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Taking Care of Your Orchid Can Help You Take Care of Yourself

If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, you’veprobably noticed we spend a significant amount of time referencing the beauty and aesthetic advantages of Phalaenopsis orchids. This stunning indoor plant is beautiful but...

How Orchid Leaves Can Predict Your Plant’s Future

If you've ever wished for a crystal ball, you might already have one, at least where your orchid's health is concerned. An orchid’s leaves can indicate whether your orchid care routine is on the right track or headed in...

Your Ultimate Playlist for Growing Orchids

The positive effect of music has been studied on everything from babies in the womb to the study habits of teenagers. In fact, some even believe that music can have a positive effect on the growth of plants, thanks to...

How to Disinfect Your Orchid Supplies and Pots

Disinfecting isn’t just for keeping humans healthy. Orchids need it, too. Properly disinfecting cutting tools, pots and your hands helps prevent the spread of disease when you’re trimming your blooms or repotting. ...

A Visual Guide to Common Phalaenopsis Orchid Afflictions

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned gardener, caring for your orchid can raise many questions. Am I over watering? How should its leaves look? How do I know what a healthy plant looks like? To help you answer these...

Caring For Orchids: Are You Unknowingly Harming Your Orchid?

Sometimes, even if you do your best to ensure your orchid has the right watering schedule and environment to thrive, there are some care mishaps that can lead to unnecessary harm. Discovering that your orchid is sick or...

4 Orchid "Problem" Signs That Aren't Problems at All

There are thick, seemingly overgrown roots crowding the space on top of your potting media, and there’s something about them that just doesn’t look right. “Do I need to repot my orchid?” you think. If you’ve noticed...

Caring for your Orchid When You’re on Vacation

It’s the Friday before your summer vacation, and you couldn’t be more excited. Your suitcases are packed. You’ve bought your tickets and booked your resort. But there’s one thing you forgot to prepare for: designating...