Left to their own, of course, orchids present a vivid image of nature at its most compelling. But just as you’d upgrade your own appearance for a party – with beautiful jewelry or carefully designed makeup – you can...

Phalaenopsis orchids need some tender loving care when the seasons change. While these exotic plants thrive in our homes and offices with minimal care, seasonal changes in light, temperature and humidity can adversely...

Taking photos of your Phalaenopsis orchids when they’re in bloom allows you to enjoy their stunning beauty year-round. Frame your favorites or turn them into desktop wallpaper. You should be able to get good photos of...

After enjoying months of beautiful blooms, it is not surprising that Phalaenopsis owners become upset and worry that their orchid is dying when flowers and buds begin to dry out, turn brown and fall off the plant. When...

When a healthy Phalaenopsis orchid is in bloom or is preparing to bloom, its leaves should be the color of healthy grass, a bright medium green with yellow undertones. As Phalaenopsis orchids finish blooming and enter...

Phalaenopsis orchids should be repotted every one to two years in order to replenish the orchid potting media and maintain optimal growing conditions. Phalaenopsis orchids are potted in course-cut, chunky pieces of pine...

When you’re a new orchid owner, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the tremendous volume of orchid-care information available. A Google search for “orchid care” delivers nearly 3 million matches! But if you want to know...

Growing a Phalaenopsis orchid that will grow and bloom successfully requires careful attention to the three basic elements of orchid care: water, light (see our two previous posts), and temperature. Phalaenopsis...