The 3-inch-wide flowers are full and rounded in appearance, resembling a large velvety pansy. Pansy orchid flowers vary in color, with reds, purples, pinks and whites predominating.

In addition, cloned orchids mature and flower in 12 to 18 months, compared with three or more years for plants started from seed. The return on investment is apparent.

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Orchid show brings exotic flowers to Sacramento The 67th annual Orchid Show, put on by the Sacramento Orchid Society, brought in hundreds of orchids from around the world.