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Originally Posted by Uberschaf
Orchids are not planted in the ground.They are of the air fern family.
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Neptune plant or Air fern is a name given to a product that is composed of a species of marine animal called Sertularia argentea, also known as the "sea fir". (Wikipedia)
Air Fern is sold as an an artificially preserved decoration- not sold as a living plant.
Orchids are not, not, NOT of the 'air fern family'.
MOST varieties of Orchids are Epiphyte (grows harmlessly on another plant in Nature)
Some however, are Terrestrial (grows in soil) and ARE planted in the ground in our zone.
Hope they find a more secure way to enjoy orchids- what a shame.