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How to Dress up your Orchids for the Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Christmas isn't too far off so let the holiday planning begin! We’d like to offer some help by sharing some fun and festive ideas for incorporating orchids into your holiday...

So it’s Time to Repot your Phalaenopsis Orchid, Now What? Part 2

So, you’ve mastered the first two steps of how to repot your Phalaenopsis orchid in Part 1 of this two-parter. You’ve done good work so give yourself a pat on the back! So far, you’ve learned: a. to trim up your...

So it’s Time to Repot your Phalaenopsis Orchid, Now What? Part 1

There comes a time in every orchid’s life that it needs a new home. In a recent post, we discussed a few reasons moth orchids need to be repotted once every one to two years. Here’s a quick refresher: the media in which...

When is it Time to Repot your Phalaenopsis Orchid?

Caring for a Phalaenopsis Orchid, otherwise known as a moth orchid, is generally pretty simple. If you remember to water your orchid with 3 ice cubes once per week, make sure it’s warm enough and gets plenty of indirect...

Orchids Need Rest Too

So, your Phalaenopsis orchid is all done blooming. You start to notice some of its blooms dropping and its stem turning a sad shade of brown. Its once healthy, bright green leaves have lost their usual luster. Is it...

5 Things you Probably Didn’t Know about Phalaenopsis Orchids

Phaleanopsis orchids got their name in the 1800’s, but have been around even longer. Over hundreds of years, a lot of interesting info has turned up about the Phalaenopsis family. Did you know that Phals can sometimes ...

The Early Life and Times of Orchids

Orchids are more than just their pretty faces. The orchid species has been around for centuries, over which time it has developed quite a rich and intriguing history. Mentions of orchids have shown up in written records...

The Proper Light Exposure for your Phalaenopsis Orchid

Phalaenopsis orchids, otherwise known as “moth orchids,” are known for their exquisite blooms. Though the Phal is easier to maintain than some other flowers, it still needs proper care to flourish. Not to be overlooked...