As much as we’d like to pretend it isn’t, the chilly season is here. Winter ushers in cold temperatures and dry conditions that usually stick around for a few months. As an orchid owner, it’s important to think about...
Growing orchids can be a family affair. If you have children in your family, why not get them involved with the care of your blooms? Giving kids a plant to take care of can be a good first step in responsibility without...
Considered finicky by the Victorian-era hobbyists who pioneered the early orchid-growing industry, modern Phalaenopsis orchid hybrids are prized as much for their easy care as their beauty and have become America’s most...
When you’re talking about orchid health, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There are many things Phalaenopsis owners can do to keep their orchids healthy and prevent the development of orchid diseases. Of...
Phalaenopsis orchids are gorgeous when they are in bloom. Blossoms crowd gracefully arching stems of flowers in gay profusion. But eventually the plant’s lengthy bloom cycle (up to three months!) comes to an end. Blooms...
Once again, we find that what’s good for Phalaenopsis orchids can be good for you too. Sometimes we need a good soak to rejuvenate us – whether it’s in the bathtub, a hot tub or just a plunge into nice cool pool on a...
