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Orchids are one of the most fascinating and beautiful plants to cultivate. Among the many varieties of orchids, Anggrek, also known as the moth orchid, is highly sought after for its stunning blooms and ease of care. However, successfully growing Anggrek requires a good understanding of the basics, creating the ideal environment, and nurturing the plants with proven techniques. In this article, we will guide you through the essential steps to master the art of orchid cultivation and achieve successful growth of Anggrek. Understanding the Basics: Introduction to Orchid Cultivation Before delving into the specifics of growing Anggrek, it is essential to have a basic understanding of orchid cultivation. Orchids belong to the Orchidaceae family and are renowned for their unique flowers and diverse forms. Unlike traditional potted plants, orchids are epiphytes, meaning they grow on other plants, such as trees, in their natural habitat. Understanding the orchids' natural habitat and

Imagine this. A high altitude village in the Western Himalayas of India that is made up of a small group of people living in Tibetan styled mud and stone houses and who are surrounded by snow capped mountains and the rolling hills of the mighty Himalayas. Now, imagine their mountainous land being the home to a rich array of fossils of marine animals and plants from millions of years ago. Sounds impossible right? Well, such a village exists at an altitude of 4400 metres above MSL in the high Himalayas of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. This village called Langza is a picturesque village that lies at the base of the Chau Chau Kang Nilda peak and that is just made up of a few hundred people. The interesting thing is that Langza and most of Spiti valley was under the ancient Tethys sea many millions of years ago and it was home to many ancient marine flora and fauna. The entire mountain landscape that we see today was all under a huge ocean before the tectonic plates shifted leading to t

Belgium ‘s compact size offers eager travelers an attractive advantage: it’s relatively easy to explore different cities within the country in a relatively small amount of time. Brussels, its charming capital, is a must-see, but there are quite a few other cities and towns that you just have to discover as you travel across Belgium. Gent, Brugge, Liege or Namur are some of them but today we invite you to learn all that you can see and do in Leuven, capital of the province of Flemish Brabant and home to the Katholikeke Universiteit Leuven, the largest and oldest university of the Low Countries and the oldest Chatholic university still in existence. Despite Belgium having a superb public transport system, nothing beats the experience of driving from one place to the other, stopping wherever you feel like it and staying for as long as you want in each place. Yes! Renting a car and road tripping this small European country is a great idea! American tourists can even do all arrangements be