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Three Orchid Colors That Are Perfect For Expectant Mothers

On the lookout for a meaningful gift for an expectant mother? Wow her at the baby shower when you present her with a beautiful, live orchid! Orchids represent fertility, making them appropriate gifts for the occasion....

Do You Have an Orchid Allergy?

If you’ve ever suffered from seasonal allergies, the last thing you want is a plant that will make you – or the person you give it to – watery eyed (and we’re not talking about being overwhelmed with emotion, either!)...

How Can I Use Natural Remedies to Keep Insects and Fungus Off Plants?

Even though indoor plants are protected from the wild, they still have ‘predators,’ particularly insects and fungus. While you’ll find many solutions on the market, many of them are riddled with noxious chemicals that...

Banish the Winter Blahs: Benefits of Indoor Plants

You know about the winter blues, but perhaps a lesser-known-but-more-insidious evil are the winter blahs that quietly drain us of all inspiration and energy over the course of the winter. One of the many benefits of...

Essential Orchid Care Tips Beginners

You received a beautiful orchid as a holiday present or Valentine's gift and now you feel a heavy sense of responsibility. First, breathe. While they are delicate-looking plants, Phalaenopsis orchids are...

Why Is My Orchid Losing Buds or Flowers?

Is your orchid becoming bare as it loses flowers and buds? Before you hit the panic button or — heaven forbid — send your plant to the orchid graveyard, breathe. This is normal behavior! While these 'symptoms' can make...

5 Adorable Ways to Dress Up Your Orchid Pots For Halloween

There are few holidays more fun to decorate for than Halloween — and why shouldn’t your potted plants get in on the fun? Plenty of people put costumes on their pets, so it only seems natural that you might dress up your...

6 Great Things About Being Around Flowers

Last year, we wrote about the positive benefits indoor house plants can have on your health, but our list was by no means exhaustive. That’s why today we’re back with even more ways being around flowers can help you...