks, consumers can enjoy its grace and elegance for a long time.
Anthura Sevilla embraces, enchants and seduces
Found in: News17 February 2022
The Anthura Sevilla variety is named after one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, and this splendid Phalaenopsis pot plant is most certainly beautiful. The special floral design embraces, enchants and seduces; Sevilla lives up to its name. It is a real eye-catcher that has immediately claimed its rightful place in the range.
Anthura Modena raises the standard for yellow flowers with a red lip
Found in: News20 January 2022
Anthura is proud to present the Anthura Modena breed to the general public. This variety has a nice plant structure and produces plenty of flowers and branches, with a high percentage producing three branches.
Anthura Minneapolis: a true champion!
Found in: News1 November 2021
The large pink flowers with their striking contrasting red lip give Minneapolis an exclusive look and a distinctive character in the pink colour group. The plant grows vigorously and uniformly, resulting in a high percentage of plants with two spikes.
Bring a touch of authentic Italian life into your home with Bolgheri
Found in: News6 July 2021
The new Bolgheri variety brings a touch of authentic Italian life into your home: the variety smells slightly sweet when the sun shines on it, has a warm orange colour and abundant branches.
Update Exclusive Orchids
Found in: News8 March 2021
Exclusive orchids have recently attracted a great deal of interest from consumers. They fit in perfectly with the trend of ‘creating your own jungle’. Exclusive orchids can be seen in various campaigns by retailers and in consumer magazines.
Small the next BIG thing
Found in: News4 March 2021
We are witnessing a worldwide shift from larger to smaller pot sizes. After strong growth in the 9 cm pot segment in recent years, the pot sizes of 6 cm and 7 cm are now also gaining popularity. This also applies to Orchids and Anthuriums.
Montpellier: too good to be true
Found in: News13 October 2017
Montpellier already stood out during the selection stage in the showroom and has completed its way to the final in a brilliant way. Montpellier is a welcome addition for growers focusing on the exclusive high-end segment!
Close to perfection!
Found in: News2 June 2017
The standards for the introduction of new varieties in the white colour group are very high. A new white variety should be an improvement in many technical respects compared to the existing varieties in the market, and it should also have the right ‘looks’ to be appreciated by everyone.
Amigo Improved
Found in: News16 February 2017
A cut flower that’s easy to make friends with, perhaps even your new BFF (best friend forever).
Interview with Gerben van Giessen about Undrcover
Found in: News16 February 2017
In 2015, Butterfly Orchids introduced the water buffer system Undrcover® on the Royal Flora Holland Trade Fair in Aalsmeer. Now, more than a year later, we are interested to hear about his experiences with Undrcover.
Flowering wall: adding a colourful touch to work environments and public spaces
Found in: News17 October 2016
Everyone knows that plants are good for the work environment. They reduce stress, increase productivity, improve the atmosphere and in some cases they also have an air-purifying effect.
Brisbane, a newcomer in the segment with multiple spikes!
Found in: News17 October 2016
In recent years, the multiple spikes segment has won its own niche in the Phalaenopsis market.
Growing manuals Phalaenopsis and Anthurium pot available
Found in: News30 March 2017
The growing manuals Phalaenopsis pot plants, Anthurium pot plants and Anthurium cut flowers give you a brief insight what should be taken into account when growing these product groups.
Anthura Denver: a new champion for the standard assortment!
Found in: News31 May 2016
The city of Denver is situated in the state of Colorado in the United States. Originally it was a city of gold diggers.
A warm copper-red orchid: Narbonne!
Found in: News27 February 2016
A warm copper-red orchid for the enthusiasts.