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Could Drafts in my Home be Killing My Orchid?

Think about the household functions we all take for granted during the winter season – a window that lets in abundant sunlight, a vent that sends up dry heat from the floor and even a ceiling fan that circulates...

Preparing Your Orchid for Exhibition (Part 2)

Today, we will continue our discussion of several other things that you can do to make your Phalaenopsis orchid look more impressive before an exhibition.

Preparing Your Orchid for Exhibition (Part 1)

After spending so much time and effort growing the perfect Phalaenopsis orchid, you will surely want to show it to other orchid lovers. Joining an orchid exhibition is the best way to share your pride and joy with...

Join the International Phalaenopsis Alliance

As Phalaenopsis orchid lovers, we have a lot to gain from joining a Phalaenopsis society or organization. We can meet with fellow enthusiasts and share our knowledge and experiences, as well as take part in...

A Guide to Pruning Phalaenopsis Orchids

The bloom cycle of Phalaenopsis orchids usually lasts two to four months. If you want your orchid to bloom a second time within a year, you can prune its stem at the end of its blooming cycle. Other kinds of pruning,...

The Life Cycle of a Phalaenopsis Orchid

The life cycle of a phalaenopsis orchid is similar to that of an ordinary flower. It consists of six stages, namely, seed production, germination, seed formation, seed maturation, flowering, and reproduction. If it is...

How to Pollinate Phalaenopsis Orchids (Part 2)

In our last post, we provided instructions on how to choose the right phalaenopsis orchids for pollination.

How to Pollinate Phalaenopsis Orchids (Part 1)

After you have grown healthy phalaenopsis orchids that bloom year after year, you may want to take your hobby to a new level by pollinating them. Pollination is achievedwhen the pollen, or pollina, attaches to the...